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9th Sep 2016 | Premier League

Manchester Stalemate

Man Utd v Man City Tips: Manchester Stalemate

Guardiola has the historical edge over Mourinho but must do without Sergio Aguero. A draw would suit both managers.

The early kick-off pits Jose Mourinho against arch-rival Pep Guardiola in the first Manchester derby of the season. The managers will garner plenty of column inches but how should we approach the match from a betting perspective.


Both sides have 100% records with good shot volumes (17.3 v 16.7) backing up their strong results. In truth the sides are difficult to spilt. Guardiola has the edge in head-to-head meetings P16 W7 D6 L3 but travels to Old Trafford without Sergio Aguero.

Before the season started both managers called a truce and that might extend to the playing field. A draw would suit both teams and it’s a contest where you could go 2/1 all three results.

The draw looks the obvious play and makes sense at 11/5.

Odds correct at time of publishing: 11:03 9th Sep, 2016 but subject to change

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