Manchester United vs Manchester City: match statistics
Manchester City exhibits clearly superior form in the last five matches, earning 1.8 points per game compared to just 1.2 for United. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five meetings (2 wins, 3 draws), whereas the hosts have won only once. Manchester City holds a significant advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring 14 goals in the last five games against United's mere 6. Although the hosts hold home advantage with a 50% win rate in home matches, their unstable form (W-D-D-D-L) and weaker defense (averaging 1.3 goals conceded at home) suggest difficulties against a solid City side. Manchester City possesses a better away goal difference (+7) and a higher shot conversion rate (14% vs 10%), which, given their current form, gives them the edge in this clash.
Manchester United vs Manchester City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Manchester United played against Manchester City in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Manchester United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Manchester City has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Manchester United scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 1.52. Manchester City scores 2.14 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Manchester United's games and 48% of Manchester City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 62%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.72 per game. Manchester United takes 16.7 shots per game, while Manchester City takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Manchester United leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Manchester City leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.05 after halftime.
When the teams score
Manchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Manchester City, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester City exhibits clearly superior form in the last five matches, earning 1.8 points per game compared to just 1.2 for United. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five meetings (2 wins, 3 draws), whereas the hosts have won only once. Manchester City holds a significant advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring 14 goals in the last five games against United's mere 6. Although the hosts hold home advantage with a 50% win rate in home matches, their unstable form (W-D-D-D-L) and weaker defense (averaging 1.3 goals conceded at home) suggest difficulties against a solid City side. Manchester City possesses a better away goal difference (+7) and a higher shot conversion rate (14% vs 10%), which, given their current form, gives them the edge in this clash.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Manchester United | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.40 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester City is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Manchester United · 1.8 pts / game - Manchester City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester City is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.71 goals / game - Manchester United · 2.14 goals / game - Manchester City
Manchester City is 69% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.52 goals / game - Manchester United · 0.9 goals / game - Manchester City
Manchester United scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 meczów).
Manchester City scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Manchester United keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Manchester United
Over / Under - Manchester City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester City is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Manchester United · 2.24 pts / game - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Manchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 38%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 62%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Manchester United
Manchester City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Manchester United | Liga | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.24 | 2.80 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 55% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 55% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 26% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Manchester United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Manchester City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Manchester United vs Manchester City?
The Premier League match finished Manchester United 2:0 Manchester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Manchester United vs Manchester City?
Manchester United score 1.71 goals per game on average and Manchester City 2.14. The Premier League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Manchester United's matches and 48% of Manchester City's.
What form are Manchester United and Manchester City in?
Over the last 5 games Manchester United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Manchester City 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Manchester United vs Manchester City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.