Manchester City vs Exeter City: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Manchester City vs Exeter City: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 10 2026 | Etihad Stadium | FA Cup - Round 3 | 15:00 GMT

On Sunday we see one of the heavyweights on European football go head-to-head against a team that is sitting comfortably in League One of English football. Manchester City will be hoping that Exeter is just a simple stepping stone on their path to a potential FA Cup final again. However, Exeter will be hoping that they can get one of their if not their most historic victory ever against Manchester City and push their way through into the next round of the FA Cup with one massive upset. Our advanced algorithm, however, predicts that this game will be a simple 3-0 victory for Man City.

Key Betting Tip: Manchester City to win this match at 1.06 – this represents excellent value based on tips provided to us by our team of in-house tipsters.

Manchester City vs Exeter City Predicted Lineups

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-3-2-1): Trafford, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, O’Reilly, Rodri, Silva, Reijnders, Cherki, Doku, Haaland

Exeter City predicted lineups (3-4-1-2): Whitworth, Woodhouse, Fitzwater, Turns, Oakes, Brierley, McMillan, Niskanen, Cole, Higgins, Wareham

Recent Manchester City and Exeter City Match Analysis

Last 5 Manchester City Matches: Manchester City 2-0 Brentford (H) EFL Cup Manchester City 3-0 West Ham (H) Premier League Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City (A) Premier League Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City (A) Premier League Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea (H) Premier League

As expected from Manchester City some amazing form having not lost a match in the last 5, however, their last 2 matches haven’t been ideal for them. Having had 2 draws in a row, their confidence might have been knocked especially after winning so many games in a row. Overall, they have been very impressive with 3 clean sheets and only failing to score in a single game they will be flowing with confidence. With 8 goals in the last 5 matches, they will be likely to add at least 1 more from this game and will be hoping they can use this game to bounce back to winning ways.

Last 5 Exeter City matches: Exeter City 3-0 Barnsley (H) League One Cardiff 1-0 Exeter City (A) League One Wimbledon 1-0 Exeter City (A) League One Exeter City 1-0 Luton (H) League One Huddersfield 2-2 Exeter City (A) League One

Some strong form going into this game from Exeter with their only loss coming against the team that sits at the top of the table. Their main issue, however, does seem to have an effect on this game as the only points that they have lost in their last 5 matches have come in away games where they have found themselves losing and drawing in the last 2. This on top of the fact they are playing one of the best teams in the country could heavily knock their confidence going into this game.

Manchester City vs Exeter City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm has analysed over 200 pieces of data and predicted with a 70% confidence that Manchester City will win this match. The key factors that have helped this are players available, current form, and tactical matchup.

Best Manchester City vs Exeter City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Manchester City to win this match @ 1.06. This is based on their superior form and the players that they will have at their disposal going into this game.

Key Players to Watch: Manchester City vs Exeter City

Erling Haaland (Manchester City): One of if not the best striker in the world, he will cause a world of issues for Exeter with his strength, movement and pure ability. Having already scored 28 goals this season if he plays, he will be highly likely to add at least one more to that tally and help Manchester City advance in the competition.

Joe Whitworth (Exeter City): The goalkeeper will most likely have a lot to do in this game and so far, this season he has proved himself very confident at dealing with teams who create a lot. Having already kept 8 clean sheets, he will be hoping that he can add the most important one of this season against City. He has been very strong at stopping chances having prevented 3.11 Xg already in the league this season, he will most likely add another 1 to that depending on how this match goes, he will be vital in helping Exeter have a chance.

Manchester City vs Exeter City Match Facts

Referee: Adam Herczeg Stadium Details: Etihad Stadium, capacity 55,097 surface grass