It will be Man City vs Manchester United in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, and here we give our prediction for the match, as well as provide the latest team news, predicted lineups and odds.
Man City vs Manchester United match facts
- ⚽️ Pre-season friendly
- 🏟️ Etihad Campus (behind closed doors)
- ⏱️Saturday, August 9th: 13:00pm (BST)
Man City and Manchester United summer signings
Manchester City have been the busier of the two sides in the summer transfer window so far.
So far this summer, City have signed Iman Beney, Jade Rose and Sydney Lohmann.
There have also been some departures, including Laia Aleixandri and Chloe Kelly.
Kelly joined Arsenal after a loan spell last summer and also impressed for England during Euro 2025.
The former Manchester City star is the favourite with betting sites to win the Sports Personality of the Year award.
Manchester United have had a much quieter summer transfer window so far, but will be expected to make further signings before deadline day next month.
The Red Devils signed Swedish international Julia Zigotti Olme from Bayern Munich, a move that will strengthen their midfield.
Presenting our newest addition to the United family ✍️🔥
Välkomna to United, Julia 👋🇸🇪
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) July 31, 2025
What is the team news ahead of the Manchester derby friendly?
Both sides will be without their England Euro 2025 winning stars as they enjoy their summer break before returning to action.
That rules out Khiara Kheating, Alex Greenwood, Jess Park and Lauren Hemp for Manchester City, as well as Maya Le Tissier, Grace Clinton and Ella Toone for Manchester United.
New Manchester City signings Jade Rose, Sydney Lohmann and Iman Beney could all have a part to play during the contest.
Bunny Shaw could start for City after she was handed City’s No.9 shirt earlier this week.
Manchester United used several academy players during their victory over Aston Villa last week.
However, more senior players are likely to come in against Manchester City including new signing Julia Zigotti Olme.
Predicted lineups
Manchester City predicted XI: Annets; Casparij, Prior, Rose, O’Hanlon; Hasegawa, Coombs, Oyama; Murphy, Shaw, Fowler
Manchester United predicted XI: Tullis-Joyce; Janssen, George, Rabjohn, Riviere; Olme, Miyazawa; Bizet, Naalsund, Galton ; Malard
Bunny Shaw. Too smooth 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/eVufaM2EjW
— Manchester City Women (@ManCityWomen) August 6, 2025
Man City vs Manchester United friendly prediction
It might be a pre-season but this is still a Manchester derby and both teams will want bragging rights going into the new season.
Manchester United narrowly beat Man City to third in the Women’s Super League last season, which earned them a place in the Women’s Champions League.
The game is taking place behind closed doors, but City will be keen to exact some form of revenge.
SheKicks predicts it will be a 3-2 victory for the blue side of Manchester in a high-scoring game.
Prediction: Man City 3-2 Manchester United
