With the U’s struggling for cutting edge, Al Hain-Cole expects Guardiola’s men to ease to another Carabao Cup win at the Kassam Stadium on Wednesday
Oxford United will be aiming to cause a Carabao Cup giant-killing when they welcome Manchester City to the Kassam Stadium in Wednesday’s quarter-final.
The U’s are taking part in this stage of the competition for the first time since 1987/88, when they progressed to the final four thanks to a shock win over Manchester United.
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However, they are priced at a lengthy 20/1 (21.00) with bet365 to pull off an upset against the current holders and Premier League champions.
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Indeed, Pep Guardiola’s men have lifted this trophy in each of the last two seasons, and are clear 1/9 (1.11) favourites to take their place in the semi-finals by coming out on top here.
Two of the hosts’ last three matches in this competition have been decided on penalties following deadlocked 90 minutes, and you can get odds of 9/1 (10.00) on them holding out for another draw in normal time.
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Anthony Forde, Jamie Hanson, George Thorne, Ben Woodburn and Simon Eastwood are all injured for the hosts, while top scorer James Henry is doubtful due to a thigh injury.
Aymeric Laporte, Leroy Sane, John Stones, and Sergio Aguero are all definitely ruled out, with David Silva also unlikely to feature.
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Henry’s absence would be a particular blow for Karl Robinson considering his team has been struggling for goals as it is recently – failing to find the net in any of the last three matches.
Such form is hardly ideal preparation for a game against a Citizens side that has proved unbeatable in this competition over the last two seasons, going 14 matches without defeat and conceding just twice in the most recent nine.
Oxford United vs Manchester City predictions
All in all, odds of 4/5 (1.80) are not to be missed on City coming out on top without conceding against misfiring Oxford.
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Man City to win to nil for a 2.5pt stake at 4/5 (1.80) with bet365