Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Manchester City 258 draws24 Manchester United
57
Meetings
2.74
Goals / game
51%
Both teams scored
53%
Over 2.5 goals
Manchester City

Facts about Manchester City

Scored in40/57 (70%)
Conceded in40/57 (70%)
Goals scored86 · 1.51/game
Longest winning streak4
Longest unbeaten run4
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win4
Manchester United

Facts about Manchester United

Scored in40/57 (70%)
Conceded in40/57 (70%)
Goals scored70 · 1.23/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run4
Longest losing streak4
Longest run without a win4
By competition
CompetitionManchester CityDrawManchester UnitedGames
Premier League2071845
League Cup3036
FA Cup2024
Community Shield0112
All competitions2582457

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Manchester City2323
gap 162
2161Manchester United
2359200920222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Manchester City
61%
Draw
22%
Manchester United
17%

All meetings

57 matches on record

13 Sep 2026
Premier League
Manchester UnitedManchester United0–1Manchester CityManchester City
BTTSO2.5
17 Jan 2026
Premier League
Manchester UnitedManchester United2–0Manchester CityManchester City
BTTSO2.5
14 Sep 2025
Premier League
Manchester CityManchester City3–0Manchester UnitedManchester United
BTTSO2.5
6 Apr 2025
Premier League
Manchester UnitedManchester United0–0Manchester CityManchester City
BTTSO2.5

Manchester City recent form

Manchester United recent form

Manchester City has gone head to head with Manchester United 57 times since 2004, winning 25 and scoring 86 goals. Manchester United, in turn, has won 24 and scored 70 goals. There have been 8 draws between Manchester City and Manchester United. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 51% of games and 53% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.74 goals per game.