It’s championship time. The match between Man City and Manchester United, both members of the EPL lineups, promises to be exciting and intriguing. Many bookmakers are already busy preparing betting, predictions, and odds. Of course, bettors are interested in testing their skills and intuition by placing a bet. Key details of the tournament:
- venue – Etihad Stadium, England;
- match time – September 13, 2025;
- start – 3:00 p.m. local time.
It is already becoming interesting to see which team will win and what to expect from this match.
Statistics of previous matches. Head to head
Of course, both teams have proven themselves to be true professionals in their field. At the moment, Manchester United has more than 80 successful outcomes, while Man City has 61. At the same time, they are practically neck and neck in terms of goals, with United scoring 278 goals and City scoring 275. This evens out the chances of both football teams winning. Fans have been actively following every match between these teams for many years. It has always been difficult for bettors to choose a specific favorite for their bet, as the teams are practically on the same level. Proof of this can be found in the results of recent matches:
| Man United | 0-0 | Manchester City |
| Manchester City | 1-2 | Manchester United |
| Manchester City | 1-1 | Manchester United |
Match scores show that the Red Devils are slightly ahead of their rivals. However, the outcome of the upcoming match is still unpredictable. Therefore, betting will be interesting. Fans know that every match is unique, with its own dynamics and intrigue. Bookmakers are actively developing bets and predictions and coming up with odds for the winner.
English Premier League standings
Despite Manchester United’s decent results in many matches against Man City, the latter are still significantly ahead in the English Premier League table. Take a look at which teams made it there and what places they occupy after the first round of the competition in the standings.
| # | Team | P (Played) | W (Wins) | D (Draws) | L (Losses) | Scores | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Nottingham Forest | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Manchester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Bournemouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 10 | Brentford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 11 | Burnley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 13 | Fulham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 15 | Newcastle United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 16 | Manchester United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 18 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:5 | 0 |
| 20 | West Ham United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:8 | 0 |
After the first week of matches, three teams are in the lead. These are Manchester City, Sunderland, and Tottenham. They have all earned three points. City has a goal difference of +4, while Sunderland and Tottenham have +3, and they are at the top of the table. Man United are in 16th place. However, they still have a chance to win.
Predictions and betting odds
Analytical prediction and bookmakers’ odds for the derby between the Citizens and the Red Devils traditionally reflect the difference in the current form of the teams. Analysts give tips to bet on City because they note that City enters the competitions as the clear favorite: the team is showing more consistent results and maintaining depth even with injuries to key players. Bookmakers have set the average odds for a home win at 1.50–1.60, which suggests that they are considered the favorites. Bookmakers are offering 4.00–4.50 for a draw and around 5.50–6.00 for a United win.
Most predictions boil down to the fact that, despite the Red Devils’ victories in previous matches, City will be able to take the lead and win. Predictions are based on the Premier League standings. One of the most likely outcomes is a City victory by one or two goals, while the most popular bets are “both teams to score” and “over 2.5 goals.”
Bookmakers consider City to be the favorite, but the results may be unpredictable, as both teams are quite strong and each of them can count on a victory.