Supercomputer predicts Manchester United vs Man City derby fixture outcome

Supercomputer predicts Manchester United vs Man City derby fixture outcome

United and City will go head-to-head in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.

A supercomputer prediction for Sunday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford has installed City as the favourites to scoop all three points and the local bragging rights.

United and City will go toe-to-toe for the first time this season, with the sides currently separated by six points in the latter’s favour in the table. City, at the time of writing, are second in the standings on 21 points, whereas United are eighth on 15 points.

Both  sides, however, will head into the contest with back-to-back wins under their belts following the recent restart after the international break. United built on last weekend’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United with a 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League in midweek, while City defeated BSC Young Boys 3-1 on Wednesday night, four days after edging past Brighton & Hove Albion, winning 2-1.

Though United have won each of their last three in all competitions, their performances have left a lot to be desired, meaning they need to raise their game for the visit of their neighbours. City, meanwhile, are still yet to hit top gear this term.

Nevertheless, the Blues have been named as the pre-derby favourites, with a BetVictor supercomputer giving them a 47.7 per cent chance of scooping all three points. They won two of the three derby meetings last season, but their defeat did come at Old Trafford.

United, by contrast, have been given a 25.6 per cent chance of winning, while a draw has a 26.7 per cent chance of coming to fruition. The December 2020 meeting at Old Trafford produced the last stalemate in this fixture, with neither side able to score in what was a behind-closed-doors contest.

Manchester United’s transfer stance on Harry Maguire may change in January, with the club open to selling him if the right offer comes in.

Maguire’s recent performances have impressed manager Erik ten Hag, who praised his commitment and defensive abilities.

The future of Jadon Sancho remains uncertain, with expectations growing that he will leave United in the January transfer window due to a fallout with ten Hag.

Manchester United could be forced to change their transfer stance surrounding Harry Maguire under one certain circumstance revealed to GIVEMESPORT by journalist Ben Jacobs.

It had looked as if Maguire was being pushed towards the exit door following the summer transfer window, where it appeared the defender’s time with the club was about to come to an end. However, having re-established himself in the side during recent weeks, there are claims the United hierarchy could switch their thinking ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

Maguire future now in limbo at Old Trafford

It’s been an up-and-down couple of weeks for Maguire. There had been a growing expectation that his failed United career would come to an end during the summer, with West Ham United showing an interest in the England international.

It was reported at the time that a fee in the region of £30 million was put forward by West Ham, but the deal would ultimately end up collapsing before it could be completed. It left Maguire with a decision to make: push for a move away from Old Trafford, or stick around and fight for his place?

The former Leicester City man chose the latter, and despite being forced to sit on the bench in the early part of the season, a mini-injury crisis for the Red Devils has seen his game time increase in recent weeks. That patience was rewarded during United’s mid-week Champions League outing, as Maguire netted the winning goal for the three-time European champions during their tense 1-0 victory over Danish side FC Copenhagen.

 

But now, with the January transfer window just over the horizon, talk about Maguire’s future has once again started to re-emerge.