FA Cup weekend is always an exciting time for football fans, and tonight's match between Manchester City and Arsenal promises to be a thrilling encounter.
The Gunners currently hold the edge in the Premier League title race, but City will be looking to make a statement by knocking them out of the FA Cup. According to McBookie, Pep Guardiola's men are favoured to win the match, with Arsenal being listed as 16/5 outsiders. The home team is listed at 4/5 for the win.
In terms of goals, we should see plenty of action on the field, but BTTS (Both Teams To Score) may not be the best value for betting. Instead, McBookie has odds of 7/5 for either team to win by a one-goal margin.
Erling Haaland, who recently scored a hat trick, is also worth keeping an eye on. Unibet has even odds for him to have over 1.5 shots on target tonight. Additionally, Unibet also offers 4/5 on over 9.5 Gunners fouls, which could be a good bet if Jack Grealish starts for City.
In addition to the Manchester City vs Arsenal match, there's also a big game in the SPFL Championship as Ayr head to Cove for the first part of a league and cup double header. Both teams have been involved in some high-scoring matches this season, so McBookie has odds of 17/20 for over 2.5 goals in this match. This bet has landed in both meetings this season, with a 2-2 draw at Somerset followed by a 2-1 Ayr win up north.
Leighton McIntosh, who takes the penalties for Cove, is also worth keeping an eye on, with Bet365 offering 15/4 for him to score his eighth goal of the season.
FA Cup Betting Tips
- Super Singles: Over 1.5 Haaland shots on target (Evs, Unibet), Over 2.5 goals at Cove (17/20, McBookie).
- McBookie bet builder: Combining BTTS with Under 3.5 cards at Cove pays 316/100, which could be an interesting option for those looking to make multiple bets on the games.
I'm a sports journalist, football tipster and author from Dundee, who is now working in Glasgow. I've covered games at every level, from Junior football to internationals, and still love football even though it has clearly sold its soul. I've been in football tipping since 2018 with the MFT site.
