Man City vs Man Utd: Robbo’s boosted Bet Builder for Wembley showpiece

Manchester City and Manchester United will lock horns at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon (KO, 15:00 live on ITV) as both sides look to begin the new campaign with some silverware.

Using Betfred's Bet Builder feature, former England and Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson has come up with a 2/1 (boosted from 13/8) shot for Man City vs Man Utd.

Man City vs Man Utd Odds

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Man City to win

Pep Guardiola's men will be out for vengeance after suffering defeat in the FA Cup final to Manchester United just three months ago, and the traditional curtain-raiser hasn't been kind to Manchester City over recent years.

However, all the signs point towards this game going City's way - they recorded a league double over their local rivals last term, producing a fine display in the 3-0 win at Old Trafford before piling on more misery at the Etihad. In addition, Guardiola's side have won three of the previous five fixtures between the clubs.

United's injury woes from last year looked to have carried over into their pre-season preparations as new signing Leny Yoro is already on the treatment table, and has recently been joined by Rasmus Hojlund, meaning that the Red Devils could enter this showdown without a recognised striker.

There are further concerns in defence as Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka appear to be doubtful, which is alarming when coming up against a goal machine like Erling Haaland - more on him later.

Football Odds

Over 2.5 goals

Usually, Community Shield matches are tightly-contested affairs, with seven of the last 10 going under the 2.5 line, but I believe there'll be goals on Saturday afternoon.

There's been plenty of goalmouth action in both sides' pre-season campaigns in the USA, and seven of the last 10 encounters between the pair have seen this bet land, including the past two FA Cup finals, which both ended 2-1 to the winning side.

With the likes of Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Marcus Rashford expected to feature this weekend, both sides have firepower within their ranks.

Erling Haaland to score anytime

Haaland could have a field day on Saturday with the injuries United have to their backline. The big Norwegian also loves a Manchester derby, and has six goals in last six appearances against Erik ten Hag's side.

The former Borussia Dortmund forward bagged three in City's win over Chelsea in pre-season, meaning that he's netted two hat-tricks in his last six outings for club and country.

United struggled at the back last term in what was their worst-ever Premier League campaign, and pre-season doesn't look to have solved any of their defensive worries, conceding in all but one game.

Haaland doesn't need many chances to get on the scoresheet, but I think he'll be granted plenty on Saturday - he's bound to score one.

Offers

Acca Flex: Place a pre-match 5+ leg Football accumulator and get a CASH bonus up to 50% if all of your selections win or your money back as CASH if one leg lets you down.

Betfred are running their famed Double Delight & Hat-trick Heaven Pre-Match offer on this match, meaning that if a player scores first and then nets again, you will be paid at double the odds. If he grabs a hat-trick, you will be paid at treble the odds!

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