Our betting experts preview the FA Cup match between Manchester City and Sheffield United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
The FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley on Saturday sees Manchester City battling it out with Sheffield United.
Manchester City booked their spot in the final four by thrashing Championship leaders Burnley 6-0 in the quarter-finals, while Sheffield United defeated Blackburn Rovers 3-2.
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Manchester City Form
In their last three matches, Manchester City won 3-0 and 3-1 against first Bayern Munich and then Leicester, before drawing 1-1 against Bayern Munich. In their last six FA Cup home matches, the second-placed Premier League side racked up five strong wins, but no draws as they lost once. They scored 20 and conceded four goals.
Sheffield United Form
In their last three matches, Sheffield United lost against Burnley by 2-0, beat Cardiff by 4-1 winning 1-0 against Bristol City. The second-placed Championship side won half of their previous six away matches in the FA Cup, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored ten goals whilst conceding 11.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Manchester City and Sheffield United. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Manchester City have not lost the last 12 matches in a row
- Manchester City have scored in 27 of the last 29 matches
- Manchester City have won the last 4 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 4.5
- Manchester City have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring more than 3.5 goals
- Manchester City have won the last 8 matches in a row
- In 9 of the last 10 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Sheffield United have won 4 of the last 5 matches
- Sheffield United have not lost 4 of the last 5 matches
- Sheffield United have scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Manchester City vs Sheffield United – Players in Form
Phil Foden has been Manchester City’s most consistent goalscorer in the FA Cup this season. The midfielder has three goals in as many games. Olivier McBurnie has scored one goal in two of Sheffield United’s last three FA Cup matches.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United Betting Tips
Full-time result
Manchester City have been pretty scary at home, winning ten of their last 10 home games across all tournaments, while also managing to draw zero of these. They lost zero of the games, while Sheffield United won four of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost three as well. Amazingly, Manchester City are on a streak of 15 matches without defeat.
Both teams to score
Sheffield United managed the first goal of the game in only four of their 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Manchester City were first on target in nine of their last 10 outings.
Total goals
Manchester City saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 3.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Sheffield United, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches. Manchester City are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 15 matches.
Match predictions: Manchester City vs Sheffield United
To sum up, the upcoming match between Manchester City and Sheffield United seems to be a good betting opportunity.
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