Soccer AI Prediction for Manchester United vs Manchester City

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Manchester United VS Manchester City
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17/01/2026 12:30
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7th place

England Premier League

2nd place
AI Soccer Insights

The highly anticipated Manchester Derby sees rivals Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in a crucial Premier League clash on January 17, 2026. Seventh-placed Manchester United, struggling with recent draws and few wins, face second-placed Manchester City. While City are on an impressive unbeaten streak, they've also surprisingly drawn their last three league matches, mirroring United's recent form. This intense encounter between the local rivals promises a captivating contest.

AI Prediction
logogpt model
Pred: 1-2
26%
24%
50%
18%
0-1
52%
2-3
30%
>=3
logogemini model
Pred: 1-2
25%
23%
52%
16%
0-1
38%
2-3
46%
>=3
logogrok model
Pred: 1-2
21%
25%
54%
20%
0-1
45%
2-3
35%
>=3
logopolyinsight model
Pred: 1-2
23%
27%
50%
20%
0-1
50%
2-3
30%
>=3
Head to head
All
EPL
CS
FA
14/09
2025
Manchester City
3 - 0
(1 - 0)
Manchester United
EPL
06/04
2025
Manchester United
0 - 0
(0 - 0)
Manchester City
EPL
15/12
2024
Manchester City
1 - 2
(1 - 0)
Manchester United
EPL
10/08
2024
Manchester City
1 - 1
(0 - 0)
Manchester United
CS
25/05
2024
Manchester City
1 - 2
(0 - 2)
Manchester United
FA
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%

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Match Intro
On January 17, 2026, at 13:30 GMT, Old Trafford stages a crucial Premier League derby between Manchester United and Manchester City. Fourth-placed United, with 38 points and a 60% win rate, aims to close the gap on second-placed City, who sit on 42 points with a 70% win percentage. In their last six league encounters, Manchester City has secured four victories, while Manchester United has claimed two, setting the stage for another intense battle for city supremacy.
injured and suspended
Manchester United
Manchester City
Player
Reason
Until
N. Mazraoui (D)
injr_lgCalled Up to National Team
19.01.2026
M. de Ligt (D)
injr_lgBack Problems
-
Straight line distance
Manchester UnitedManchester City
ManchesterEngland
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bus 7km
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loc1
Old Trafford Manchester
Standings of both teams
PTSGPWDLGFGA+/-
1
Arsenal
49211542401426
2
Manchester City
43211344451926
3
Aston Villa
4321134433249
4
Liverpool
3521105632284
5
Brentford
3321103835287
6
Newcastle United
322195732275

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All
FA
EPL
EFL
11/01
2026
Manchester United
1 - 2
(0 - 1)
Brighton
FA
07/01
2026
Burnley
2 - 2
(1 - 0)
Manchester United
EPL
04/01
2026
Leeds United
1 - 1
(0 - 0)
Manchester United
EPL
30/12
2025
Manchester United
1 - 1
(1 - 1)
Wolverhampton
EPL
26/12
2025
Manchester United
1 - 0
(1 - 0)
Newcastle United
EPL
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%

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Manchester City
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Last 6 matches
All
EFL
FA
EPL
UCL
13/01
2026
Newcastle United
0 - 2
(0 - 0)
Manchester City
EFL
10/01
2026
Manchester City
10 - 1
(4 - 0)
Exeter City
FA
07/01
2026
Manchester City
1 - 1
(1 - 0)
Brighton
EPL
04/01
2026
Manchester City
1 - 1
(1 - 0)
Chelsea
EPL
01/01
2026
Sunderland
0 - 0
(0 - 0)
Manchester City
EPL
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%

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All
FA
EPL
11/01
2026
Manchester United
1 - 2
(0 - 1)
Brighton
FA
30/12
2025
Manchester United
1 - 1
(1 - 1)
Wolverhampton
EPL
26/12
2025
Manchester United
1 - 0
(1 - 0)
Newcastle United
EPL
15/12
2025
Manchester United
4 - 4
(2 - 1)
Bournemouth
EPL
04/12
2025
Manchester United
1 - 1
(0 - 0)
West Ham
EPL
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%

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All
EFL
EPL
UCL
13/01
2026
Newcastle United
0 - 2
(0 - 0)
Manchester City
EFL
01/01
2026
Sunderland
0 - 0
(0 - 0)
Manchester City
EPL
27/12
2025
Nottingham Forest
1 - 2
(0 - 0)
Manchester City
EPL
14/12
2025
Crystal Palace
0 - 3
(0 - 1)
Manchester City
EPL
10/12
2025
Real Madrid
1 - 2
(1 - 2)
Manchester City
UCL
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%
Netherlands 2
67%

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Manchester United
Trends
Manchester City
Manchester United trends

Manchester United have drawn their last 3 Premier League games

In their 16 most recent matches of all competitions, Manchester United have been undefeated 13 times

Manchester United's performance has been disappointing of late, as they have won just 1 of their 7 most recent all competitions clashes

Manchester City trends

No defeats can be found in Manchester City's 13 most recent games in all competitions

Manchester City are undefeated in 27 of their last 31 league games

Manchester City are unbeaten at half time in their last 13 all competitions games

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AI prediction leaderboard
1

GPT Prediction

Total predictions: 605

Accuracy

43.69%

2

polyinsight Prediction

Total predictions: 541

Accuracy

42.18%

3

Grok Prediction

Total predictions: 473

Accuracy

41.6%

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Gemini Prediction

Total predictions: 425

Accuracy

41.57%

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