Defending champions Manchester City aim to make history as they face Manchester United in the 2023-24 FA Cup final on Saturday. The Citizens, who secured their fourth consecutive English Premier League title this season, seek to become the first team to win both the EPL and FA Cup titles in back-to-back campaigns. They also hope to join Manchester United and Arsenal as the only clubs to achieve both championships in the same season three times. The Red Devils, on the other hand, are vying for their 13th FA Cup crown after a narrow 2-1 loss to City in last year's final.
Kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London is set for 10 a.m. ET. Manchester City are -310 favorites (risk $310 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest odds, with Manchester United as +750 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +430, and the over/under for total goals scored is set at 3.5. City are -600 to lift the trophy, while United are +375. Before making any picks, it's worth considering insights from SportsLine’s soccer expert Martin Green.
Martin Green, a seasoned sports writer and handicapper, has been profitable in multiple soccer leagues this year, including the Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and Euro 2024 Qualifiers. He has also been successful with Premier League picks, going 30-22-1.
Green has analyzed the Manchester City vs. Manchester United match from every angle and revealed his predictions and picks, which you can find at SportsLine. Here are the current betting lines and trends:
- **90-minute money line:** Manchester City -310, Manchester United +750, Draw +430
- **Over/under:** 3.5 goals
- **Spread:** Manchester City -1.5 (-120)
Why You Should Back Manchester City
Manchester City are aiming for their eighth FA Cup title and looking to extend their unbeaten streak across all competitions to 36 games. Since a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa on December 6, City have amassed 29 wins and six draws. They swept the EPL series with United this season, winning 3-0 away in October and 3-1 at home in March.
City's striker Erling Haaland, tied for third in the competition with five goals, scored all of them in a 6-2 win over Luton Town in the fifth round. Haaland also netted three goals against United in the EPL this season. Midfielder Phil Foden has scored six goals in his last five games against United, including a brace in the home victory. The Citizens have kept four clean sheets in their five FA Cup matches, including a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the semifinals.
Why You Should Back Manchester United
Manchester United have reached the FA Cup final for a record 22nd time, surpassing Arsenal. They have won close matches in the competition, defeating Nottingham Forest and Liverpool by one goal each and needing penalties to overcome Coventry City in the semifinals. Captain Bruno Fernandes has been key, scoring one of United's goals in the semifinal and converting his penalty.
Fernandes leads United with three goals in the FA Cup, while midfielder Scott McTominay has scored in the last two FA Cup games. Fernandes also scored United's only goal in last year's final against City. Forward Marcus Rashford has scored six times against City across all competitions and netted United's lone goal in their two EPL meetings with City this season.
How to Make Manchester City vs. Manchester United Picks
Martin Green has thoroughly analyzed the FA Cup final and is leaning towards the Over on the goal total. He has also identified a pair of confident best bets and offers a comprehensive breakdown of this clash. Visit SportsLine to see Green's expert picks and analysis for the FA Cup final.
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