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Manchester United take on Manchester City at Old Trafford in what is likely to be the most fiercely contested derby between the sides for some time.
Erik ten Hag side have been relentless in recent months, having put together eight consecutive victories and suffered just one defeat in 18 games.
Meanwhile, City sit in second place in the Premier League, five points adrift of table toppers Arsenal.
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Pep Guardiola’s side has been in stuttering form in both the league and cup, as evidenced by a lifeless 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Southampton earlier this week.
Here are the latest odds and predictions for the FA Cup fixture.
United set to hold City
Erik ten Hag’s side are a different outfit from the one that was dispatched 6-3 at the Etihad in October.
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They have lost just once in the Premier League since, and are more defensively sound, having conceded six goals in their last 10 matches.
However, Guardiola will unleash his first-choice XI, which includes the star power of Kevin De Bruyne and the machine-like Erling Haaland.
United are the team in form but City are the side with the most depth of quality.
In turn, a draw with both teams to score seems a decent bet at 18/5 on Betfred.
Rashford to score, Haaland to score
Marcus Rashford is one of the Premier League’s most in-form players.
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He has scored 15 goals in 25 games across all competitions this season, at a rate of 0.6 goals per game, the best rate of any season in his United career.
Rashford has also proven in the past that he is a big game player, having scored in wins over Liverpool and Arsenal this term alone.
As for Haaland, it’s more of a surprise when the Norwegian does not score than when he does. He has already found the net 27 times this season - you wouldn’t bet against him scoring again.
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Rashford and Haaland to score at any time are at 4/1 with Betfred.
Haaland is also the favourite to score first at 2/1. Moreover, Betfred is running their Double Delight/Hat-trick Heaven promotion on this match, meaning should Haaland score first and then go on to score a second, you will be paid at double the odds. Should he score a 3rd, you would be paid at triple the odds.
Longer odds
Some players that could net in the derby include Bruno Fernandes, who is at a tempting 13/2 with Betfred to score anytime.
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Meanwhile, a bet of Haaland and Rashford to score, over 8.5 corners to be awarded and more than 3.5 cards to be dished out have odds of 18/1 with Betfred.
Man Utd vs Man City top tip
Both teams come into the game with a lot at stake - City are chasing Arsenal for the Premier League title, while United are hoping to consolidate their top-four spot while there is the potential to set up an unlikely title challenge of their own. In turn, both teams will be playing to win.
United have the home advantage which bodes well given they score nine goals in their previous four Old Trafford encounters. However, City are the division’s top scorers, having scored 45 goals this season.
A prediction of over 3.5 goals and over 9.5 corners is at 2/1 on Betfred.
A prediction of over 4.5 goals is at 7/2 with Betfred.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Topics: Football, Manchester United, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Erik Ten Hag, Erling Haaland, Marcus Rashford
Chris Byfield