Manchester City vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 17

Updated Jan. 16, 2026 11:55 p.m. ET

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Manchester City plays at Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday, with both teams coming off draws -- Manchester City 1-1 against Brighton & Hove Albion, and Manchester United 2-2 versus Burnley FC. Find our prediction for this matchup below.

With 45 goals in 21 games, Manchester City is first in the Premier League. On the other side, Manchester United has allowed 32 goals in 21 games, 14th in the league. Manchester United is third in the Premier League in goals scored (36 overall, 1.7 per game), and Manchester City is second in goals conceded (19 overall, 0.9 per game). Manchester City's goal difference (+26) ranks first in the Premier League. Manchester United has outscored opponents 36-32, and its +4 goal differential is seventh in the Premier League.

Manchester City played Brighton & Hove Albion at home in its last game and the teams drew, 1-1. The Manchester City side took 20 shots, outshooting Brighton by 13. Manchester City was led by Erling Haaland, who scored his side's goal against Brighton. Manchester United drew with Burnley FC 2-2 on the road in its most recent match on Jan. 7, while outshooting Burnley FC 24 to five. Benjamin Sesko scored both goals for Manchester United (on seven shots).

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Manchester City vs. Manchester United Odds & Betting Lines

Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Information updated as of January 16, 2026, 11:39 p.m. ET.
Moneyline Favorite	Moneyline Underdog	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Manchester City -108	Manchester United +256	3.5	+122	-157

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Manchester City vs. Manchester United Prediction & Pick

Moneyline Pick: Manchester City -108
Total Pick: Under 3.5 goals
Score Prediction: Manchester City 2, Manchester United 1

Manchester City vs. Manchester United Match Info

Match Day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Match Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
Location: Manchester, England
Stadium: Old Trafford
TV: Universo, USA Network
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Manchester City's Moneyline Performance

Manchester City has been favored in 20 matches this season, and won 13.
Manchester City (-108) has been at least this big a favorite in 18 games, and won 13.
Based on the moneyline, Manchester City has a 51.9% implied chance of winning this match.

Manchester City's Key Players

Name	Games	Goals	Assists	Shots	Chances Created
Erling Haaland	21	20	4	68	9
Rayan Cherki	17	2	7	13	28
Phil Foden	19	7	2	26	30
Tijani Reijnders	21	5	2	24	8
Jeremy Doku	18	1	4	9	29

Manchester City's Recent Performance

Opponent	Date	Home/Away	Result	Score	Shots	Opp. Shots
Brighton	1/7/2026	H	D	1-1	20	7
Chelsea	1/4/2026	H	D	1-1	14	6
Sunderland AFC	1/1/2026	A	D	0-0	14	8
Nottingham Forest	12/27/2025	A	W	2-1	16	6
West Ham	12/20/2025	H	W	3-0	19	8

Manchester United's Moneyline Performance

Manchester United has been an underdog in seven matches this season, and won three.
Manchester United has one win in three games as a +256 underdog or greater.
Manchester United has a 28.1% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.