Coventry City F.C.
Manchester United
Coventry City F.C. will host Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the Coventry Building Society Arena on March 19, 2023. The Sky Blues, currently 12th in the Championship, will be looking to cause an upset against the Red Devils, who are second in the Premier League.
Manchester United will be favored to win the match, but Coventry City have a good record at home this season, having lost only three times in all competitions. They will also be buoyed by the fact that they have already knocked out a Premier League team in this year's FA Cup, having beaten West Ham United in the third round.
Head-to-Head
The two teams have met 10 times in the past, with Manchester United winning seven times and Coventry City winning twice. The last time the two teams met was in the 2019-20 FA Cup, with Manchester United winning 3-0.
According to Bet365, Manchester United are the clear favorites to win the match, with odds of 1/4. Coventry City are priced at 14/1 to win, while the draw is priced at 7/2.
Our prediction: Manchester United to win 2-0
Story 1: Manchester United have a poor record in the FA Cup in recent years, having not won the competition since 2016. However, they have a strong squad this season and will be confident of beating Coventry City.
What we learn: The FA Cup is a difficult competition to win, even for the best teams. Manchester United will need to be at their best to beat Coventry City.
Story 2: Coventry City have a good record at home this season and will be confident of causing an upset against Manchester United. They have already knocked out one Premier League team in this year's competition and will be hoping to do the same to Manchester United.
What we learn: Underestimating lower-league teams in the FA Cup can be a dangerous game. Coventry City will be a tough test for Manchester United.
Story 3: Callum O'Hare is a key player for Coventry City. The winger has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season and will be looking to add to his tally against Manchester United.
What we learn: Individual players can make a big difference in cup matches. Coventry City will need O'Hare to be at his best if they are to beat Manchester United.
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Table 1: Head-to-Head Record
Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
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Manchester United | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Coventry City | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Table 2: Betting Odds
Bet | Odds |
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Manchester United to win | 1/4 |
Coventry City to win | 14/1 |
Draw | 7/2 |
Table 3: Key Players
Player | Team | Position | Goals |
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Callum O'Hare | Coventry City | Winger | 10 |
Marcus Rashford | Manchester United | Forward | 24 |
Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | Midfielder | 14 |
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