Bet Builder Tips: 44/1 double for the Manchester derby

It’s the final round of fixtures before the international break in the Premier League this weekend with Manchester United v Manchester City the headline fixture in Gameweek 11. The pair face off on Saturday lunchtime with City the big favourites priced at just 8/11 to take all three points.

The game kicks off at 12:30, live on Sky Sports and @AnthonyEadson is on hand with his best bet builder tips for the game. At the time of writing the double on his two selections pays 44/1 with Betfair or Paddy Power which can be backed by clicking the link below. Most Paddy Power customers should also have a £5 free bet available to use on the game which can be accessed via the promotions page on their website or app. 

All eyes will be on Old Trafford on Saturday with Pep Guradiola hoping to improve his record against their City rivals with their current record standing at just one win in the last five meetings in all competitions. 

For the first half of my Bet Builder double on Saturday I’ve taken a lean towards Joao Cancelo providing an assist in the match. 7/2 is currently on show from Betfair and Paddy Power with Sky Bet taking a more conservative approach at just 2/1.

Manchester City got the three points in the Champions League against Club Brugge on Wednesday in a 4-1 victory that saw left-back Cancelo register three assists! The 27-year-old registered five assists in 27 games in the league last season and six in 22 in his final Serie A campaign with Juventus. Cancelo has been prominent in the final third for City registering 8 shots in his last two matches and with this in mind and him starting all ten league games for City so far this term I’m happy to have him on-side for once against United.

Coupled with Joao Cancelo is Cristiano Ronaldo to also provide an assist anytime during the match. A player who needs no introduction who is continuing to perform at the very highest level, Ronaldo scored both goals on Tuesday evening in his side’s 2-2 stalemate at Atalanta. 

However, it’s the assist market where I think the value lies on Saturday with the former Real Madrid and Juventus man, 6/1 to record one anytime with Betfair or Paddy Power. Ronaldo turned provider for Edinson Cavani’s goal against Spurs last Saturday in his side's 3-0 win over Spurs in London, creating a total of 0.4xA (Expected Assists) in the match.

In his first season with Juventus, Ronaldo registered eight assists in 33 Serie A appearances and with Edinson Cavani likely to start up top with the 36-year-old on Saturday, I think the 6/1 looks an attractive price against a side that United have beaten three times since the start of 2020. 

That’s 44/1 on the bet builder double. Best of luck to anyone following the selections and please always gamble responsibly.