Manchester City FC vs Birmingham City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Birmingham City FC — FA Cup at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Birmingham City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Scott Ledger
- Referee Eddie Smart
- Referee Martin Atkinson
3 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.7 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Newcastle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Manchester United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 16 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
Manchester City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester City FC
| Antoine Semenyo | 3 G | 2 A |
| Erling Haaland | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Etihad Stadium!
- 5' Lukas Jutkiewicz is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Birmingham City FC so far.
- 8' GOAL! Bernardo Silva scores on 8.
- 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Against the run of play, Bernardo Silva has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Manchester City FC in their trying to find a way past Birmingham City FC's compact .
- 30' Birmingham City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 33' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Phil Foden makes it 3-0.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 43' Adam Clayton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Ivan Sunjic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' The crowd applauds Ruben Dias as he leaves the pitch. John Stones steps in for Manchester City FC.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' Birmingham City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' Birmingham City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 67' It is a substitution in Manchester City FC team. Rodri is replaced by Fernandinho on 67 minute.
- 68' Lukas Jutkiewicz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonathan Leko on 68 minute.
- 73' The 36-year-old Maikel Kieftenbeld has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 74' Kyle Walker catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 75' The Manchester City FC manager makes a substitution. Gabriel Jesus departs to be replaced by Liam Delap.
- 80' Marc Roberts, a England defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester City FC and Birmingham City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jake Clarke-Salter on 88 minutes.
- Manchester City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Gabriel Jesus ↓ Liam Delap 75'
- 20
- 2
- 17
- 22
- 47
- 26
-
16
Rodri ↓ Fernandinho 67'
- 27
-
3
Ruben Dias ↓ John Stones 46'
- 13
Bench
- 8
- 31
-
25
Fernandinho ↑ 67'
-
5
John Stones ↑ 46'
- 11
-
61
Felix Kalu Nmecha ↑ 46'
-
78
Taylor Harwood-Bellis ↑ 46'
-
48
Liam Delap ↑ 75'
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 6
- 5
-
9
Scott Hogan ↓ Marc Roberts 46'
-
23
Jon Toral ↓ Adam Clayton 46'
- 15
- 19
- 1
- 17
-
34
Ivan Sunjic ↓ Jeremie Bela 67'
Bench
- 30
- 25
-
4
Marc Roberts ↑ 46'
- 12
-
10
Lukas Jutkiewicz ↑ 68'
- 3
-
8
Adam Clayton ↑ 46'
-
11
Jeremie Bela ↑ 67'
- 18
- 39
Coach
Karanka
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bernardo Silva | 2 |
| Phil Foden | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
2021-01-10
Manchester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-01-03
Chelsea FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
2020-12-26
Manchester City FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
W
2020-12-19
Southampton FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
W
2020-12-15
Manchester City FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2020-12-12
Manchester United FC
0–0
Manchester City FC
D
Birmingham City FC Form
2021-01-10
Manchester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2021-01-02
Birmingham City FC
0–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2020-12-29
Birmingham City FC
0–4
Derby County FC
L
2020-12-26
Nottingham Forest FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2020-12-19
Birmingham City FC
1–4
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-12-16
Cardiff City FC
3–2
Birmingham City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester City FC to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
33%
Manchester City FC or Birmingham City FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
2 – 0
14%
1 – 1
10.1%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
4 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 1
2.9%
1 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 25% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.