Manchester City U21 and Manchester United U21 face each other on Friday 05.08.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Manchester City U21's home ground, the Ewen Fields.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Manchester City U21 and Manchester United U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Manchester City U21 vs Manchester United U21
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Manchester City U21 Win
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Manchester City U21 preview
Manchester City U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 22 matches, Manchester City U21 secured 15 victories, 1 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 2.09 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Manchester City U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Manchester City U21 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 72 goals, of which 65 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 2.95 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Warhurst, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ryan McAidoo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Manchester City U21 has conceded 24 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.09 per game) and 32 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.28 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Manchester United U21 preview
Manchester United U21 comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 15 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.23 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
Manchester United U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 52 goals during this period. Of that total, 48 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 2.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.08.
Manchester United U21's offensive system is led by Chidozie Obi-Martin, the team's top scorer this season. The danish midfielder has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jack Fletcher. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.27 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 25 matches, averaging 1.44 per match.
Head to head: Manchester City U21 vs Manchester United U21
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Manchester City U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 68% | 91% | 45% |
| Goals | 4.05 | 4.27 | 3.82 |
| Scored | 2.95 | 3.73 | 2.18 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 0.55 | 1.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 36% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 64% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 91% | 45% |
|
xG
|
2.01 | 1.99 | 2.04 |
|
xGA
|
0.95 | 0.85 | 1.04 |
Manchester United U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W L W L D |
1.4 |
| Away | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 68% | 55% | 82% |
| Goals | 3.45 | 3.73 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 2.18 | 2 | 2.36 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.73 | 0.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 77% | 82% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 18% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 64% | 82% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.6 | 1.52 |
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xGA
|
1.24 | 1.38 | 1.09 |
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