Manchester United vs. Man City prediction and odds for FA Cup Final

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City battles for possession with Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

The Manchester derby will have an added twist to it on Saturday when Manchester United and Manchester City will face-off in the FA Cup Final. The two teams have never met in the FA Cup final in its 161 year history.

Just a couple of weeks after clinching their third straight English Premier League title, Man City can add an FA Cup to their trophy case.

The last time they won the FA Cup was in 2019. Manchester United last won it in 2016.

Let’s take a look at the odds to win the final match and then I’ll break down my best bet.

Manchester United vs. Manchester City FA Cup Final odds

The odds listed below are via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Manchester United +475
Manchester City -220
Draw +360

Manchester United vs. Manchester City FA Cup Final prediction

There’s more than just the FA Cup on the line for these two teams. Manchester City is on the verge of completing an astounding treble by winning the EPL, the FA Cup, and the Champions League in the same year.

The only other English club to achieve that feat is the same club that Manchester will be facing in this game, Manchester United. So, not only will a win give United the FA Cup, but it will also prevent City from potentially becoming the second English team to achieve this treble.

Not only do they have some extra motivation, but United has played some wonderful offensive football lately. They have an expected goals of 15 over their last six matches, while Manchester City is sitting at 11.2.

I won’t be as bold to say that United is going to win it all, but I expect this game to be a tight one that’s going to come down to the wire. So much so that I think regulation time draw at +360 provides fantastic value.

Neither of these teams are going to give an inch in a pivotal game for the history and prestige of both clubs involved. I think it’s going to extra time, ladies and gentleman.

Pick: Regulation Draw +360

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Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.