12 December 2020 at 17:30

Referee: C. Kavanagh

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Manchester United3wins
1draws10 meetings
Manchester City6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.4

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (22%) — the odds may underestimate Manchester United.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 22.5%Draw 24.0%Away 57.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.334.001.72
Max4.504.321.75
Over 2.5: 62.1%Under 2.5: 43.5%
Market favourite:Manchester City · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market21.7%22.6%55.7%
Public market22.0%22.7%55.3%

Manchester United vs Manchester City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (58%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Manchester UnitedHalf-time:00Manchester City
11Shots9
2Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
17/01/26Manchester United2–0Manchester City3.70/3.80/1.91
14/09/25Manchester City3–0Manchester United1.77/4.00/4.27
06/04/25Manchester United0–0Manchester City3.40/3.63/2.13
15/12/24Manchester City1–2Manchester United1.59/4.52/5.02
03/03/24Manchester City3–1Manchester United1.26/6.21/10.35
29/10/23Manchester United0–3Manchester City4.99/3.96/1.67
14/01/23Manchester United2–1Manchester City4.22/3.79/1.84
02/10/22Manchester City6–3Manchester United1.34/5.64/7.91
06/03/22Manchester City4–1Manchester United1.40/4.80/7.95
06/11/21Manchester United0–2Manchester City4.73/4.02/1.71

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Manchester United

W 746D 276L 234
Over 2.553
Goals scored2334

Away Record: Manchester City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester United and Manchester City drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier League 2020. 2 yellow cards were shown. Manchester United had 46% possession while Manchester City held 54%. Manchester United had 11 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Manchester City. Manchester United made 1 substitutions, Manchester City made 1. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Marcus Rashford 49′).

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester United and Manchester City — 0 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester United
Manchester City
Kick Off
Half Time
Goal cancelled49′
VAR
66′
R. MahrezFerran Torres
M. GreenwoodA. Martial
74′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester United had 46% possession against Manchester City's 54%. Manchester United registered 11 shots (2 on target) while Manchester City managed 9 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 13–6.

2Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox3
13Fouls6
4Corner Kicks3
2Offsides2
46%Ball Possession54%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
502Total passes579
427Passes accurate502
85%Passes %87%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester United have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Manchester City show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Manchester United

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Manchester City

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Manchester United vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

Manchester United and Manchester City have met 2 times — Manchester United won 1, Manchester City won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (2 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.

1

Manchester United

0

Drawn

1

Manchester City

Goals: 2Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (2)

17 Jan 2026Manchester United2 – 0Manchester City
14 Sept 2025Manchester City3 – 0Manchester United
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026