Leyton Orient vs Manchester City Prediction

This Saturday’s FA Cup clash sees Manchester City make the trip to face Leyton Orient at the Gaughan Group Stadium. This is a big match for the home side as they have the massive challenge of trying to knockout Premier League opposition to stay in the competition.

Key Stats

• Leyton Orient have scored 8 goals in their last 5 games whereas Manchester City have scored 15 goals in their last 5 games
• Manchester City’s James McAtee scored a hattrick in their last FA Cup match against Salford City

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams come into this game in hit and miss form across their last five games in all competitions. It has been goals galore for Manchester City, scoring 15 goals in that time frame but Leyton Orient have struggled in that department in comparison. With there being a bit of a gap between leagues, this Saturday looks set up to feature plenty of goals with constant pressure from City’s side.

Leyton Orient Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Josh Keely; Jack Currie, Dan Happe, Brandon Cooper, Ethan Galbraith; Jordan Brown, Darren Pratley; Azeem Abdulai, Jamie Donley, Dilan Markanday; Charlie Kelman

Leyton Orient have had a great start to their League One campaign, finding themselves inside the Playoff places now around halfway through the season. After 28 games they sit in sixth with 13 wins, 10 losses and five draws. Those results have left them with 44 points, sharing that tally with three other teams but it is goal difference that keeps them as high as they are. They made their way into the Fourth Round of the FA Cup by defeating Boreham Wood via penalty shootout in the First Round, an extra time win against Oldham Athletic in the Second Round and another penalty shootout victory in the Third Round, this time versus Championship opponents Derby County. Stepping up in the FA Cup this season for The O’s has been Sonny Perkins, grabbing a goal and three assists in the three games he’s featured in. Domestically however and it has been Charlie Kelman. He has found the back of the net eight times alongside registering five assists. That makes him both the top scorer and assister for Leyton Orient this season. Either one of them could be a potential difference maker for the mammoth task of trying to beat Manchester City this Saturday.

Manchester City Preview

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Line-Up: Scott Carson; Manuel Akanji, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Abdukodir Khusanov; Jack Grealish, İlkay Gündoğan, James McAtee, Matheus Nunes; Savinho, Phil Foden; Omar Marmoush

Like their opponents, Manchester City have also had an great start to their respective league, finding themselves in the UEFA Europa League position. After 24 games they sit in fifth place with 12 wins, seven losses and five draws. Those results have left them with 41 points, sharing that tally with sixth places Newcastle United but goal difference has them above The Magpies. They made their way into the Fourth Round of the FA Cup by thrashing Salford City of League Two acclaim, 8-0 the score come the final whistle. In the goals from that match was James McAtee who achieved a hattrick for The Sky Blues. With Pep Guardiola likely to name a weakened side, similar to the Salford match, McAtee could get him in the starting lineup again. Depending on which stars get sprinkled in, he could be the difference maker in ensuring City make it into the Fifth Round this Saturday.

Head To Head Stats: Leyton Orient vs Manchester City

This is the first official meeting between these clubs so neither side have a historical advantage over the other. Taking recent form and gap between divisions into account and it looks likely that Manchester City will win alongside a handful of goals in this first ever clash.

Betting Tips For Leyton Orient vs Manchester City

Despite their slump earlier on in the year, Manchester City have turned their bad form around and have slowly been climbing their way back up the Premier League table. Pep Guardiola will likely not put out a strong side given Leyton Orient are in League One but the weakened side should see City through to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with Manchester City To Win + Over 3.5 Goals as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 5/6 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £18.33 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Leyton Orient vs Manchester City

Leyton Orient 0-4 Manchester City