The Premier League action this weekend serves us one of the biggest fixtures of them all as Old Trafford hosts the 190th Manchester derby between United and City on Sunday.
Both teams have scored in four consecutive Manchester derbies, and bookmaker 10bet offers odds at 1.70 for the streak to continue. Meanwhile, the odds for both teams not to score is at 2.05.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: October 27th, 1:00 P.M. (EST)
The campaign is off to a rocky start for United, but the Red Devils have picked up some form just in time for their first derby outing of the season. Tuesday’s dramatic 1-0 win in the Champions League over FC Copenhagen marked the third consecutive victory for Erik ten Hag’s men. The team had won just four of its first 10 outings this season before the run started.
United’s poor start means the team is in danger of losing at least five of its opening 10 league games for the first time since the 1986-87 season. There’s been a clear lack of creativity in the side, and Andre Onana’s shakey start at Old Trafford has resulted in United giving up over one goal per game in the Premier League. But could Harry Maguire be the answer to all of United’s woes? The team has won 16 of the last 17 matches Maguire has started.
The United captain has been under heavy scrutiny in recent seasons but has quietly worked his way back into top form. He was voted man of the match when the Red Devils sparked their current winning streak with a 2-1 victory over Brentford, and Maguire was the lone scorer in this week’s must-win Champions League match.
City finds itself in a mini-crisis ahead of the derby. The team has set the standards so high that three defeats in six games looks like a horrible run of results. The bad streak includes two losses in three league outings, with both coming on the road. A run of three consecutive away defeats would equal City’s worst-ever run under Pep Guardiola.
The recent poor run has coincided with Rodri’s unavailability due to a suspension. He was back in action last weekend against Brighton, and normal service resumed with a 2-1 win. A 3-1 victory in the Champions League over Young Boys followed, with Rodri even picking up an assist on City’s final goal. Overall, City is unbeaten in 37 straight games the Spanish midfield general has started.
