Manchester City leads the Premier League standings after winning all three matches. United, meanwhile, is trailing in the 11th spot with a win, loss, draw each.
They have a nearly equal record in their last 10 head-to-head matches. City won five fixtures, United won four, and one match ended in a draw.
The two teams meet on Sunday, 13th September, for the 4th Matchday. The game kicks off at 16:30 GMT at Old Trafford.
If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Manchester United vs Manchester City betting odds and markets below.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Betting Odds
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Please note that all the odds mentioned below are accurate as of the publishing time of the article.
1X2 Odds
| Manchester United (1) | X | Manchester City (2) |
| 2/1 | 5/2 | 13/12 |
The 1X2 market is one of the most common football betting formats. It allows you to bet on one of the three possible outcomes:
- 1: Manchester United win
- X: Draw
- 2: Manchester City win
If you examine the Manchester United vs Manchester City betting odds for the 1X2 market, the odds are 2/1 for Manchester United, 5/2 for a draw, and 13/12 for Manchester City. In fractional odds, the denominator indicates the bet amount, and the numerator tells how much you can expect to win. So, with 2/1 odds, successful bets on United pay £2 for every pound. Similarly, bettors can gain £13 for every £12 wagered on City and £5 for every £2 wagered on a draw. Your stake (betting amount) is also returned if you win.
Upon simplifying the fractions, for every pound, bets on United return £2, while bets on City return £1.08.
Lower returns (short odds) usually suggest a higher probability of that outcome. In this case, City appear to be the favourites, as their bet yields the lowest amount. However, bettors should note that the odds are only a guide and don’t guarantee results. Football is unpredictable, so you should carefully analyse their head-to-head history and recent performances before placing a bet.
If your analysis shows that one team holds an edge in this fixture, you can still bet on the other team through safer markets like Handicap or Double Chance.
Double Chance
| United or Draw | United or City | Draw or City |
| 8/13 | 1/4 | 7/20 |
The Double Chance market is for cautious bettors as it lets you cover two out of the three possible outcomes. However, the payout is less than the 1X2 market, since the odds of winning are higher here.
You can pick one of these options:
- Manchester United or Draw (1X)
- Manchester United or Manchester City (12)
- Draw or Manchester City (X2)
Both teams had only one draw in their last 10 matches. Use this data to lower your risk.
Handicap Betting Odds
| Manchester United (+0.25) | Manchester City (-0.25) |
| 20/23 | 4/5 |
| Manchester United (+1.75) | Manchester City (-1.75) |
| 1/6 | 7/2 |
| Manchester United (-0.75) | Manchester City (+0.75) |
| 5/2 | 4/15 |
City and United have a nearly equal head-to-head record. So, the handicap market is a safer choice to ensure your team gets a headstart. This means a fixed number (chosen by you) gets added to your team’s final goal total and the same number is deducted from the other team, giving them a disadvantage or a negative handicap. Your bet wins or loses depending on the adjusted final score.
Here’s how different handicaps work:
- Manchester United (+0.25) / Manchester City (-0.25): Bets on United win in case of a draw. A 0.25 handicap is divided into two parts: +0 and +0.5. In case of a draw, the +0 part’s stake is refunded, and the +0.5 half wins at the given odds. You get a half-win (half your stake returned plus profit on the other half).
- Manchester United (+1.75) / Manchester City (-1.75): Bets on United win if they win, draw, or lose by three goals, as a score of 0–3 will be adjusted as 1.75–1.25. City will need to win by a four-goal margin to overcome the deficit.
- Manchester United (-0.75) / Manchester City (+0.75): City gets a one-goal lead as a score of 1–0 will be adjusted as 0.25–0.75. United will need to win with a 2-goal margin to overcome this handicap.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS Odds)
| Yes | No |
| 8/17 | 6/4 |
The Both Teams to Score (BTTS) is another safe market for new bettors. In this bet, you only need to consider one aspect: will both teams score at least one goal each during the match? The final score doesn’t matter.
If you choose “Yes”, your bet will win if the final score is at least 1–1. The “No” bet wins if the final score is 1–0, 0–0, 2–0, or 3–0. A zero in the final score means a win for BTTS No.
To decide on this bet, look at both teams’ clean sheets (opposition score zero). High clean sheets indicate a strong defense and a high chance for BTTS No.
Both teams kept two clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Their last 10 head-to-head games had four clean sheets. Consider this data when looking at the Manchester United vs Manchester City odds in the BTTS market.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
| Over 3.5 | Under 3.5 |
| 5/4 | 4/7 |
In the Goal Total market (also known as Over/Under or O/U), bettors have to predict the number of goals scored in a match. The winner doesn’t matter in this bet, not even the exact match score. You have to predict whether the score will be over or under your chosen number.
In this example, the betting line is set at Over/Under 3.5 goals. If you bet on Over 3.5, the combined total goals scored by both teams should be 4 or more for your bet to win. Results like 2–2, 2–3, or 4–0 would all be winners. Any total 3 or under, like 3–0, 1–2, 0–1, wins for the Under 3.5 bet.
This bet can be adjusted for several outcomes. For example, you can choose an over/under bet of 1.5 goals if you think we’ll see very few goals on Sunday. Or, you can choose over/under 5.5, if you think we’ll see a high-scoring match.
Manchester United averaged 2.4 goals in their last matches, while Manchester City averaged 1.8. This brings their combined total to 4.2, which is well over the 3.5 betting line. Use this data when looking at the Manchester United vs Manchester City odds in this market.
Correct Score Odds
| Correct Score | Manchester United vs Manchester City Odds |
| 0–0 | 18/1 |
| 1–0 | 13/1 |
| 1–1 | 13/2 |
| 0–1 | 11/1 |
| 2–0 | 19/1 |
| 0–2 | 12/1 |
| 2–2 | 10/1 |
This betting market is for experts who have been following both teams closely. Here, you have to predict the exact score, not just the winner. This market has high paying odds because it is difficult to nail the precise result. Beginners should avoid this bet.
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