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Football derbies are the perfect mixture of heated local rivalries, raw emotions, and wild fan energy. Teams often step up their game in these games, making form guides less dependable and ripping to shreds what would ordinarily be smart football predictions. 

The upside is, for our online betting community, this chaos creates opportunities, with markets capturing the mayhem of these showdowns.

And while the results may seem uncertain, clever strategies can turn these intense, high-stakes battles into real betting gold. Here are a few derbies you should look out for this season and opportunities you can cash out on:  


**Manchester Derby: Manchester United vs. Manchester City**  

No derby captures the word "unpredictable" quite like the Manchester Derby. Over the last decade, Manchester City has been the superior team, racking up trophies and attracting some of the world's top talent.

But when derby day comes around, Manchester United has held their own. In the last 20 derbies before this season, City won 11 times while United has claimed a respectable 7 victories, including last season's FA Cup final. 

Only 2 of those 20 matches ended in a draw, meaning someone almost always walks away with bragging rights. Our betting tips for the Manchester Derby: bet on Over 2.5 total goals and a double chance for either team to win (no draw). 

● **Derby Dates: [14th December, 2024 and 5th April, 2025](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/football/england/premier-league)** 

**El Clásico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona**  

Just like the Manchester derby, El Clásico brings its own unpredictability. But if you look closer, the winner is often there to spot. 

In recent years, form has actually mattered, with the stronger team that season usually coming out on top. Two seasons ago, when Xavi led Barcelona to the league title, the Catalans beat Real Madrid in three Clásico matchups across all competitions. 

Last season, with Real Madrid clearly the superior team, they won three encounters across all competitions as they were crowned Champions League and  LaLiga winners. 

This season, with Hansi Flick now at Barcelona, they’re looking like Spain’s best team, even though it is early days. 

They’ve won all 7 league games so far, scoring 23 goals at an average of 3.3 per game. Raphinha looks reborn, and teenage star Lamine Yamal is playing with the poise and maturity of someone twice his age.

If the recent trend continues, we might see Barcelona go unbeaten in El Clásico this season. 

● **_Derby Dates_: [26th October, 2024 and 11th May, 2025](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/football/spain/la-liga)** 

**Der Klassiker: Bayern München vs. Borussia Dortmund**  

Dortmund's 2-0 win over Bayern in March ended their five-year drought in this fixture. Before that, Bayern dominated, winning 10 of the last 11 Der Klassiker matchups, with just one ending in a draw.

A key takeaway from those games is the goal count — only one of their last 12 meetings had under 2.5 total goals, and both teams scored in 8 of those 12 matches.

Considering how strong both sides have looked in attack this season, especially Bayern, who’ve netted 20 goals in their last three games, this goal-heavy trend is likely to continue and BetKing offers the best odds for this market.  

● **_Derby Dates_: [30th November, 2024 and 12th April, 2025](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/football/germany/bundesliga)**


**North London Derby: Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur**

The first game of this season’s derby already took place (on the 15th of September), with Arsenal grabbing a 1-0 win at the Tottenham Stadium. 

This victory extended the Gunners' unbeaten streak in the derby to 5 games, with 4 wins during that stretch. 

Mikel Arteta’s somewhat conservative approach to this fixture in recent years has paid off handsomely and the Gunners are becoming increasingly hard to break down. 

The reverse fixture is set for January at the Emirates, where Spurs haven’t won in the league since late 2011. Our bet of the day, though it might seem obvious, is for Arsenal to complete the double over Spurs. 

● **_Derby Date_: [14th January, 2025](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/football/england/premier-league)**

**The Intercontinental Derby: Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray** 

Mark your calendars for February 23, 2025, because the next Intercontinental Derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe is going to be explosive. 

Galatasaray dominated the first derby of the season on September 21st with a 3-1 win, and if we’ve learned anything from José Mourinho, it’s that he hates losing—especially at home, and especially to his biggest rival. 

That must’ve stung. The game was as fiery as expected, with our very own Victor Osimhen even grabbing an assist. 

The return leg is shaping up to be a proper battle, and here’s what to look out for. First, cards.

