Luton Town vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup

Prediction published on 27/02/2024, 08:30  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 27/02/2024 at 08:39 in FA Cup Predictions

FA Cup holders Manchester City travel to fellow Premier League side Luton Town in the fifth round. City won 1-0 at Bournemouth on Saturday and are now only a point behind leaders Liverpool but from a game more. That win extended their unbeaten run to 17 games since a loss at Aston Villa in early December. Their FA Cup win last season was the first time they'd lifted the trophy since 2019. They are ultra-consistent though and only once since 2016 have they failed to reach at least the semi-final. The Citizens have won their last eight matches in the FA Cup. This season has seen them get a 5-0 home win over Huddersfield Town and a 1-0 win at Tottenham in round four. Last December saw them win 2-1 at Luton Town in the Premier League.

Luton Town slipped back into the Premier League relegation zone at the weekend. The Hatters last played on February 21 and lost 4-1 at Liverpool, their third consecutive league defeat. Their last win was a 4-0 home victory over Brighton and Hove Albion but they've gone four matches without a win since then and conceded 13 goals. Home form has seen them win one of their last five matches. To reach this FA Cup fifth round they beat League One Bolton Wanderers in round three. They were held to a draw at home but won the away replay. It was smoother in the fourth round with a 2-1 win at Everton. Our tip here is for City to win and be ahead at both half and full time.