Leyton Orient vs Man City Prediction, Lineups, Preview, and Team News | FA Cup, February 8, 2025

Leyton Orient vs Man City Preview

• Tournament: FA Cup
• Date: Saturday, Feb 8
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 pm GMT
• Venue: Brisbane Road, England

Man City will travel to Leyton Orient for their fourth round of the 2024/25 FA Cup season at the Brisbane Road. The Cityzens are expected to register a comfortable win against the hosts. The two teams will cross paths for the first time since 1966.

Hosts Leyton Orient have been flying high in League One this season and are dreaming of making a return to the Championship for the first time in 43 years. The O’s are sitting sixth in the league standings with 44 points after 28 games. Charlie Kelman is leading the goalscoring charts with 12 goals whereas Jamie Donley has bagged five assists for himself.

Meanwhile, the visitors have dropped to fifth in the league table with 41 points after 24 games. In the last five games, Man City have recorded 70 shots, 2,547 passes and 58.1% possession. Erling Haaland is leading the goalscoring charts with 19 goals followed by Phil Foden with seven. Veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and summer signing Savio are leading the assists board with six to their name.

Leyton Orient Team News

Leyton Orient squad will be without the services of defenders Sean Clare and Omar Beckles in this home tie. Players like Jordan Graham, Dan Agyei, Jack Simpson and Ollie O’Neill are still occupying the treatment room.

Man City Team News

As for the visiting side, the likes of Rodri, Jeremy Doku, Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias are all sidelined. Both Ederson and Oscar Bobb have returned from their respective injuries and will be assessed before the game.

Leyton Orient vs Man City Predicted Lineups

Leyton Orient predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Keeley

Defenders: James, Cooper, Happe, Currie

Midfielders: Pratley, Brown

Forwards: Perkins, Donley, Abdulai; Kelman

Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ortega

Defenders: Lewis; Khusanov, Stones, O’Reilly

Midfielders: Gundogan, McAtee

Forwards: Savinho, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland

Also Read: Southampton vs Burnley Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | FA Cup, February 8, 2025

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 16 times in the past, with Man City winning 12 of those games. Leyton Orient have managed only two wins between both sides, whereas the remaining two games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Leyton Orient vs Man City

Charlie Kelman (Leyton Orient)

Charlie Kelman is a 23-year-old forward who had a great start to his Championship campaign having joined from QPR on a season-long loan. Kelman has bagged 12 goals and four assists in 39 appearances this season.

Erling Haaland (Man City)

Erling Haaland who is regarded as one of the best strikers in the world has registered 25 goals in 33 appearances this season for the Cityzens. The Norwegian striker has posted a 2.42 xG in his last five matches.

Leyton Orient vs Man City Prediction

Leyton Orient saw their 11-game unbeaten come to an end following their 1-0 loss to Stockport last weekend. The hosts have reached the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 14 years. They would be keen to make a mark in the competition but would struggle to get past Pep Guardiola’s men this weekend.

As for Man City, they have one of the worst starts to the Premier League campaign as they are sitting fifth in the league standings. They enter this game on the back of a shameful 5-1 loss to Arsenal over the weekend. Despite the result, Man City are considered firm favourites in this tie.

Predicted Score: Leyton Orient 1-6 Man City

Also Read: Manchester United vs Leicester City Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | FA Cup, February 7, 2025

Where to Watch Leyton Orient vs Man City Live?

FAQs