Sniffer dogs will be deployed in a bid to detect flares being smuggled into the Manchester derby, while officers have the option of wearing protective goggles.
The moves by Greater Manchester Police follow the largely successful passing of September's game at the Etihad Stadium, which City romped 4-1.
On-duty officers along the segregation line between supporters will be offered goggles if required at Old Trafford.
Needed? Officers along the segregation line will wear protective goggles if they are required
Chief Superintendent John O'Hare, match commander, said: 'We work closely with both Manchester United and Manchester City to ensure everyone attending this fixture can do so in a safe and enjoyable manner.
'We also listen to the views of supporters and always seek to get the balance right in terms of policing style.
'I know that the vast majority of supporters attend football matches in the spirit of the game and that it is a handful of individuals who let their clubs down - the policing operation on Tuesday will reflect this.
'It is a credit to both sets of supporters that incidents of criminality and anti-social behaviour have largely become the exception over recent derby matches and we want to ensure that continues.
'We are all proud of our football heritage here in Manchester and it is important that we work together to ensure the football on the pitch becomes the story and that the reputations of two great clubs and one amazing city remain intact.'
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