Leyton Orient will host Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday at Brisbane Road. Leyton secured a dramatic 6-5 penalty win over Derby County in the last round, while Manchester City thrashed Salford City 8-0. Both teams will be looking to bounce back after tough league losses, with Leyton suffering a 1-0 loss to Stockport County in League One and City falling 5-1 to Arsenal in the Premier League.
📅 Match Date: February 8, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 6:00 PM
🏟 Venue: Brisbane Road
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Leyton Orient’s Performance
Leyton Orient saw their two-match winning streak end with a home loss to Stockport County last week. They have struggled to score in recent games, failing to find the net in three of their last five matches. However, Leyton have been solid in the FA Cup and have won their last five home games in the competition. They will need a strong performance to test Manchester City.
Manchester City’s Performance
Manchester City are coming off a heavy 5-1 loss to Arsenal, ending their two-match winning streak in the league. Despite this setback, City remain one of the strongest teams in Europe and are expected to dominate the match with their star-studded squad. Players like Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jack Grealish will be crucial for their success in this FA Cup tie.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- The two teams have met 16 times in all competitions, with City winning 12 of these encounters, while Leyton Orient have claimed two victories.
- Leyton have won their last five home games in the FA Cup.
- City are on a six-game winning streak in away games in the FA Cup, scoring 20 goals.
- Leyton Orient have lost two of their last three home games, failing to score in both of those losses.
- Manchester City have conceded nine goals in their last two away games.
Match Prediction
Leyton Orient will look to make the most of their home advantage and aim to upset Manchester City. However, considering City’s squad depth and quality, they are heavy favorites to win this tie comfortably. Despite some key absentees for City, they should have enough firepower to secure a convincing victory.
Prediction: Leyton Orient 0-3 Manchester City
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
- Score808
- Live7HD
- Epics Sports
