Manchester City
VS
Salford City

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

Emirates FA Cup • 14.02.2026 - 15:00

MANCHESTER CITY VS SALFORD CITY PREDICTIONS, LINEUPS & BETTING TIPS

Manchester City welcome Salford City in FA Cup action on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Time to see what the numbers say.

The Form Guide

You can't argue with Manchester City's recent run: 4 wins in 5 games. A hat-trick of wins gives them plenty of confidence.

Salford City are flying right now — 4 wins from their last 5 is proper form.

The Algorithm's Verdict

Manchester City are clear favourites according to our numbers: 66.70% to take all three points. Salford City? Only 26.70%. Draw sits at 6.70%. The predicted scoreline? 5-0.

Goals Verdict

53.30% for BTTS. It's a maybe from the algorithm.

Two or three goals is the most likely outcome. Over 1.5: 95.00%. Over 2.5: 60.00%. Over 3.5: 55.00%.

Best Bet

If we're putting our neck on the line, it's Over 2.5 Goals at 15.00. The model gives this a 60.00% probability.

The Odds

Bookies have it: Manchester City 1.03, Draw 21.00, Salford City 29.00. BTTS Yes is 2.62, No is 1.44. Over 2.5 Goals at 15.00.


This analysis was automatically generated by the Football Park prediction system. The model uses historical performance and statistical analysis — but remember, this is football, and upsets happen. Please bet responsibly.

MANCHESTER CITY VS SALFORD CITY PREDICTIONS

Manchester City Win 72%
Draw 2%
Salford City Win 26%
Over 2.5 Goals 70%
BTTS Yes 43%
Most Likely Result Manchester City win
Most Likely Scoreline 5-0

MANCHESTER CITY VS SALFORD CITY HEAD TO HEAD

DateHomeScoreAway
11 Jan 2025 Manchester City 8 - 0 Salford City

RECENT FORM

Manchester City
W W W W W
Salford City
L W W W W

Manchester City Recent Results

DateHomeScoreAway
20 Sep Manchester City 5 - 3 Sunderland
17 Sep Manchester City 5 - 0 Norwich
13 Sep Manchester United 0 - 1 Manchester City
08 Sep FC Porto 0 - 2 Manchester City
05 Sep Manchester City 1 - 0 Coventry

Salford City Recent Results

DateHomeScoreAway
06 Oct Accrington ST 1 - 1 Salford City
03 Oct Salford City 1 - 0 Fleetwood Town
26 Sep Oldham 1 - 4 Salford City
22 Sep Salford City 1 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday
19 Sep Salford City 1 - 0 Swindon Town

MANCHESTER CITY VS SALFORD CITY LINEUPS

Confirmed starting XI and substitutes.

Manchester City
4-2-3-1
1
Trafford
45
Khusanov
5
Stones
68
Alleyne
21
Aït-Nouri
82
Lewis
14
González
47
Foden
4
Reijnders
10
Cherki
7
Marmoush
Substitutes
25Gianluigi Donnarumma
27Matheus Nunes
15Marc Guéhi
3Rúben Dias
33Nico O'Reilly
75Floyd Samba
42Antoine Semenyo
16Rodri
56Ryan McAidoo
Salford City
3-1-4-2
1
Young
28
Awe
24
Dorrington
29
Garbutt
17
Austerfield
45
Longelo
7
Woodburn
8
Grant
15
Cooper
26
Graydon
10
N'Mai
Substitutes
33Mark Howard
6Oliver Turton
4Ossama Ashley
18Matt Butcher
16Fabio Borini
9Cole Stockton
25Princewill Ehibhatiomhan
27Nicolás Siri
23Daniel Udoh

BEST MANCHESTER CITY VS SALFORD CITY BETTING TIPS

1
Football Park Best Bet 1 Home Win
Odds 1.02 98% chance
If you staked you would get back £10.20
2
Football Park Best Bet 2 Over 2.5 Goals
Odds 1.14 88% chance
If you staked you would get back £11.40

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MATCH RESULT PREDICTIONS

Manchester City Win
72%
Draw
2%
Salford City Win
26%
Correct Score
5-0

TOTAL GOALS PREDICTIONS

Over 1.5 Goals
95%
Over 2.5 Goals
70%
Over 3.5 Goals
55%
BTTS Yes
43%

FIRST HALF PREDICTIONS

Manchester City Win
73%
Draw
13%
Salford City Win
13%
Over 0.5 FH Goals
93%
Over 1.5 FH Goals
87%