Ahead Of Manchester Derby: MU Decreased, Citizens Confident Without Haaland

Manchester derby at Old Trafford Stadium, Sunday 6 April at 22.30 WIB (@epl)

JAKARTA - The Citizens' visitors are more favored to win the Man United vs Man City match in the Premier League at Old Trafford Stadium, Sunday 6 April at 22.30 WIB.

The condition of the two teams is indeed much different before the party, which is also known as the Manchester derby. Manchester United is unstable and slumped in 13th position with 13 points.

While Manchester City is in fifth place with a collection of 51 points or just one point away from Chelsea who are at one level above it.

Man United's performance is also inconsistent. After winning Real Sociedad in the Europa League and beating Leicester City 3-0 in the Premier League, Ruben Amorim's men lost 0-1 to Nottingham Forest, mid-week.

While Man City picked up an unbeaten result in the last three matches. After losing 0-1 at Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola's men drew 2-2 at home to Brighton, won 2-1 at Bournemouth home, and beat Leicester City 2-0.

However, the win over Bournemouth at the FA Cup had to be redeemed expensively because their flagship striker, Erlin Haaland, suffered an ankle injury. This injury meant the Norwegian sticker had to miss several games.

The Man United vs Man City match will also be a test of The Citizens' consistency without Erling Haaland. In last week's match, Man City won over Leicester City 2-0 in the first match without the former Borussia Dortmund striker. However, it was reasonable to win because they only fought the team which slumped in 19th position.

Omar Marmoush, who replaced Erling Haaland as a single striker, managed to score a goal against Leicester City. The Egyptian striker seems to be returning to play the guest team's buzzer in this match against the prestige of Manchester City.

Man United's injury problems have eased out recently, with Leny Yoro, Altay Bayindir, and Harry Maguire all in the squad in midweek matches.

Despite this, Ruben Amorim remains without Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Leandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, and Amad Diallo for this Man United vs Man City match. Amory will probably make a bit of changes to his team for this 31st week of matches.

In the Man City camp, Nico O'Bajan appeared as a starter in a 2-0 win over Leicester on Wednesday 2 April and the young player may defend his position as a left-back. Oscar Bobb also made his first appearance this season in the middle of the week, and his return means only Rodri, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Erling Haaland were absent.

Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne announced on Friday 4 April that he would leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year-old left after strengthening The Citizens since 2015.

Man City made a slick record for successfully recording a clean sheet in six of his last eight away games against Manchester United in all competitions. While Man United also have a good record for scoring more than 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 games against Manchester City in all competitions.

Man United ended their four unbeaten games in the middle of the week when they lost 0-1 at Nottingham Forest's headquarters. However, they came to Manchester derby on Sunday after winning three of their last five games at Old Trafford.

Manchester City almost didn't need to sweat to beat Leicester Wednesday (4/3/2025) night but traveled to Old Trafford after losing four to their last seven away games.

Man City have won three of their last four trips to Old Trafford and have recorded a clean sheet in the last six of their eight games against their city rivals. Man United claimed a 2-1 win in the final meeting of Manchester derby's game. However, given the performance of the two teams recently, The Citizens visitors are likely to also narrowly win in the Man United vs Man City party at Old Trafford.

Man United vs Man City line-up predictions:

Manchester United (3-4-2-1) Goalkeeper: Andre OnanaBelakakg: Leny Yoro, Matthijs De Ligt, Nassouir Mazraoui Tengah: Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick DorguDepan: Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro GarnachoDepan: Joshua Zirkzee Coach: Ruben Amorim

Manchester City (4-2-3-1) Goalkeeper: EdersonBeLAkkang: Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O'Central Economy: Nico Gonzalez, Ilkay GundoganDepan: Savinho, Phil Foden, Jeremy DokuDepan: Omar Marmoush Coach: Pep Guardiola