It’s David vs Goliath at Huish Park as Jose Mourinho’s big-spending Manchester United travel to lowly Yeovil in search of progress to the 5th round of the FA Cup and they will have to be alert to avoid an upset. Manchester United are flying in the Premier League and sit a mere 12 points behind Manchester City in the title race.
English FA Cup – Yeovil Town v Manchester United – Huish Park – Friday 26th January 2018 – 19:55 UK
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/2 at Skybet |
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Yeovil
Manchester UnitedYeovil Town
The Glovers are having a difficult campaign and will want to use this historic occasion to galvanise their season. Darren Way’s men only sit 2 points off the relegation zone in League Two and preserving their league status will be their priority for the season. Francois Zoko has notched 10 goals this season and would dearly love to notch against Manchester United.
Manchester United
There looks to be know stopping Manchester United at the moment, with Alexis Sanchez on the way and the momentum at the club building – they look to be mounting a serious pursuit of their neighbours Manchester City. United dispatched of Derby in round 3 thanks to 2 late goals from Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku. Romelu Lukaku has registered 16 goals this term and looks to be justifying his hefty price tag currently.
Head to Head
Yeovil have never beaten Manchester United in their history and hold a 0:3 head to head record against the Red Devils. The sides last met in the FA Cup back in 2015 – a game that United won 2-0 thanks to goals from Ander Herrera and Angel Di Maria.
Yeovil Town v Manchester United – Betting Odds and Predictions
Yeovil will be prioritising defending in this match and could be hard to break down – but United should have enough quality.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a banker bet at 4/7 with Betway.
United have been in fine form of late and should put Yeovil to the sword.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a great bet at 4/9 with PaddyPower.
Marcus Rashford could find himself in the starting XI at Huish Park and is always a threat.
Marcus Rashford to score anytime is 8/11 with Unibet.
United aren’t known for their free-flowing football but shouldn’t have any issues with lowly Yeovil.
Manchester United to win the match looks a sure fire winner at 2/11 with Skybet.
Score Prediction
Yeovil Town 0 – 3 Manchester United – 6/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip Yeovil Town v Manchester United
This is sure to be a spectacular match for Yeovil but United should have too much quality when it matters. Manchester United to win the match and over 2.5 goals to be scored in the game is a worthwhile punt at 1/2 with Betfair.