The FA Community Shield is a precursor to the English Premier League season and every season it pits the English Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners. That means archrivals Manchester City and Manchester United will go head-to-head this season and it's the first time since 2011 that these teams have faced each other in this competition. Man City won the EPL over Arsenal by just two points last season while Manchester United finished a disappointing eighth, but Man United got the better of their rivals with a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup final.
Kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London is set for 10 a.m. ET. The Citizens are -175 favorites (risk $175 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Manchester City vs. Manchester United odds, while the Red Devils are +420 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +330 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Man City are -285 to lift the shield, while Manchester United are +205. Before locking in any Manchester United vs. Manchester City picks for the FA Community Shield, you need to see what proven SportsLine's soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than six years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton finished the 2022-23 Champions League season with a 16-7 record (+8.93 units) on SportsLine's UCL pick sheet and was 25-20-2 (+3.20) in 2023-24. He also finished 2022 as SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players, and is 139-136-5 since the 2022 World Cup.
Now, Sutton has broken down Man City vs. Man United from every angle and revealed his picks and FA Community Shield predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Sutton's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Man United vs. Man City:
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United 90-minute money line: Citizens -175, Red Devils +420, Draw +330
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United over/under: 2.5 goals
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United spread: Citizens -0.5 (-170)
- MC: The Citizens have won two of three over Man United
- MU: The Red Devils won the 2024 FA Cup final over Man City 2-1
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Manchester City
Manchester City had a 35-match unbeaten streak in England snapped by Man United in the FA Cup final and that they'll be looking to avenge that loss. The Citizens have also lost three of their four preseason friendlies but are still expected to be title contenders again after winning the Premier League the last four years in a row and six of the past seven seasons. They are listed as +110 favorites to win a fifth title in a row while Arsenal is listed at +190 after the narrow defeat last season.
Erling Haaland continues to lead the Manchester City attack and at 24 years old, he's arguably the most effective striker on the planet. He followed a record-setting season in 2022-23 (36 goals) with 27 more goals during Premier League play in 2023-24 and that included three goals in two EPL matches against Man United as well as a five-goal performance against Luton Town. The Red Devils will have their hands full with Haaland leading from the front.See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Manchester United
Manchester United should be riding high after closing out their season with an FA Cup victory over Man City. It was their third win in a row to close out what had been an otherwise disappointing season on a positive note. However, they've lost three of their five preseason friendlies and will be without striker Rasmus Hojlund until September after he suffered a hamstring injury against Arsenal during an American tour last month.
Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo both scored first-half goals in the 2-1 victory over Man City to give the club their 13th FA Cup title. Both were teenagers at the time (Garnacho has since celebrated his 20th birthday) and figure to be important parts of a Manchester United rebuild after last year's eighth-place finish in the EPL. See which team to pick here.
How to make Manchester City vs. Manchester United picks
Sutton has broken down Saturday's match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a confident best bet and is offering a full breakdown of this FA Community Shield clash. He's sharing his FA Community Shield picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Manchester City vs. Manchester United, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Manchester United vs. Manchester City have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
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