Live on ITV1: Sat 12.45: Man City are 4/5 (Betfred) to beat Stoke in the FA Cup but they might have to settle for a draw (11/4, Stan James).
The last time Stoke and Manchester City met in the FA Cup was at Wembley in the 2011 final, City coming out on top that day thanks to a Yaya Toure winner and bookies expect Roberto Mancini’s men to have the upper hand again, Betfred making them odds-on at 4/5 to prevail as the pair renew hostilities in the fourth round this time.
Stoke are 4/1 courtesy BetVictor to ensure City won’t lift the trophy for the second time in three seasons but the two teams have been inseparable in their last three meetings at the Britannia Stadium and subsequently, Stan James’ 11/4 for it to finish all square is arguably the best match bet.
Moreover, as all of those recent draws have ended one-apiece, a repeat of that scoreline at 13/2 (BetVictor) isn’t without appeal and Skybet post an enticing 5/1 against scores being level after both 45 and 90 minutes. Edin Dzeko meanwhile, has been amongst the goals lately for City, finding the net four times in his last five matches and Stan James make the Bosnian front man 15/8 to add to his tally at some stage in the Potteries.
Recommended Bets:
Stoke and Man City to draw 1-1 – 13/2 (BetVictor)
Edin Dzeko to score at any time – 15/8 (Stan James)
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