Manchester City vs Exeter City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

This is going to be the first-ever outing between these clubs.

Manchester City are all set to battle it out against Exeter City in what is going to be their third-round fixture of the 2025-26 FA Cup. The Etihad Stadium will witness this entertaining contest between these clubs.

The Cityzens will be at home for their upcoming contest and it is surely going to be a confidence booster for them. They have failed to secure a win in their last three Premier League matches. Manchester City have quality players in the squad and they are likely not going to face any difficulties in their upcoming cup game.

The Grecians are going to face a tough contest for their next FA Cup contest. They have not come up with their best performances this season. Exeter City will be away from home and it is going to keep them under pressure from the start. Even though they have performed decently in their last three matches, the next match is not going to be an easy challenge.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Etihad Stadium
• Date: Saturday, January 10
• Kick-off Time: 08:30 p.m. IST/ 03:00 p.m. GMT/ 10:00 a.m. ET/ 07:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Adam Herczeg
• VAR: In use

Form:

Man City: W-W-D-D-D

Exeter City: W-L-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Erling Haaland was once again on the scoresheet for Man City in their previous league game. Even though it was not enough to get them to a win, the Cityzens managed a draw. The Norwegian striker is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the hosts and is going to be a menace for the visitors.

🎯 @ErlingHaaland's 150th City goal ✨ pic.twitter.com/AKn5AovMqd

— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 8, 2026

Jayden Wareham (Exeter City)

Jayden Wareham will be looking to step up his game and help his side stand a chance against the hosts. The 22-year-old has performed decently in the league, but he must come up with a top-notch effort in the upcoming FA Cup game. It is also going to be beneficial for Exeter City.

Match Facts

• Manchester City haven’t faced a defeat in their last 11 matches.
• Exeter City are on a three-match undefeated run.
• These clubs are going to face one another for the first time.

Man City vs Exeter: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester City to win @1/11 Coral
• Erling Haaland to score @2/7 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @10/21 Ladbrokes

Injury and Team News

Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb and Savinho are not going to be in action for Manchester City due to their injuries.

Exeter City have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Man City won: 0

Exeter won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Man City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Trafford (GK); Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, O’Reilly; Rodri; Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Cherki; Haaland

Exeter City predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Whitworth (GK); Turns, Fitzwater, Woodhouse; Niskanen, McMillan, Brierley, Oakes; Cole; Wareham, Higgins

Match Prediction

The Cityzens will be full of confidence and the visitors will be under pressure. Manchester City are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Exeter City in their upcoming FA Cup clash.

Prediction: Man City 4-0 Exeter

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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