Leyton Orient vs Man City predictions, odds, betting tips and team news

Leyton Orient host Man City in an FA Cup fourth-round showdown on Saturday, February 8th, at 12:15pm (UK time).
Over 2.5 goals and James McAtee anytime goalscorer (29/10 with BetMGM)
Since suffering a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, the Cityzens have participated in six FA Cup away matches, with four of those games featuring more than 2.5 goals. Chances are Pep Guardiola will field a team similar to the one that started against Salford, which means key players like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden may be given a rest, either coming off the bench or being unused substitutes. James McAtee has long been touted as a future fixture in the City team and is likely to get another opportunity to play. In his last outing, he demonstrated his ability to make late runs into the box and finish chances, ultimately scoring a hat trick. Therefore, among those who will take to the field, he is one of the most likely to score for the Premier League champions.
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Leyton Orient vs Man City Odds
How both teams go into Leyton Orient vs Man City
Leyton Orient has followed a familiar pattern on their way to the fourth round. After starting from the inaugural stage, they have overcome Boreham Wood, Oldham Athletic, and Derby County, with each of these matches ending in a draw after 90 minutes. Orient squandered a two-goal lead against Boreham Wood, and the tie ended in a penalty shootout after extra time produced no further goals. In the next round, Josh Keeley equalized for Leyton in the 90th minute before Daniel Agyei won it in added time. Most recently, they let another lead slip, and despite losing Sean Clare to a second yellow card in extra time, they triumphed again in the shootout. Clare was the second Leyton player to be sent off in this season’s competition, following Jayden Sweeney, who was dismissed in the opening round.
There’s something amiss with Manchester City at the moment. Far from being the all-conquering team under Pep Guardiola, they have shown plenty of vulnerabilities, suffering a series of Premier League defeats that have almost dashed their hopes of winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive league title. In Europe, things were not much better, as the former Champions League winners only just scraped through to the playoffs from the inaugural League Phase. However, there are no such worries in the FA Cup, where the seven-time winners easily advanced past local rivals Salford City in the third round. Promising youngster James McAtee stole the show with his first hat-trick for his boyhood club. Fellow emerging talents Divin Mubama and Nico O’Reilly also found the net, along with first-team players Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish.
Leyton Orient team news
Goalkeeper Sam Howes is the only player unavailable for Leyton Orient heading into this match. Charlie Kelman, on loan from QPR, is Orient’s top scorer across all competitions, having netted 12 goals. Meanwhile, Sonny Perkins, on loan from Leeds, is the team’s playmaker, contributing six assists along with four goals of his own.
Man City team news
Rodri remains sidelined for an extended period, with his return anticipated next season. Manchester City are optimistic that Ruben Dias will be fit for this match but it could be a little early, while Jeremy Doku and Oscar Bobb are nearing their comebacks from injuries. However, there is currently no timeline for Nathan Ake’s return and Ederson is rated as 50/50.
Leyton Orient vs Man City head-to-head
This marks the first encounter between Leyton Orient and Man City since their Second Division match in May 1966, where City has triumphed in four of the last six matchups, recording one loss and one draw.
Leyton Orient vs Man City H2H | |||||||
Date | Score | Ground | |||||
7 May 1966 | Leyton Orient 2-2 Man City | Brisbane Road | |||||
11 Dec 1965 | Man City 5-0 Leyton Orient | Maine Road | |||||
31 Aug 1964 | Leyton Orient 4-3 Man City | Brisbane Road | |||||
26 Aug 1964 | Man City 6-0 Leyton Orient | Maine Road | |||||
18 Apr 1964 | Man City 2-0 Leyton Orient | Maine Road |
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