Manchester City vs Salford prediction, betting tips and odds: Solid Salford can keep the score down

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Where to watch Manchester City vs Salford

You can watch Manchester City vs Salford in the FA Cup third round at 5.45pm on Saturday, January 11th, live on BBC One.

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Manchester City to win by two goals
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Manchester City vs Salford odds

Here are the latest odds ahead of Manchester City vs Salford in the FA Cup third round on January 11

Odds correct at time of publishing

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Manchester City vs Salford predictions

Manchester City are falling short in their efforts to win a sixth successive Premier League title but they are serious contenders for the FA Cup and can get off to a solid start with an unspectacular victory over League Two neighbours Salford at the Etihad.

Salford's rise from the Northern Premier League Division One North (level eight on the pyramid) to League Two has been heavily influenced by former Manchester United FA Cup winners Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Paul Scholes, who are part of the club's Project 92 Limited ownership group.

And the Ammies are in with a chance of another promotion after climbing to third in the fourth tier.

They are also through to the FA Cup third round for the first time in their history and were richly rewarded when paired with City in the draw.

Going up against Pep Guardiola's side guarantees a financial boost and Salford approach the contest in high spirits after winning their last six League Two fixtures without conceding.

Facing City will be a massive test, but Salford manager Karl Robinson enjoys a challenge and will do his utmost to pull off a huge giant-killing.

While Salford gear up for the biggest match in their history, City's aim is to do a professional job and limit the risk of injuries as they build up to a busy period.

Guardiola's team have six games left on their January schedule and the Salford one will be the lowest of their priorities.

A second-string City side may feature senior players such as Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku in need of some match minutes alongside a handful of promising youngsters.

Given the mass changes it may take City a while to settle into their stride but they can ease through to the fourth round with a modest two-goal margin of success which may be an acceptable outcome for both parties.

Key stat

Salford have not lost by one than two goals in any of their last 42 matches

Manchester City vs Salford team news

Manchester City
Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees and Ruben Dias, Ederson and John Stones haven't featured since the turn of the year.

Salford
The visitors are without injured contingent James Chester, Dan Chesters, Kelly Nmai, Francis Okoronkwo and Josh Austerfield. Stephan Negru has been recalled by his parent club Oxford.

Probable teams

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Walker, Simpson-Pusey, Ake, Wilson-Esbrand; Nunes, O'Reilly; Doku, McAtee, Grealish; Foden.
Subs: De Bruyne, Silva, Kovacic, Gundogan, Haaland, Akanji, Gvardiol, Lewis.

Salford (3-1-4-2): Young; Shephard, Tilt, Garbutt; Ashley; Mnoga, Watson, Fornah, Berkoe; Adelakun, Stockton.
Subs: Edwards, Taylor, Lund, Kouassi, McAleny, Luamba, Woodburn, Jones.

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Inside info

Manchester City

Star man Jack Grealish
Top scorer Erling Haaland
Penalty taker Erling Haaland
Card magnet Kyle Walker
Assist ace Jeremy Doku
Set-piece aerial threat Nathan Ake

Salford

Star man Ossama Ashley
Top scorer Cole Stockton
Penalty taker Cole Stockton
Card magnet Ossama Ashley
Assist ace Ossama Ashley
Set-piece aerial threat Curtis Tilt

Man City vs Salford bet builder predictions

Jeremy Doku to score any time
The Belgian attacker has been struggling to nail down a regular starting berth but he can take his chance by scoring against fourth tier opposition.

Under 4.5 goals
Salford have defended superbly in recent weeks and can offer sufficient resistance to ensure a respectable scoreline against the Premier League champions.

Ossama Ashley to be carded
Ashley is joint top of the League Two card count with nine yellows in 23 appearances and seems an obvious candidate for another caution.

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