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
Key match information
Manchester United played Manchester City in Premier League (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Manchester United: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Manchester City: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Manchester United scores 1.71 and concedes 1.52 goals per match. Manchester City scores 2.14 and concedes 0.90. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Manchester United 76%, Manchester City 48%. Over 2.5: Manchester United 62%, Manchester City 62%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Manchester United has higher xG: 1.82 vs 1.72. Manchester United: 16.7 shots per match, Manchester City: 14.5.
Match halves
Manchester United: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.90. Manchester City: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.05.
Goals by minute
Manchester United: 76-90+ (8 goals). Manchester City: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Manchester City is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Manchester United · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.71 goals / match - Manchester United · 2.14 goals / match - Manchester City
Manchester City is 69% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.52 goals / match - Manchester United · 0.9 goals / match - Manchester City
Manchester United scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 matches).
Manchester City scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Manchester United keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Manchester United
Over / Under - Manchester City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Manchester United · 2.24 pts / match - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Manchester United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 38%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 62%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Manchester United
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Manchester United 0 - 0 - 1 Manchester City. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.