The last game may not have had a red card, but there were 9 yellow cards, so betting on Over 5.5 bookings seems like a smart move. 

Also, with 11 red cards in their last 17 meetings, it’s worth taking a risk on someone seeing red in February. 

As for clean sheets, while both teams scored last time, that broke a streak of 6 games with at least one clean sheet in this fixture. 

With Mourinho likely to set up defensively in the rematch, betting against both teams scoring could be the way to go. 

● **_Derby Dates:_ [23rd February, 2025](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/football/turkiye/super-lig)**

 
**Derby Della Madonnina: Inter vs. Milan**  

Matteo Gabbia's 89th-minute winner for Milan last weekend ended the Rossoneri's 6-game losing streak against their city rivals. 

It was the longest winning run by either side in this derby, with Inter's victories spanning Serie A, the Champions League, and the Supercoppa Italiana. 

While it’s tough to predict how the reverse fixture will unfold, one thing's for sure—there’s usually a winner. Our tip? Bet on a double chance for either team to win (no draw).  

● **_Derby Date:_ [2nd February, 2025](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/football/italy/serie-a)**

**Le Classique: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Marseille**  

If there’s one derby I’m excited about this season, it’s Le Classique. With the highly rated Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille and a few big-name signings, the gap between these two teams has definitely narrowed—especially with Kylian Mbappé's departure to Real Madrid. 

Marseille's only win in Le Classique since 2021 came in the Coupe de France, while PSG have won 6 of the last 7 Ligue 1 encounters (1 draw), including the last 3 without conceding. 

It’s still early in the season, but both teams are neck and neck on the table, level on points after 5 games. 

They each have players leading the charts for goals and assists, making it look like they’ll be battling for both individual and team honours this season. 

PSG will still be slightly favoured in this fixture, but make no mistake, this is a new era in French football - things won’t be so straightforward for the Parisiens.  

● **_Derby Dates:_ [27th October, 2024 and 16th March, 2025](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/football/france/ligue-1)**


**Riyadh Derby: Al-Hilal vs. Al-Nassr**

The Riyadh Derby between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr has gained a lot more global attention in recent years, thanks to the influx of superstars into the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Nassr boasts players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, and Marcelo Brozović, while reigning SPL champions Al-Hilal have Aleksandar Mitrović, Sergej Milinković-Savić, João Cancelo, and even Neymar, who’s made just 3 appearances so far. 

Since the Saudi Pro League’s “money-boom” era in 2022, Al-Hilal has owned this rivalry, with 8 wins to Al-Nassr’s single victory (2 draws) across all competitions. 

Al-Hilal clearly has the upper hand and started this season with 4 wins in 4 games. If I had to make a bet prediction, I’d go big on Al-Hilal completing the double over Al-Nassr.  

● **_Derby Dates:_ [31st October, 2024 and 4th April, 2025](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/football/saudi-arabia/professional-league)** 

**Oriental Derby: Enugu Rangers vs. Enyimba** 

In the Nigeria Professional Football League, there’s no shortage of thrilling derbies to look forward to.

Last season, the Southwest Derby between Sporting Lagos and Remo Stars grabbed a lot of attention, with Remo taking the first match 2-1 at home, and Sporting Lagos getting payback with a 4-1 win in March. 

Now, with Sporting Lagos relegated, the spotlight shifts back to the Southeast, where Enugu Rangers and Enyimba face off in the Oriental Derby.  

These two sides are evenly matched, with Enyimba winning the 2023 league title and Rangers taking it this year.

Their last clash ended in a major controversy that led to the game getting abandoned. Rangers held a 2-point lead on top of the table heading into Matchday 35 as both teams met in Enugu.

Rangers were awarded a late penalty but before it could be taken, Enyimba’s away fans stormed the pitch—a rare case since pitch invasions usually come from home supporters.

In the aftermath of the chaos, Rangers were handed an automatic 3-0 win and they would eventually win the title while Enyimba was hit with a heavy fine.

The People’s Elephant haven’t forgotten, vowing revenge, which sets up an intense derby later this season. 

● **_Derby Dates: TBD_** 

 
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