In the FA Cup on 14.02.2026, Manchester City faces Salford City. Odds for a Manchester City win are minimal at 1.03, a draw is at 19.00, and a Salford City victory is valued at 36.00. The probabilities for a 1X2 outcome are as follows: Manchester City - 92.35%, draw - 5.01%, Salford City - 2.64%. This setup highlights the clear superiority of Manchester City according to bookmakers and statistics.
In the last five matches, Manchester City maintains an average possession of 56.6%, registers 2.6 yellow cards, 11.4 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Salford City shows 50% possession, 1.2 yellows, 11.4 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. In their last three encounters, Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 (11.02.2026), overcame Liverpool 2-1 (08.02.2026), and beat Newcastle 3-1 (04.02.2026). Salford City lost to Accrington Stanley 0-1 (05.02.2026), won against Tranmere Rovers 2-0 (31.01.2026), and lost to Chesterfield 0-1 (27.01.2026). In their head-to-head on 11.01.2025, Manchester City thrashed Salford City 8-0.
Manchester City averages 3.2 goals in their last five matches, scoring 2.4 and conceding 0.8. Salford City averages 2 goals, scoring 1.2 and conceding 0.8. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 4 out of 5 for Manchester City, and only 1 out of 5 for Salford City. In the first half, Manchester City recorded over 1.5 goals four times out of five, and twice in the second half. Salford City had no over 1.5 in the first half, and two out of five in the second. Manchester City scores most often between the 16th and 30th minute (36%), while Salford City scores between the 0th and 15th minute (60%). Manchester City concedes most frequently at the end (76-90, 40%), Salford City between the 46th-60th and 61st-75th minutes (40% each). Given Manchester City's high scoring ability and Salford City's weak defense, betting on over 4.0 goals at 1.52 seems justified.
For corners, Manchester City averages 4.2 per match, Salford City - 5.6. In the last five matches, Manchester City had no over 9.5 total, Salford City had three out of five. For a total of 9.5, the options are: over 9.5 at 1.60, under 9.5 at 2.25. In corner outcome betting, the favorite is Manchester City with odds of 1.02. Statistically, both teams are capable of winning corners, but Manchester City often controls the ball, while Salford City can capitalize on their chances playing defensively. Opting for over 9.5 corners seems reasonable, considering both teams' averages.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Manchester City vs Salford City, 14.02.2026 - Over 4.0 goals, odds 1.52. Correct score: 3-0, odds 7.00.


