Manchester City vs Manchester United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 December

Manchester City

W W W D W

3rd place in English Premier League

1-2

15/12/2024 12:30

Manchester United

L D L L L

15th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manchester City vs Manchester United on 15 December 2024 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Manchester City vs Manchester United preview before placing your bet.

Manchester City are currently 3rd with 71 points after 38 matches.
Manchester United sit 15th with 42 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Manchester City to win with probability 64%.
Head-to-head history favors Manchester City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Manchester United have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:30

2024-12-15

Manchester City vs Manchester United - Prediction & Odds

Manchester City

Manchester United

2024-12-15 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 15/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Liverpool	84	38	25	9	4	86	41	45
02 Arsenal	74	38	20	14	4	69	34	35
03 Manchester City	71	38	21	8	9	72	44	28
04 Chelsea	69	38	20	9	9	64	43	21
05 Newcastle United	66	38	20	6	12	68	47	21
06 Aston Villa	66	38	19	9	10	58	51	7
07 Nottingham Forest	65	38	19	8	11	58	46	12
08 Brighton Hove Albion	61	38	16	13	9	66	59	7
09 AFC Bournemouth	56	38	15	11	12	58	46	12
10 Brentford	56	38	16	8	14	66	57	9
11 Fulham	54	38	15	9	14	54	54	0
12 Crystal Palace	53	38	13	14	11	51	51	0
13 Everton	48	38	11	15	12	42	44	-2
14 West Ham United	43	38	11	10	17	46	62	-16
15 Manchester United	42	38	11	9	18	44	54	-10
16 Wolves	42	38	12	6	20	54	69	-15
17 Tottenham Hotspur	38	38	11	5	22	64	65	-1
18 Leicester City	25	38	6	7	25	33	80	-47
19 Ipswich Town	22	38	4	10	24	36	82	-46
20 Southampton	12	38	2	6	30	26	86	-60

Head To Head

10/08/2024 10:00

Manchester United

1 - 1

Manchester City

ENG FACS

25/05/2024 10:00

Manchester City

1 - 2

Manchester United

ENG FAC

03/03/2024 11:30

Manchester City

3 - 1

Manchester United

ENG PR

29/10/2023 11:30

Manchester United

0 - 3

Manchester City

ENG PR

03/06/2023 10:00

Manchester City

2 - 1

Manchester United

ENG FAC

14/01/2023 08:30

Manchester United

2 - 1

Manchester City

ENG PR

Manchester City

50%

Draw

17%

Manchester United

33%

Manchester City Last 6 matches

07/12/2024 11:00

Crystal Palace 2 - 2 Manchester City ENG PR

04/12/2024 15:30

Manchester City 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

01/12/2024 12:00

Liverpool 2 - 0 Manchester City ENG PR

26/11/2024 16:00

Manchester City 3 - 3 Feyenoord UEFA CL

23/11/2024 13:30

Manchester City 0 - 4 Tottenham Hotspur ENG PR

09/11/2024 13:30

Brighton Hove Albion 2 - 1 Manchester City ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Manchester United

07/12/2024 13:30

Manchester United 2 - 3 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

04/12/2024 16:15

Arsenal 2 - 0 Manchester United ENG PR

01/12/2024 09:30

Manchester United 4 - 0 Everton ENG PR

28/11/2024 16:00

Manchester United 3 - 2 Bodo Glimt UEFA EL

24/11/2024 12:30

Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Manchester United ENG PR

10/11/2024 10:00

Manchester United 3 - 0 Leicester City ENG PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Manchester City

Manchester United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

22 (58%)16 (42%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

19 (50%)19 (50%)

Manchester City

Recent matches

Manchester United

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

/Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)16 22(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester City

Manchester United

Shots

Manchester City

Total shots

15.97 avg / game

Blocked

162 total

Avg. 4.50

Manchester United

Total shots

13.92 avg / game

Blocked

155 total

Avg. 4.56

Manchester City Pass Manchester United

Total passes

22761

Avg. 599 / game

Accurate

90%

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

18670

Avg. 491 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Manchester City

Played games

Manchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.26

6.66

253

Corners

197

5.18

15.84

602

Throw-ins

641

16.87

1.18

Offsides

1.82

2.32

GK saves

2.58

Manchester City

DISCIPLINARY

Manchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.55

2.26

0.05

0.08

7.55

287

Fouls

400

10.53

12.63

480

Tackles

809

21.29

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How We Build the Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Manchester City vs Manchester United on 15 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Manchester City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Manchester United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Manchester City and Manchester United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our English Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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