Defending champion Manchester City look to make history when they take on Manchester United in the 2023-24 FA Cup final on Saturday. The Citizens captured their fourth consecutive English Premier League crown this season and now attempt to become the first team to win both the EPL and FA Cup titles in back-to-back campaigns. They also hope to join Manchester United and Arsenal as the only clubs to earn both championships in the same season on three occasions. The Red Devils are aiming for their 13th FA Cup crown after dropping a 2-1 decision to the Citizens in last year's final.
Kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London is set for 10 a.m. ET. The Citizens are -310 favorites (risk $310 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Manchester City vs. Manchester United odds, while the Red Devils are +750 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +430 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Man City are -600. to lift the trophy, while Manchester United are +375. Before locking in any Manchester United vs. Manchester City picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine's soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. In 2023, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 Qualifiers (+6.30), among others. He also was solid with his Premier League picks this year, going 30-22-1 (+7.07).
Now, Green has broken down Man City vs. Man United from every angle and revealed his picks and FA Cup predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Man United vs. Man City:
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United 90-minute money line: Citizens -310, Red Devils +750, Draw +430
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United over/under: 3.5 goals
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United spread: Citizens -1.5 (-120)
- MC: The Citizens have won 11 consecutive FA Cup matches
- MU: The Red Devils have lost six of their last seven meetings with Man City across all competitions
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Manchester City
In addition to winning their eighth FA Cup title, the Citizens will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak across all competitions to 36 games. The club has recorded 29 wins and six draws since being edged 1-0 by Aston Villa on Dec. 6 in a Premier League match. Manchester City swept the EPL series with Manchester United this season, posting a 3-0 victory on the road last October before winning 3-1 at home in March.
Man City boasts one of the top scorers in the competition in striker Erling Haaland, who is tied for third with five goals -- all of which were recorded in the team's 6-2 triumph over Luton Town in the fifth round. The 23-year-old Norwegian netted three of his EPL-leading 27 tallies this season against Man United, as he registered a brace in the first meeting and capped the scoring in the second matchup. Midfielder Phil Foden also converted three times versus the Red Devils in 2023-24, recording a brace of his own in the home victory, and has scored six goals in his last five games against them. The Citizens have posted four clean sheets in their five FA Cup contests, including a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the semifinals. See which team to pick here.
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Why you should back Manchester United
The Red Devils have reached the FA Cup final for a record 22nd time, passing Arsenal for the all-time lead. Manchester United have been involved in tight battles in the competition of late, defeating both Nottingham Forest and Liverpool by one goal before needing penalty kicks to emerge victorious against Coventry City in the semifinals. Captain Bruno Fernandes recorded one of Man United's goals in the match and also converted his penalty-kick attempt.
The 29-year-old Fernandes leads the Red Devils with three goals in this competition, while fellow midfielder Scott McTominay has scored in each of the club's last two FA Cup contests. Fernandes netted Man United's lone tally against the Citizens in last year's final. Forward Marcus Rashford recorded the Red Devils' only goal in their two EPL meetings with Man City this season and has converted a total of six times against the Citizens across all competitions during his career. See which team to pick here.
How to make Manchester City vs. Manchester United picks
Green has broken down Saturday's match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of confident best bets and is offering a full breakdown of this FA Cup final clash. He's sharing his FA Cup picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Manchester City vs. Manchester United, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Manchester United vs. Manchester City have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
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