Manchester City are currently second on the Premier League table with 13 wins in 21 matches. Manchester United are placed 7th with eight wins in the same period.
The two teams meet on Matchday 22 on 17th January at Old Trafford. The match kicks off at 12:30 GMT.
In their last 10 head-to-head matches, City won six fixtures, United won three, and one game ended in a draw.
Below, we give you the Manchester United vs Manchester City betting odds, along with a preview of the top betting markets available for this fixture.
Manchester United vs Manchester City: Betting Odds
If you are interested in betting on this fixture, 7bet offers competitive Manchester United vs Manchester City betting odds across various markets.
Please note that all the odds mentioned below are accurate as of the publishing time of the article. Visit 7bet’s Premier League betting page for the latest odds.
1X2 Odds
| Manchester United (1) | X | Manchester City (2) |
| 7/3 | 8/3 | 9/10 |
1×2 is a straightforward approach to betting in a football match. It offers three possible outcomes:
- A win for Manchester United (Team 1)
- A draw (X)
- A win for Manchester City (Team 2)
If you examine the Manchester United vs Manchester City betting odds, the odds are 7/3 for Manchester United, 8/3 for a draw, and 9/10 for Manchester City. In fractional odds, the denominator represents the bet amount, and the numerator tells how much you can expect to win if your team wins. So, if you bet £3 on Manchester United and they win, you’ll receive £7 in profit plus your original stake. A draw, priced at 8/3, will return £8 on a £3 bet, while Manchester City’s win with 9/10 odds will return £9 for every £10 staked.
When you simplify the above Manchester United vs Manchester City odds, you receive £2.3 on every £1 wagered on Manchester United (long odds), and £0.9 for every pound wagered on Manchester City (short odds). As you can see, the bets on Manchester City give the lowest return. When bookmakers see that an outcome is highly likely, they lower the odds to balance the market.
Similarly, when they think an outcome is less likely, they give long odds on that team. Since City has short odds, it may be considered the stronger team in this fixture. Manchester United has long odds, but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t bet on them. The odds are just an analysis and don’t impact the actual outcome of the match. So, make sure to look at both teams’ recent form and injuries before taking the 1X2 bet.
Double Chance
| United or Draw | United or City | Draw or City |
| 11/15 | 1/4 | 3/11 |
Both Man United and City have lifted the Premier League trophy multiple times. So, even while City can be considered the stronger team in the fixture, fans should not underestimate Man United. In this scenario, a double chance bet may be a safer option than 1X2. This market allows you to pick two out of three outcomes:
- A win for Man United or a draw: This bet loses if City wins.
- A win for either Man United or City: Loses if the match ends in a draw.
- A draw or a win for City: This bet loses if Man United wins.
The odds are shorter in this market because your risk is lower and your chances of winning are higher.
Handicap Betting Odds
| Manchester United (+0.5) | Manchester City (-0.5) |
| 4/5 | 20/23 |
| Manchester United (+1.75) | Manchester City (-1.75) |
| 2/9 | 3/1 |
| Manchester United (-0.75) | Manchester City (+0.75) |
| 16/5 | 1/5 |
Let’s say you want to bet on Man United but are not confident that they will win. In this scenario, you can give them an advantage called a “handicap”. This will give them a head start by adding extra points to their final score. A similar number of points will be deducted from City. For example, with a (+/-) 1.5 handicap, a score of 1–3 will be read as 2.5–1.5. This means bets on United win, even if they lose the match.
However, bettors should keep the goal margin in mind before selecting a handicap. Here’s how different handicaps work:
- United (+0.5)/ City (-0.5): This is a small advantage where bets on Man United win in case of a draw.
- United (+1.75)/ City (-1.75): This handicap gives Man United a three-goal lead. A 0–3 score will get adjusted as 1.75–1.25. City will need to win by a 4-goal difference to overcome this gap (0–4 becomes 1.75–2.25).
- United (-0.75)/ City (+0.75): This handicap gives City a one-goal lead (1–0 becomes 0.25–0.75). United will need to win with a two-goal difference to overcome the gap (2–0 becomes 1.25–0.75).
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS Odds)
| Yes | No |
| 5/11 | 17/11 |
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) considers only a specific aspect of the game – whether both teams will score at least once during the entire match. You can bet two ways in this market:
- BTTS Yes bets win as long as the final score is at least 1–1. Both teams must score for this bet to win.
- BTTS No bets win if there is a zero in the final score. This means either or both teams failed to score. For example, if the match ends 0–0, 1–0, or 0–2, “No” bets win.
When the final score has a zero, it is called a “clean sheet” for the winning team. This indicates a strong defense and a higher win possibility for BTTS No bets. Examine both teams’ clean sheets when considering the Manchester United vs Manchester City odds in the BTTS market.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
| Over 3.5 | Under 3.5 |
| 23/20 | 16/25 |
In this market, bettors need to predict the total number of goals scored by both teams. For this fixture, the default betting line is set at Over/Under 3.5 goals. The combined score must be at least four or higher for the “Over” bets to win, and under three for the “Under” bets to win. So, results like 1–3, 2–3, or 0–4 would all win for the “Over” bet, and results like 0–0, 0–1 would win for the “Under” bet.
Manchester United averaged 1.8 goals in their last 10 matches, while City averaged 2.7. This brings their combined average total to 4.5, which is well above the 3.5 betting line. Use this data to minimize your risk.
Correct Score Odds
| Correct Score | Manchester United vs Manchester City Odds |
| 0–0 | 19/1 |
| 1–0 | 16/1 |
| 1–1 | 13/2 |
| 0–1 | 11/1 |
| 2–0 | 25/1 |
| 0–2 | 11/1 |
| 2–2 | 10/1 |
This is a difficult market to bet on because you need to consider two aspects of the game in this – who will win, and what will be the exact score.
Consider this market only if you are confident about the final score. The Manchester United vs Manchester City odds in the correct score market are typically long due to the difficulty of predicting an exact result. This market involves a fair bit of risk, so bet cautiously.
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