Burton v Manchester City Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 23^rd January 2019 (Kick-off 7:45 PM)

On Wednesday night, League One Burton Albion host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in the semi-final second leg of the Carabao Cup.

It is fair to say that Manchester City have effectively already booked their place in the final by recording an astonishing 9-0 win at Etihad Stadium in the first leg. This game is all about Burton restoring some pride.

Burton have been a poor run of form of late, winning just one of their last six games in all competitions, which has curtailed their hopes of earning promotion this season.

Even the home sides recent record at the Pirelli Stadium is an inconsistent one, as Albion have won two, lost two and drew one of their last five matches on home soil in all competitions.

Top Football Bookmakers

Manchester City are still in contention to win four competitions this season. With the race for the Premier League hotting up and their progression to the final all-but sealed, boss Pep Guardiola is likely to name a much-changed team for this clash.

City’s recent away record has not been that great of late, as the Citizens have won their last two away games, but had previously failed to win in three games on their travels in 90 minutes in all competitions.

Prediction

Away win and/or over 2.5 goals scored