Our football betting expert offers Manchester City vs Manchester United predictions and betting tips ahead of the FA Cup clash at Wembley.
The Manchester derby will once again take over Wembley as Manchester City and Manchester United meet in the nation’s capital for an FA Cup final showdown.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Tips
All odds are provided by bet365. Correct at time of publication. However, it is subject to change.
- Casemiro to book @ +125 with bet365
- Manchester City to score exactly 3 goals @ +333 with bet365
- Bernardo Silva to score anytime @ +350 with bet365
A Wembley booking for Casemiro
It has been an extremely difficult season for Manchester United, who have experienced the lowest finish in the history of the Premier League in the history of the club.
While Erik ten Hag and the entire squad have faced intense scrutiny, Casemiro has faced his fair share of criticism.
Due to an ever-increasing injury toll, the 32-year-old has been drafted in at centre-back in recent weeks, further drawing attention to the midfielder’s ability to continue playing at a high level.
Throughout the season, the Brazilian has collected seven yellow cards and is currently Manchester United’s second most booked player this season, with Bruno Fernandes topping the list with nine.
Casemiro was booked in his last two games before today, against Newcastle and Brighton respectively.
With this weekend’s game being a Manchester derby, combined with the chance of an FA Cup final, it could well be a fiery encounter, which could see Casemiro pick up another booking.
Manchester City – Manchester United Tip 1: Casemiro to book, +125 with bet365
City that wins in style
Manchester City have dominated the Manchester derby in recent years, as they progressed to the FA Cup final, City won the last three encounters against their rivals.
Stretching further, Pep Guardiola’s men have emerged victorious in six of the last seven games between the two sides.
In their last two Premier League meetings, City have beaten United three times in each competition, winning 3-0 and 3-1 respectively.
Since the start of April, the Citizens have scored four goals or more on six occasions, marking a red-hot run of form before claiming their third straight Premier League title and six in the last seven seasons.
Tip 2 Manchester City – Manchester United: Manchester City to score exactly 3 goals, +333 with bet365
City’s Cup Magician will shine once again
From a goalscoring perspective, all eyes will be on Premier League Golden Boot winner Erling Haaland. With the star striker on 27 league goals and 38 in all competitions this season.
Homegrown golden boy Phil Foden has attracted plenty of attention this season. The 23-year-old has quickly become one of the world’s best strikers, scoring 19 league goals and 27 in all competitions.
While these two will undoubtedly act as City’s main goal threats, there is another under-the-radar star who could play a vital role in the FA Cup final. Step up, Bernardo Silva.
The 29-year-old has three FA Cup goals in his last four appearances in the competition. He scored two goals in a 2–0 win to lead City past Newcastle United in the Quarter-Finals, before scoring another in a 1–0 win over Chelsea in the semi-final.
Tip 3 Manchester City vs Manchester United: Bernardo Silva to score anytime, +350 with bet365