Leyton Orient vs Manchester City prediction and betting tips on February 8, 2025
Game Prediction
The FA Cup Round of 32 will feature a match between Leyton Orient and Manchester City on February 8, 2025. Hosting the current English champion is already an achievement for the outsider.
Our prediction for the match Leyton Orient vs Manchester City
“The O’s” were in the fifth division of the country at the end of the last decade. Still, having improved the performance dramatically, they entered the League One in 2023, finishing in 11th place there. “The Citizens”, on the contrary, did not maintain their position in the Champions League, although they remained the best in the Premier League, after the “treble” of the last but year.
Guardiola and his team started the season well, but the minimal reinforcement in the summer, combined with Rodri’s injury, had an effect in the autumn. As a result, the grandee fell apart in all tournaments. The team was knocked out of the League Cup. The favourite could not win in the Champions League for a long time. It also conceded first in the game against Brugge, but still managed to take a 3-1 victory, which sent the club to the play-offs (and straight to Real!). Speaking about the Premier League, the titleholder, having strengthened the squad, including Marmoush, returned to the top 4 by February. As for the meeting with Arsenal, everything broke down again – that struggle was lost with a 1-5 result with wild mistakes. The next cup opponent from the suburbs of London looks quite decent in the League One, and hopes to fight for the Championship at least through the play-offs.
Wellens’ wards were able to overcome Boreham Wood, Oldham and Derby County. It is reasonable to mention that the first and last cases were successful only due to penalties. The grandee warmed up in the previous round at neighbouring Salford, defeating the MU legends’ project – 8-0.
Leyton Orient vs Manchester City: key statistics and trends
- Leyton Orient had been unbeaten in 13 games, but the club lost to Stockport in the previous round on the native field.
- Manchester City has won 6 of 9 previous matches.
- On average, Manchester City scores 2 goals and concedes 1.46 goals per meeting.
Leyton Orient vs Manchester City: possible starting line-ups
Leyton Orient (possible line-up): Keeley – Currie, Beckles, Simpson, Clare – Jaiyesimi, Pratley, Galbraith, Donley, Perkins – Kelman.
Manchester City (possible line-up): Ederson – O’Reilly, Khusanov, Simpson-Pusey – Grealish, Doku, Savio, Gundogan, McAtee, Matheus Nunes – Marmoush.
Previous head-to-head matches: Leyton Orient vs Manchester City
This is the first meeting of such different clubs.
Free prediction for the match Leyton Orient vs Manchester City
The favourites, and obvious ones, despite all the troubles, are the guests. Still, they have real problems, and the hosts, who play football well, will be able to provide at least “both teams to score: yes” (odd: 2.17).