FA Community Shield, Saturday, 10.08.2024 at 16:00
The time of waiting and preparation is over. Now it’s time to get down to business. Because the first title of the new season is at stake this weekend.
The Red Devils and the Skyblues face each other in the Community Shield. What was the last game of the previous season is the first of the current one.
As in previous years, my Manchester United Manchester City betting tip predicts an open game in which the cup winners could have a slight advantage
Last season wasn’t good, so there’s no need to beat around the bush. The Red Devils only finished eighth and set a historic record in the process.
With 14 defeats, they conceded more than ever before in the Premier League. Only winning the FA Cup saved coach Erik ten Hag’s job
There have been a number of changes so far this summer. Players such as Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial have left the club.
Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee are two interesting new young stars. However, Yoro suffered an injury during preparations and will be out for months. The club will probably not be able to rest completely this season either
With “only” one title, last season was rather below average for the Cityzens. They missed out on a win in both the Champions League and the national cup competitions.
Traditionally, coach Pep Guardiola has had many players with the national teams in the summer, which is why the preparation was mixed (1S, 3N).
However, they have scored two or more goals in all five official test matches and the odds are good that they will score more than 1.5 goals again, according to Oddset bookmakers.
Before kick-off, you’ll find odds of just over 1.40 for this scenario for your Manchester United Manchester City betting tip
And why not? After all, the Skyblues have scored two or more goals against their hated neighbors in six of their last eight matches.
They failed to do so at the end of May. The Red Devils famously won the FA Cup final 2-1 and, judging by previous games in the Community Shield, I wouldn’t be too optimistic about the champions’ goal tally either
Guardiola’s side have not only lost the last three Super Cups. They’ve also scored less than 1.5 goals in all of them.
For the Manchester United Manchester City betting tip, I would therefore not rule out that the supposed underdog will keep up well for a long time and surprise.
In the handicap betting at Tipwin Sportwetten you will find odds of around 1.60 if the Red Devils manage to hold on to a theoretical lead of two goals. Even with a handicap of +1, the forecast is still 2.40.
In addition to the Sky Blues’ weakness in this competition, I think there is another good reason why the Ten Hag team could do well here.
In seven of the last eight Community Shield matches, the cup winners have come out on top. Marcus Rashford could be a talisman for the Red Devils
He scored six times against the Cityzens in all competitions. Only against Leicester (8) and Liverpool (7) did he net more often.
If he also scores on Saturday, you can expect odds of just over 4.00.
for your Manchester United Manchester City betting tip with the bookies at NEObet.
Will Rashford alone ensure that they win the Community Shield for the third time in a row against the “Noisy Neighbors”? Difficult.
After all, the Skyblues are also a strong squad that, with a few exceptions such as keeper Ederson, is available to Pep Guardiola.
But since nobody wants to make the first mistake and end up losing this prestigious clash, my Manchester United Manchester City tip is: There will be less than 3.5 goals scored!
