FA Cup Finals Betting Odds: Man City vs Man United Preview
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City’s Treble Hopes Alive and Well
On Saturday, the first-ever Manchester Derby in a cup final will occur. Manchester City will take on rivals Manchester United at London’s famed Wembley Stadium. Both teams have already won a trophy this season. City triumphed in the Premier League and still have the Champions League final next weekend. They could pull off an incredible treble should they win both finals. Meanwhile, Manchester United finished third in the EPL this season and won the EFL Cup. In this highly intriguing clash, we’ll take a look at the FA Cup finals betting odds.
Head-to-Head
The last time Manchester City and Manchester United met, the Red Devils got a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. Man City won the reverse fixture, 6-3, as Erling Haaland and Phil Foden Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored hat tricks.
City have won four of the last six meetings in all competitions. The last three times these teams have met, both teams have scored. This will be the first time Manchester City and Manchester United meet in the FA Cup final.
City Stumble Post-Title
- Semifinal Result: 3-0 W vs. Sheffield United
- Key Injuries: D Ruben Dias (Questionable), D Manuel Akanji (Questionable), M Kevin de Bruyne (Probable), F Jack Grealish (Questionable)
Manchester City clinched the Premier League title with three games to go. Since then, they’ve had mixed results as they prepare for two cup finals. On the final day of the Premier League season, City lost 1-0 to Brentford as Pep Guardiola rested many of his starters.
Erling Haaland, Ilkay Gundogan, John Stones, Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, and Rodri were unused substitutes. Meanwhile, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Kevin de Bruyne, and Jack Grealish missed out due to injuries.
All of them may be back for Saturday’s match, while De Bruyne looks the most likely to suit up. In any case, the FA Cup finals betting odds list Manchester City as the favorites for the match.
Despite not winning each of their last two matches, City had another excellent season. Erling Haaland proved to be the signing of the season. The Norwegian broke the record for most goals in a Premier League season with 36.
He also won the Premier League Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year awards. Meanwhile, De Bruyne led the league in assists with 16. In all competitions, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, and Julian Alvarez have also registered 20 goal contributions this season.
Mahrez scored a hat trick in City’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United in the FA Cup Semifinal. He’s not the only City player to achieve a hat trick in the FA Cup this season. Haaland registered three goals in City’s 6-0 win over Burnley in the quarters. City have not conceded a single goal in this season’s FA Cup, showcasing their defensive prowess. Their outstanding performance in the tournament raises expectations for their potential success in European tournaments, such as the UEFA Champions League or the UEFA Europa League.
They’ve outscored their opponents 17-0 throughout five matches and knocked out Chelsea and Arsenal.
Ten Hag, United Close Out Season on Saturday
- Semifinal Result: 0-0 (7-6 PK) W vs. Brighton
- Key Injuries: D Lisandro Martinez (Out), M Marcel Sabitzer (Out), F Antony (Out)
Erik ten Hag’s first season as Manchester United coach has been a success. The Dutch manager led United to an EFL Cup win, guiding them back into the Champions League. United finished third in the Premier League and have won their last four matches.
They’ve relied heavily on Marcus Rashford for goals this season, and the England international reached the 30-goal mark across all competitions. No other United player reached the 15-goal mark, and only Bruno Fernandes reached double digits.
Manchester United are battle-tested and went up against four other Premier League teams on their FA Cup schedule. In the Semifinal, United held Brighton to a scoreless draw on the road and won in a penalty shootout.
The Red Devils won their previous three matches in the FA Cup by a 3-1 scoreline vs. Fulham, West Ham and Reading. United’s first shutout of the competition came in January in a 3-0 win vs. Charlton.
United do have some injuries heading into Saturday’s final. Defender Lisandro Martinez has been out since mid-April, and Victor Lindelof has filled in nicely alongside Raphael Varane.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and winger Antony are out for this match as well. United did recently get Christian Eriksen and Anthony Martial back from injury and they could certainly use them in this match. Casemiro, Eriksen and Fernandes should form the midfield trio for Ten Hag.
Match Analysis and Odds
In the first-ever Manchester Derby Cup final, Manchester City are one-goal favorites at -120 odds to cover. City most recently appeared in the FA Cup final 2019 as they got a massive 6-0 win over Watford. That season, they won the treble of the EPL, FA Cup, and EFL Cup.
United lost the 2018 final to Chelsea, 1-0, but did win the FA Cup in 2016. Manchester United have won the FA Cup 12 times, which only trails Arsenal’s 14 titles. United +1 sits at -110 odds and have lost to City by more than one goal in four of the last six meetings.
The FA Cup finals betting odds also price Manchester City at -200 odds to win in 90 minutes and -400 odds to come away with the trophy. Penalties decided last year’s final between Chelsea and Liverpool following a scoreless draw.
Three of the last nine FA Cup finals have finished in 90-minute draws, and a draw comes in at +360 odds here. United display +450 odds to win a fifth straight match and +300 odds to take home the trophy.
City have averaged nearly three goals in their last three matches vs. Manchester United. Still, under three goals are priced at -125 odds for Saturday’s match.
United have also averaged two goals per game in the last three meetings, and both teams to score shows -150 odds for the match. Both teams have only scored in one of the last five FA Cup finals, though. United’s fate in this match likely rests on if they can sever the connection between Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland. Even if they can shut the duo down, City’s wingers, likely Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva, are capable of big moments as well.
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