Manchester City vs Exeter: a convincing win for Manchester City?
Exeter
In a third-round FA Cup tie taking place on Saturday, January 10, Manchester City will host Exeter at home. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this match.
Manchester City vs Exeter: match facts and H2H
- Manchester City have failed to win their last three matches, all ending in draws.
- Manchester City’s unbeaten run stands at 11 consecutive matches.
- At home, Man City are unbeaten in six straight games.
- Exeter are unbeaten in their last three matches: one draw and two wins.
- Out of seven away matches, Exeter have won only one and lost five.
- This season, Manchester City have won 40% of their matches with a clean sheet, while Exeter have managed 35%.
- Exeter have lost significantly more matches without scoring: 35% compared to just 10% for Man City.
- Manchester City have scored in both halves in 47% of their matches.
- Manchester City and Exeter have never faced each other before.
Manchester City vs Exeter: match preview
Manchester City reached the FA Cup final last season, where they lost 0:1 to Crystal Palace. Now they will be looking to go all the way again, although their recent form has not been particularly convincing. They have failed to win their last three games, all of which ended level. In the league, the Citizens have allowed Arsenal to pull three points clear after 21 rounds. Their FA Cup campaign this season is only just getting underway.
Exeter are representatives of League One, the third tier of English football. The team currently sits 14th in the table with 30 points after 24 rounds. They are just three points above the relegation zone, meaning a tough survival battle lies ahead. In their last three matches, Exeter have remained unbeaten, recording one draw and two wins. In the FA Cup, Exeter started from the first round, beating Halifax 2:0 and then thrashing Wycombe 4:0 in the second round.
Probable line-ups
- Manchester City: Trafford; Lewis, Mfuni, Alleyne, Naylor; Gray, J. Heskey; McAidoo, Cherki, R. Heskey; Mukasa
- Exeter: Whitworth; Sweeney, Fitzwater, Turns; Niskanen, Doyle-Hayes, Brierley, McMillan; Cole, Aitchison; Wareham
Prediction
Manchester City will be playing at home and are the clear favourites in this fixture. I believe the Citizens will secure a win and suggest a bet on Manchester City’s individual total over 3.
