Fierce nemeses Manchester United and Manchester City will renew their rivalry when they lock horns in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Africa Foot expert Allan Damba looks into the upcoming clash and provides his prediction of the outcome.Â
Match Overview
Manchester United come into the derby licking their wounds after a narrow but painful 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest during midweek. The loss, sealed by former Red Devil Anthony Elanga, leaves United languishing in 13th place with 37 points from 30 matches.
Meanwhile, Manchester City returned to winning ways with a solid 2-0 victory over Leicester City, thanks to goals from Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush. The Cityzens now sit fourth on the table with 51 points and are eyeing a top-four finish as the season draws closer to its climax.
Recent Form: Manchester United
United’s form has been inconsistent in recent weeks, with two wins, two draws, and one loss across their last five games in all competitions. They’ve managed to score nine goals while conceding four. Notably, they’ve already lost 13 league games this season — a worrying statistic for Erik ten Hag.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
- Latest Result: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
Recent Form: Manchester City
City, though not quite at their ruthless best, have been more steady, registering three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. They’ve scored nine goals and let in five during this run. However, their nine league defeats this season show vulnerability.
- Last Five Games: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
- Latest Result: Manchester City 2-0 Leicester City
Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)
- Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
- Manchester City 1(7)–(6)1 Manchester United (Penalties)
- Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
- Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United
- Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City
Recent meetings between the two sides have been dramatic and tightly contested, with Manchester United actually edging the head-to-head in their last five encounters.
Prediction: Manchester United vs Manchester City
This derby rarely disappoints. While City are the more composed side overall, United’s unpredictability in these fixtures makes this a tough one to call. Expect fireworks and goals at Old Trafford.
Our Pick:
- Both Teams to Score (YES) – 1.53 on 1xBet
- Over 2.5 Goals – 1.68 on 1xBet
Player to Watch: Omar Marmoush
With Erling Haaland ruled out, Egyptian international Omar Marmoush will be in the spotlight. The January signing has made a fast start to life at the Etihad, scoring six goals in 12 matches. His pace and finishing will be key to City’s hopes of taking all three points from Old Trafford.
Best Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (YES) – 1.53
- Over 2.5 Goals – 1.68
