In this post, you can find our Man City vs Salford prediction with expert betting tips and latest odds ahead of this FA Cup 2025/26 clash at the Etihad.
Manchester City face Salford in the FA Cup for the second successive season and the Ammies will be desperate to avoid a repeat of last January’s Etihad mauling.
The League Two outfit were thrashed 8-0 by a largely second-string City side, for whom James McAtee netted a hat-trick.
The worry for Salford is that drubbing is by no means a one-off for City in the FA Cup — a competition they have thrived in under Pep Guardiola.
Man City vs Salford Prediction – FA Cup 2025/26
Since the Spaniard took charge in 2016, City have hit seven past Rotherham , six past Luton , Burnley and Watford and at least four goals in 12 other ties.
City hammered League One Exeter 10-1 in last month’s third round and are unlikely to show Salford any mercy as they chase a fourth successful FA Cup final appearance.
Our prediction is a Man City win with over 4.5 goals in total @ 20/23.
Betting Odds
Manchester City vs Salford Betting Odds – FA Cup 2025/26
Result (90 Minutes) | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Manchester City | 1/66 | 98.5% |
Salford | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Draw | 9/1 | 10.0% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Manchester City are overwhelming favourites to win in 90 minutes at 1/66.
Salford are priced at 20/1 with the draw available at 9/1.
To Qualify Odds
Manchester City 1/1000
Salford 28/1
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Head-to-Head
Manchester City vs Salford Head-To-Head Record
Last year’s third-round clash was the first-ever meeting between the clubs and proved an unforgettable one for varying reasons.
Guardiola left the likes of Erling Haaland , Bernardo Silva , Kevin De Bruyne and Josko Gvardiol on the bench but it mattered little as City tore their neighbours apart.
Who First Goalscorer In Manchester City vs Salford – FA Cup 2025/26
Jeremy Doku put City ahead in the eighth minute and Divin Mubama , Nico O’Reilly , Jack Grealish and McAtee emphatically banished any thoughts of an upset before Doku made it 6-0 in the 69th minute.
McAtee then struck twice more to complete his treble and cap a miserable day for a Salford outfit famously owned by Manchester United’s ‘Class of 92’.
Team Form Guides
Manchester City Form Guide
City kept up their pursuit of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a convincing 3-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday with Antoine Semenyo again on the scoresheet.
The Ghana winger has now netted five times in eight appearances for City , having also scored four goals in his last six matches for Bournemouth before moving to the Etihad in January.
He is 7/2 to open the scoring on Saturday while O’Reilly is 7/2 to net at any time.
Will Manchester City Win By 4+ Goals? Man City vs Salford 2025/26
If Guardiola shuffles his pack, as has been his wont, then the likes of Omar Marmoush ( 11/4 ), Tijjani Reijnders ( 7/1 ) and Ryan McAidoo ( 13/2 ) are worth considering for first goalscorer.
Salford Form Guide
Salford make the short trip lying sixth in League Two, just four points off an automatic promotion spot and with a game in hand on all the teams above them.
They had been on a superb 10-match unbeaten run, winning eight, up until recently but have suffered 1-0 defeats to both Chesterfield and Accrington in their last two games.
Karl Robinson rued his side’s missed chances against Accrington and he will know they must make the most of any opportunities they get at the Etihad .
You can get 11/8 for both teams to score this weekend, or 13/10 for Salford to net at least once against a City defence which could again be missing a number of big names.
Betting Tips
Manchester City vs Salford Betting Tips
Manchester City to win & over 4.5 goals @ 20/23
Antoine Semenyo to open the scoring @ 7/2
Nico O’Reilly to score anytime @ 10/3
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