League Two side Salford City have a chance to mix it with the big boys here, as they take on Pep Guardiola’s all conquering Manchester City. Two wins in their last two games have improved the mood at City somewhat and they will see the FA Cup as their best shot at winning a trophy this term. Meanwhile, Salford will be looking to create one of the stories of the season here, backed to the hilt by Manchester United’s infamous Class of 92.
Manchester City vs Salford City Best Odds
This should be a very good game at the Etihad, between two sides at opposite ends of the football pyramid.
| Manchester City – 1/16 (-1600) | Draw – 18/1 (+1800) | Salford City – 50/1 (+5000) |
| Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
| Yes – 17/20 (-115) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
Manchester City vs Salford City Analysis
This should be a super contest in East Manchester, with no quarter given.
Manchester City
Back to back wins have improved the mood and the narrative at the Etihad Stadium in recent weeks and City will be looking to keep that going here. Whilst their Premier League dominance looks to be coming to an end for now, the blues still have plenty to play for in both the FA Cup and the Champions League this term. Pep Guardiola should shuffle his pack here, with City hoping to see some players return from injury in this one and get minutes under their belt.
Team news: John Stones, Ederson, Ruben Dias, Mateo Kovacic, Rodri and Oscar Bobb will all miss out here for Manchester City.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ortega, Walker, Simpson-Pusey, Lewis, Akanji, Nunes, O’Reilly, Gundogan, McAtee, Grealish & Doku.
Salford City
Gaining promotion from League Two will be the ultimate objective for Salford City and manager Karl Robinson this season but they will relish the opportunity to take on Manchester City in this one. They are a very well organised outfit, who tend to raise their game in the bigger fixtures, and they have absolutely nothing to lose in this one. Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs are amongst those who run the club at Salford and how they would love to cause an upset at City here.
Team news: There are no injuries of note in the Salford City camp.
Salford City Predicted Lineup:
Young, Tilt, Garbutt, Shephard, Ashley, Watson, Mnoga, Berkoe, Fornah, Stockton & Adelakun.
Manchester City vs Salford City Prediction
This should be a very good game here at the Etihad, with all of the expectation on Manchester City to put in a big performance. Salford will enjoy being party poopers and could trouble the hosts on occasion but Manchester City have won their last two and should make it three on the spin in this one.
Prediction: Manchester City to win the match – 1/16 (-1600) – Rhino Bet.
Manchester City vs Salford City – The Ultimate Bet
Manchester City to win & BTTS – 4/1 (+400) – Fitzdares
Scoring a goal would be a huge achievement for Salford in this one and they will have a good go at the hosts but City should simply overpower them across the park.
