The upcoming English football season will kick off with a Manchester Derby. The game will repeat the FA Cup 2023-24 final, where Manchester United emerged victorious. Our FA Community Shield 2024 betting guide offers insights into this contest.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | 2024 FA Community Shield |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Wembley Stadium, London, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 10th August 2024 |
| 🕐 Time: | 14:00 GMT on Saturday |
Despite their derby triumph three months ago, Man United remain underdogs with 2024 Community Shield odds of 4.50 (7/2). Man City is the favourite to win this encounter, with odds of 1.57 (4/7). The Man United vs Man City odds for a stalemate stand at 4.75 (15/4).
Recent clashes between these sides have consistently produced decisive outcomes. There were no draws in their last ten encounters across all competitions. Man City won both legs of their EPL games with the Red Devils last season but lost the FA Cup Final against Ten Hag’s boys.
All betting odds for the FA Cup final last season rated Man United as the underdog heading into the game. But the Red Devils claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Man City in May. With that victory, they secured their 13th FA Cup title. This win ultimately allowed Erik ten Hag to remain in the dugout at the Old Trafford. Despite their cup win, United was dismal in the Premier League last season. They finished 8th on the log with 14 losses in 38 games. Historically, Man United hold the record for most Community Shield titles, with 21 wins from 30 appearances.
Their last triumph was in 2016, and they will be eager to give their fans something to cheer about on Saturday. Man Utd have already made some moves in the transfer market, with Joshua Zirkzee and Lenny Toro adding to the squad’s depth. They’ve won two of their five pre-season friendly games so far and lost three, including a 3-0 loss to Liverpool last Sunday.
New signing Lenny Yoro will miss this tie after sustaining a foot injury against Arsenal in the US. Rasmus Hojlund will also be sidelined for six weeks with a hamstring problem.
Manchester City made history by becoming the first men’s team in English football to win four consecutive top-flight titles. Despite a tough season, narrowly finishing two points ahead of Arsenal, their quality prevailed with an unbeaten run in their final 23 matches. Their triumph supports the Premier League football odds, which rated them as the top favourite before the start of last season. A loss to United in the FA Cup final meant City won one trophy last season.
The Citizens have played in 15 Community Shield matches, including the last three, but have lost all three. They have won the Shield six times, most recently in 2019. In preseason, City lost three of four friendlies before a 4-2 win over Chelsea last Saturday.
Euro finalists like Rodri, Stones, Walker, and Foden are unlikely to start the game after an extended holiday. Other City’s players are fit to make the tie.
Here are our Man United vs Man City predictions:
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Manchester United should enjoy a strong start in this clash. Most of their key players have undergone a strong preseason compared to their opponents. Their record in this contest also favours them. They are Community Shield record holders with 21 wins. The encounter also presents an opportunity for manager Erik Ten Hag to demonstrate his value to the club’s new ownership. In contrast, City faces potential challenges, with four crucial players arriving late due to their involvement in the Euro 2024 Final.
Pep’s historical approach to the Community Shield also places United as favourites. The Spaniard has often fielded less than full-strength sides and lost the last three editions, which could tilt the odds in United’s favour or result in a draw. It’s worth noting that four of the past seven Community Shields have ended level after 90 minutes. This includes two games involving City, who suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Arsenal in the previous season.
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Both teams have scored in six of the last seven Manchester Derbies, and this trend may continue. Four of the last five Community Shields also saw both teams netting. The last goalless draw in this fixture was in 2008, making clean sheets unlikely this weekend. With Haaland in hot scoring form and Rashford ready to lead United’s attack, expect goals from both sides.
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Marcus Rashford had enough rest after being left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad. He will spearhead Manchester United’s attack with Rasmus Hojlund injured. He’s known for performing against Big Six rivals. Rashford has netted six goals in 21 games against City, with only Leicester (eight) and Liverpool (seven) yielding more. He scored United’s sole goal in their 3-1 defeat at the Etihad last season and has a history of finding the net at Wembley. We expect him to make the score sheet in this game.
Here are our Man United vs Man City betting tips:
Man United will face a weaker City side, which would give them the advantage in this clash. Use our Man United vs Man City FA Community Shield 2024 tips to place a bet on football online and win extra cash.
