Manchester City will aim to balance the season series and climb the Premier League rankings as they face their rivals Manchester United in the much-anticipated 2025 Manchester Derby this Sunday. City seeks to secure a top-four finish to claim a spot in next season’s Champions League. The Citizens (15-6-9) stand fifth on the table, riding a two-match winning streak, including a recent 2-0 victory over Leicester City. On the other hand, the Red Devils (10-7-13) are positioned 13th after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET at Old Trafford with Manchester City labeled as +115 favorites in the upcoming Manchester United vs. Manchester City odds (wager $100 to win $115). Manchester United holds an underdog status at +225, with a draw priced at +260 and an over/under set at 2.5 total match goals. Before placing any bets on the Manchester United vs. Manchester City match, it’s important to check the insights from SportsLine soccer analyst Martin Green.

In prior years, Green has proven his betting proficiency, including successful picks in Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07), and Champions League matches (+3.05). By following his advice, bettors have likely found themselves in substantial profit.

Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals
The teams have jointly amassed three or more goals in four of their last five encounters. In the previous match in December, Manchester United secured a 2-1 win. Despite the absence of leading scorer Erling Haaland due to an ankle injury, City retains a formidable offense; midfielder Phil Foden is expected to step up in his role as he has netted seven goals and added two assists across 24 Premier League games.

Since February, the Red Devils experienced only one loss and have scored three or more goals in two of their last three matches, powered by veteran midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who has achieved eight goals and nine assists through 29 league games.

Manchester City to Win (+115)
Positioned just one point behind Chelsea for fourth place, the Citizens aim to continue their legacy of winning four consecutive league championships. They swept last year’s season series and were holding a 1-0 lead until late in December’s match-up against United. The last season where they ended outside the top four was back in 2009-10.

Additionally, defender Josko Gvardiol contributes significantly, scoring five goals this season. He converted a goal in a 3-1 victory over Chelsea on January 25.

Additional Insights

For those seeking more predictions for Sunday, April 6, Green provides key picks for Manchester United vs. Manchester City in English Premier League action.

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