Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City are currently experiencing a concerning dip in form, having won just one of their last six matches across all competitions. The reigning Premier League champions have suffered three defeats in this period, including a heavy 4-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. City's usually solid defence has been uncharacteristically leaky, conceding 13 goals in six matches at an average of 2.17 per game. This defensive frailty is highlighted by the fact that they've kept only one clean sheet during this run. Despite their struggles, City have still managed to score in five of these six matches, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals. However, their current goal difference of -5 over this period is a stark contrast to their typically dominant performances, and their fourth-place position in the league table suggests they have ground to make up on their rivals.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the Red Devils currently sitting in 13th position in the Premier League. The team have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in their attack, scoring an impressive 13 goals in their last six matches across all competitions, averaging 2.17 goals per game. However, their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding 8 goals in the same period. United's inconsistency is evident in their results, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six outings. Notably, they are currently on a two-game losing streak in the Premier League, having suffered defeats to Nottingham Forest and Arsenal. On a more positive note, United recorded a high-scoring 4-0 victory against Everton, showcasing their attacking potential. The team's matches have been entertaining for neutrals, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in half of the fixtures.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have shown their attacking prowess, scoring an impressive 15 goals in these fixtures, averaging 2.5 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat shaky, conceding nine goals in the process. Notably, City had a three-match winning streak at home before suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which was followed by a high-scoring 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League. The standout performance came against Sparta Praha, where City romped to a 5-0 victory. Interestingly, 83% of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals, highlighting the entertaining nature of City's home games.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent away form has been underwhelming, with the Red Devils failing to secure a victory in their last six matches on the road. The team have drawn four and lost two of these encounters, struggling to find consistency and maintain a solid defensive record. Notably, United have managed just one clean sheet during this run, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Their last away outing resulted in a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, extending their winless streak. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring games, the 3-3 draw against FC Porto in the Europa League stands out as the most goal-laden affair. United's attacking prowess has also been lacking, with the team scoring only six goals across these six matches, averaging just one goal per game. This poor away form has contributed to their disappointing 13th position in the Premier League table, with only 19 points from 15 games.