Manchester City vs Manchester United 03.06.2023 Prediction: FA Cup Final

Match Overview

The noisy neighbours Manchester City and United take each other on in perhaps the finest clashes between these two teams in the recent past in the FA Cup. The final of this competition will, in many ways, be a marker of what is to come in the future of both these clubs. While City have already won the Premier League, United have managed to cling on to the third position.

Key Highlights

If City manage to win this game, it will be their second trophy of the season, and allow them to attempt the treble next week when they take on Inter Milan in the final of the UEFA Champions League. United, on the other hand, have already won the League Cup by beating Newcastle United in the final, and winning this trophy will give them their second silverware of the season. That will also dash City's hopes of winning the treble, and United will desperately want to do that. 

Injury Report

Both these teams have a long list of injured players in their ranks. For Manchester City, this includes the likes of Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Kevin de Bruyne and Jack Grealish, all of whom are doubtful to start on Saturday. For Erik Ten Hag's Reds on the other hand, Marcel Sabitzer, Lisandro Martinez and Antony are among some of the players missing in action.

Prediction

Neither of the two teams appear to be the downright favourites to win this game. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game. While City might appear to have a slight edge over their opponents, United are known to rise to the occasion and make it count when it matters the most. Saturday will be no different.