{"id":1422708,"date":"2026-01-09T10:35:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1422708"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:35:16","slug":"match-preview-man-city-vs-exeter-city-10-01-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-man-city-vs-exeter-city-10-01-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City vs Exeter City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester City<\/a> welcome Exeter City to the Etihad in a classic FA Cup David vs Goliath clash. While City are perennial favourites in this competition, all eyes are on whether Exeter, who can make history. The action kicks off at the Etihad Stadium, promising a fascinating contest between the Premier League<\/a> giants and their ambitious visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Over 3.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n3\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
    (62.5%)<\/td>\n    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCity\u2019s attack and Exeter\u2019s efficiency point to goals; both average 3+ per match combined.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Jake Doyle-Hayes to Be Carded<\/strong><\/td>\n12\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
    (29.4%)<\/td>\n    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nExeter average 2.5 cards per game. Expect pressure and fouls in midfield.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n