Swindon - Manchester CityМ: Tips, prognosis & odds - 07.01.2022 - ENGLAND: FA Cup

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Swindon - Manchester CityМ: Tips, prognosis & odds - 07.01.2022 - ENGLAND: FA Cup
 
 
729 clubs started this season at the 141st edition of the English FA Cup. The oldest cup competition is full of tradition and has already written many fairy tales. Time and again, underdogs reward each other with the game of their lives. One such game will take place on Friday evening in the County Ground. The local fourth division Swindon meets Manchester City - the current industry leader in the strongest league in the world.
 
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"The Robins", as Swindon is called, suffered relegation in League One last season and have only been at home in League Two since then. However, the season so far has been promising and the home game against the reigning champions is the reward for these strong performances. Due to the new circumstances, several failures at the Skyblues, some fans of the Robins even dream of the sensation. Accordingly, in the duel between Swindon and Manchester City, betting odds are only offered at 10.00 for the sensational home win.
 
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The Skyblues from Pep Guardiola will have to appear with a greatly changed team and send a number of youngsters into the race. However, this does not change the clear favorite role.
 
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Swindon Statistics & Current Form:
 
In 1993/94 the club still played in the English Premier League, but had to accept direct relegation after only one year. Since then, Swindon Town has never been represented in the top English division. After being promoted in 2019/20, "The Robins" were completely overwhelmed in the third division last season and relegation was certain early on. Swindon conceded no less than 89 goals in the past season.
 
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One floor below, things are going much better for the team and direct re-ascent is currently quite possible. The tables in the English lower house of football should be treated with a little caution, because the number of games varies considerably. What is striking about the team of head coach Ben Garner is the fact that a home game is by no means an advantage. Of the 22 games played so far, Swindon was able to win ten games. However, only three wins in the home stadium were successful. The first game in 2022 could almost be described as an exception. Thanks to an outstanding Harry McKirdy (four goals) Swindon managed a 5-2 victory over Northampton Town.
 
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With the 5: 2 on New Year's Day, self-confidence could be gathered at the right time. Nevertheless, the statistics only show an average of 1.27 points per home game. For comparison - abroad, the Garner-Elf averaged 2.07 points per game (seven wins in eleven games).
 
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Regardless of whether Swindon is strong at home or not, this does not change the underdog role against the Skyblues from Manchester. Just one goal would be a big surprise. In view of only 15 goals in eleven home games (and five of them on Saturday), the tip at Swindon against Manchester City that both teams do not meet or that the favorite wins through to zero is much more likely.
 
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Expected formation of Swindon:
 
Wollacott - Iandolo, Hunt, Odimayo, Kesler - Lyden, Reed, Williams, Gladwin - McKirdy, Simpson
 
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Manchester City - statistics & current form:
 
The gripping 2-2 draw in the duel Tuchel against Klopp brought a winner - namely Manchester City. The reigning English champions are taking giant steps towards defending their title. While the competition has struggled with setbacks, especially in the last few weeks, things are going like clockwork for the Skyblues. One success follows the next.
 
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The first game in 2022 was also the best proof that things are not always easy with the Citizens, but that the necessary fight and bite are shown to "force” a victory. Against Arsenal, the Skyblues managed a dramatic victory, only in the 93rd minute did the Spaniard Rodri score the winning goal. In the Premier League it was the eleventh win in a row, across all competitions it was victory number six en suite.
 
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Thus, Manchester City has now won 14 of the last 15 competitive games. Thanks to the strong last few weeks, Manchester City now have a comfortable cushion in the league, Chelsea are ten points behind, Liverpool eleven points (but have a game to catch up). At the moment, Manchester City's successful title defense seems to be just a matter of time.
 
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Top talents like Luke Mbete, Cole Palmer, James McAtee or the young Brazilian Kayky, on the other hand, are pushing for minutes. Even without the big names like Kevin de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva or Ruben Dias, the victory will only lead to the strong guest. However, in order for a reasonable return to be possible, Swindon against Manchester City needs a prediction of a handicap success of the guests. In the meantime, however, we would advise against such a bet.
 
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Expected formation of Manchester City:
 
Steffen - Zinchenko, Mbete, Stones, Walker - Gündogan, Fernandinho - Palmer, McAtee, Kayky - Jesus
 
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Swindon v Manchester City Head-to-Head:
 
In fact, the direct comparison between the current fourth division and the English league leaders spits out 22 duels. Unsurprisingly, however, these games are not relevant to this unequal FA Cup duel. In the 21st century there were only two games. In the spring of 2000 in the championship (2-0 away win for Manchester City) and one season later in the third round of the FA Cup. Here, too, the Citizens prevailed 2-0. This means that Friday will be the first duel in 20 years.
 
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Bet base forecast & Swindon - Manchester City tip:
 
As the oldest competition in football history, the FA Cup enjoys a very high reputation. The top teams by no means take the games lightly, but given the enormous load in all competitions, a certain rotation is understandable and absolutely necessary. But this game is also a "David versus Goliath" duel if Pep Guardiola will spare some stars. The Skyblues are in great shape and rush from victory to victory. It is unimaginable that this impressive series will break on Friday evening. The regular favorite win at Swindon against Manchester City is not worth a tip recommendation with odds of 1.25 now.
 
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KEY FACTS - SWINDON VS. MANCHESTER CITY TIP:
 
  • Confidence at the right time - a brilliant 5: 2 success on New Year's Day
  • For the first time in 20 years, the teams face each other again

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Interesting betting opportunities can still be found in this duel. The central question will be, can the underdog surprise with a lot of commitment and passion? Or will Manchester City live up to the clear role of favorites and have a better training session under competitive conditions? Due to the unclear situation with the guests, the tendency is now in the direction of the hosts. With a courageous performance against the completely newly assembled City-Elf, a close game can be expected. That is why the recommendation for Swindon against Manchester City is "Swindon +1.5 goals", six units stake.
 
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Our prediction for the game
 
Swindon Town is clearly a blatant underdog in this game. Even a goal score should be rated as a small partial success. We bet on a straightforward presentation of the favorite and bet on a "victory to zero" for the Citizens. After all, this brings a strong rate of 1.70. For the tip "City victory in HZ 1" the odds are around 1.40.
 
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Odds increase when betting on the Citizens after 21 people from the environment of the first team are considered suspected cases. Among other things, Pep Guardiola has tested positive. A game cancellation is not (yet) in the room. Due to this fact, the article and the tip were adapted to the new circumstances.
 
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