Manchester City vs Manchester United – FA Cup Final Prediction Match Details
On Saturday afternoon, Wembley Stadium will host the 143rd FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United. Pep Guardiola’s team is favored to win against Erik Ten Hag’s side and will be aiming for their second consecutive victory.
Manchester City Preview & Form
The four-time Premier League champions and the defending FA Cup champions, Manchester City, will enter the oldest Cup tournament as the favorites to win the trophy for the second consecutive time. City showed impressive form in the Premier League, only suffering three defeats in the 2023–24 season and securing the Premier League crown by defeating West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium, ahead of their title rivals Arsenal. The Citizens are currently on a seven-match winning streak in the top flight and will be confident in their pursuit of a second trophy this season. During their seven-match winning streak, City scored 21 goals and conceded only two. Pep Guardiola’s side advanced to the final by defeating Chelsea 1-0 in the semi-final.
Manchester United Preview & Form
Manchester United’s only chance of winning a trophy and qualifying for European competitions next season is by defeating their rivals Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. The Red Devils have struggled to maintain winning form in the Premier League this season, finishing 8th in the league, their worst finish ever, and marking the first time they ended the season with a negative goal difference (-1). Erik Ten Hag is under high pressure, but his team has shown great form in their last two Premier League matches, winning 3-2 against Newcastle United at home and 2-0 in the final away game against Brighton.
Manchester United advanced to the FA Cup final by beating Liverpool 4-3 in the FA Cup quarter-finals and defeating Coventry City on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the semis. United will be hoping to avoid a repeat of their last visit to Wembley Stadium, when they lost 2-1 to Pep Guardiola’s team in the previous season’s final.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Key Points
- City have beaten four Premier League teams in the FA Cup this season.
- Manchester City have won their last 11 games in the FA Cup.
- Manchester City won their last visit to Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup Final last season 2-1.
- Manchester City are on a seven-match winning streak.
- Manchester City have scored two or more goals in their last seven matches.
- Manchester City have won the Premier League trophy for the fourth consecutive time, breaking Manchester United’s record of three.
- Manchester City scored a total of 96 goals in the Premier League 2023–24 season.
- Manchester City have won their last three matches against Manchester United.
- Manchester United have scored two or more goals in seven of their last top-flight competitions.
- Manchester United’s only hope of winning silverware and playing in European competitions next season is defeating Manchester City.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Starting Lineups
City (4-5-1): Ortega (GK); Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
Manchester United (4-2-2-2): Onana (GK); Dalot, Martinez, Varane, Wan-Bissaka; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Diallo; Fernadez, McTominay.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Team News
City are heading to Wembley with almost no injuries. Although Ederson is out, Guardiola might have chosen cup specialist Stefan Ortega over his first-choice goalkeeper regardless. Mateo Kovacic and Nathan Ake, who were benched for the West Ham match, will aim to prove their readiness in training.
For United, Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez returned on the final weekend of the league season and could start as the defensive pair at Wembley. Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw are all striving to regain fitness, while Anthony Martial is unlikely to participate, even if he recovers from groin surgery in time.
Manchester City vs Manchester United H2H Record (Last Two Games)
- Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United
- Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City
- Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
- Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City
- Manchester City 6-3 Manchester United
Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction Betting Tips
City are considered the favorites to win this game, having shown great form and winning the Premier League. However, we predict that Manchester United can upset the game and secure a win in the match. The Red Devils haven’t lost two FA Cup finals in a row against the same team. They are also aware that the only way to qualify for Europe is by winning this cup. Erik ten Hag’s side has enough reason to fight for the cup, and with their current form and players returning to full fitness, the Reds could surprise many at Wembley this weekend.
