Manchester City – Salford: can City cruise into the next round of the FA Cup?
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Manchester City and Salford will meet in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday, February 14, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 CET. I have a betting tip for this encounter.
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Manchester City – Salford: match facts and head-to-head
- Manchester City are unbeaten in six consecutive matches: five wins and one draw.
- City have scored at least one goal in seven straight games.
- On home soil, Manchester City are unbeaten in 11 matches.
- They have won their last five home fixtures.
- In their previous five home games, City have scored at least two goals in each.
- Salford have lost two of their last three matches.
- Manchester City have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their matches this season.
- In 38% of their games this campaign, City have found the net in both halves.
- Manchester City thrashed Salford 8–0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Manchester City – Salford: match preview
Manchester City reached the FA Cup final last season and have kicked off the current campaign in emphatic fashion. In the previous round, the Citizens demolished Exeter 10–1. Their Premier League form has also been solid this season. City currently sit second in the table with 53 points from 26 matches. They trail the leaders by four points, meaning the title race is very much alive. In their most recent outing, the Citizens swept aside Fulham 3–0.
Salford represent League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The side are sixth in their division. After 29 matches, they have collected 52 points and sit five points behind third place, so the battle for a top-three finish and automatic promotion to League One is set to intensify. As for the FA Cup, they began their journey in the first round. Salford have eliminated Lincoln 2–1, Leyton Orient 4–0, and Swindon 3–2.
Probable line-ups
- Manchester City: Trafford; Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake; Gonzalez; McAidoo, Reijnders, Foden, Cherki; Marmoush
- Salford: Young; Turton, Dorrington, Garbutt; Butcher; Longelo, Grant, Woodburn, N'Mai; Graydon, Udoh
Prediction
Manchester City are clear favourites for this tie, and I believe they are capable of securing a convincing victory. My recommendation is to back City over 3.5 goals individually.
