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Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC Prediction & Betting Tips | 17/01/2026
Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC on 17/01/2026: latest form, head-to-head, key stats and our prediction (1-1).
Last updated: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:29:16 GMT
Match: Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC (Premier League)
Kick-off (UTC): Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC
Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC prediction
Based on recent form (last 5 finished matches) and a simple goals-based model, our main lean is: draw.
- Correct score pick: 1-1
- Expected goals (rough): Manchester United FC 1.16 – 1.50 Manchester City FC
Smart facts (streaks)
Only shown when a trend happened 4+ games in a row. Max 5 facts.
- FACT Manchester United FC has scored in 5 straight games.
- FACT Manchester City FC is unbeaten in 5 straight games.
Recent form (last 5 finished matches)
Manchester United FC: 5 played, 8 scored, 8 conceded
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 |
AFC Bournemouth
(H)
|
4-4 | D | Premier League |
| 2025-12-21 |
Aston Villa FC
(A)
|
2-1 | L | Premier League |
| 2025-12-26 |
Newcastle United FC
(H)
|
1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 2025-12-30 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
(H)
|
1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 2026-01-04 |
Leeds United FC
(A)
|
1-1 | D | Premier League |
Manchester City FC: 5 played, 7 scored, 3 conceded
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-20 |
West Ham United FC
(H)
|
3-0 | W | Premier League |
| 2025-12-27 |
Nottingham Forest FC
(A)
|
1-2 | W | Premier League |
| 2026-01-01 |
Sunderland AFC
(A)
|
0-0 | D | Premier League |
| 2026-01-04 |
Chelsea FC
(H)
|
1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 2026-01-07 |
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
(H)
|
1-1 | D | Premier League |
Head-to-head (last 10 meetings)
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-14 | Manchester City FC | Manchester United FC | 3-0 | Premier League |
| 2025-04-06 | Manchester United FC | Manchester City FC | 0-0 | Premier League |
| 2024-12-15 | Manchester City FC | Manchester United FC | 1-2 | Premier League |
| 2024-03-03 | Manchester City FC | Manchester United FC | 3-1 | Premier League |
| 2023-10-29 | Manchester United FC | Manchester City FC | 0-3 | Premier League |
| 2023-01-14 | Manchester United FC | Manchester City FC | 2-1 | Premier League |
| 2022-10-02 | Manchester City FC | Manchester United FC | 6-3 | Premier League |
Betting tips (free)
- Main pick: draw
- Correct score pick: 1-1
- Safer angle: consider avoiding longshots; focus on markets you can justify with stats.
FAQ
What time is Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC?
Kick-off is listed as Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT.
What is the predicted score for Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC?
Our model’s most likely correct score is 1-1.
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