6 March 2022 at 16:30

Referee: M. Oliver

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 City6wins
1draws10 meetings
Manchester United3wins

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 (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (68%) — the odds may underestimate Manchester City.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

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 71.3%Draw 20.8%Away 12.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.384.757.50
Max1.434.908.34
Over 2.5: 62.1%Under 2.5: 43.5%
Market favourite:Manchester City · Heavy 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 market68.3%19.9%11.7%
Public market67.5%19.9%12.6%

Manchester City vs Manchester United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester City
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (71%)

Result matched 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 CityHalf-time:21Manchester United
24Shots5
10Shots 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 City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Away Record: Manchester United

W 746D 276L 234
Over 2.553
Goals scored2334

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester City defeated Manchester United 4:1. The match was played in Premier League 2021. Goals were scored by K. De Bruyne 5′, J. Sancho 22′, K. De Bruyne 28′, R. Mahrez 68′, R. Mahrez 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Manchester City had 69% possession while Manchester United held 31%. Manchester City had 24 shots (10 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for Manchester United. Manchester City made 1 substitutions, Manchester United made 2. VAR was involved: Goal confirmed (Riyad Mahrez 90′).

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester City and Manchester United — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester City
Manchester United
Kick Off
K. De Bruyne

assist: Bernardo Silva

5′
22′
J. Sancho

assist: P. Pogba

Half Time
64′
P. PogbaM. Rashford
64′
A. ElangaJ. Lingard
R. Mahrez

assist: K. De Bruyne

68′
K. De Bruyneİ. Gündoğan
80′
Goal confirmed90+1′
VAR
R. Mahrez

assist: İ. Gündoğan

90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester City had 69% possession against Manchester United's 31%. Manchester City registered 24 shots (10 on target) while Manchester United managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–3. Fouls committed: 10–14.

10Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal1
24Total Shots5
8Blocked Shots2
20Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox1
10Fouls14
9Corner Kicks3
0Offsides1
69%Ball Possession31%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves6
753Total passes331
700Passes accurate276
93%Passes %83%

Recent Form

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

Manchester City

WWWWWL

Manchester United

WLDWLW

Manchester City vs Manchester United Head to Head Results

Manchester City and Manchester United have met 2 times — Manchester City won 1, Manchester United 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 (3 for the home side, 2 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 City

0

Drawn

1

Manchester United

Goals: 3Goals: 2

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