Phil Foden’s knack for scoring in the Manchester derbies has seen him net six goals in the last five meetings. City have been prolific in these fixtures, averaging three goals per match across the last seven derbies. Meanwhile, United’s defence has been porous, conceding 27 goals in their final 14 matches of the season. As the two sides prepare for a rematch of last year’s FA Cup final in London, it looks set for a repeat of 2023’s outcome at Wembley.
Manchester City enter the fray as the newly crowned Premier League champions for the fourth consecutive year, boasting a winning streak of seven games in all competitions and an impressive run of 11 consecutive FA Cup victories, where they’ve netted 34 goals. On the other hand, Manchester United have stumbled, securing just three wins in their last 12 games within 90 minutes and ending the season in eighth place, leaving a Wembley win as their sole pathway to European football next season.
Defensive woes have plagued United, who needed extra time and penalties to overcome both Liverpool and Coventry, conceding three goals in each of those encounters. This defensive instability was evident in their March clash with City, where they lost 3-1.
Given this context, a bet on City to score at least three goals seems promising, particularly with a potential repeat of the 3-1 scoreline from their last encounter. Additionally, Phil Foden, the Premier League Player of the Season, who scored twice in their last derby and concluded the campaign with 26 goals, is poised to shine once more at Wembley.
