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Man City vs Man United: Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips | FA Cup Final

Preview

The FA Cup final clash of Man City vs Man United promises to be a nail-biting encounter between the two close rivals. Man City are high on confidence after capturing the 2023-2024 Premier League title and will be looking for another trophy as they will come out to face United in the final of another domestic competition.

On the other hand, Man United slumped to their lowest-ever Premier League finish as they registered the eighth spot in the league table after the final matchday proceedings. But. Erik ten Hag’s side did manage to grab a 0-2 win over Brighton on the final day of this season’s campaign. The Dutch manager will have the opportunity to get the best out of his team when they come up against in-form City at Wembley.

Man City are considered to be the favorites going into this fixture. But on the day the team that plays well and maintains composure under pressure situations would hold the edge over the opponent. It remains to be seen how things unfold in the upcoming FA Cup final.

Man City vs Man United team news

Man City

Manchester City are likely to miss out on their first-choice goalkeeper, Ederson, due to an injury issue. Barring that Pep Guardiola has almost all of his prominent players available to take on arch-rivals Manchester United at the Wembley in the FA Cup final.

Man United

The visitors have injury concerns in players like Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Mason Mount leading up to the Manchester City vs Manchester United FA Cup clash. So it will be crucial how Erik ten Hag uses the options available to him during the game.

Predicted Lineups

Man City vs Man United
Man City Players | Image Credit: Manchester City FC

Man City

Predicted XI: S Ortega (GK), J Gvardiol, M Akanjee, R Dias, K Walker, Rodri, P Foden, K De Bruyne, B Silva, J Doku, and E Haaland

Man United

Predicted XI: A Onana (GK), A Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, A Martinez, D Dalot, K Mainoo, S Amrabat, A Diallo, A Garnacho, S McTominay, and Bruno Fernandes

Head-to-Head

Man City vs Man United
Man United Players |Image Credit: Eurosport

Last 5 Matches:

Man City 3-1 Man United | Premier League |March 03, 2024

Man United 0-3 Man City | Premier League |October 29, 2023

Man City 2-1 Man United | FA Cup | June 03, 2023

Man United 2-1 Man City | Premier League | January 14, 2023

Man City 6-3 Man United | Premier League |October 02, 2022

Man City vs Man United Prediction

The FA Cup final between Man City and Man United could turn out to be a highly engaging fixture. However, City might be in a store for surprise, as United would be hungry to prove themselves in front of one the best teams in the world.

Predicted score: Man City 2-3 Man United

Betting Tips and Odds

Betting tips

  • Goals over 2.5 – 1.46
  • Goals under 2.5 – 2.70
  • Both teams to score – Yes

Odds

  • Man City to win: 1.36
  • Draw: 6.20
  • Man United to win: 9.00

Betting tips and odds from – ODDSPEDIA

Timing and Telecast

  • Stadium: Wembley Stadium, London, England
  • Timing: 02:00 PM GMT, Saturday, May 25, 2024
  • India: Sony Six Network, Sony Liv (Subscription)
  • UK: ITV
  • US: ESPN+

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