Manchester City FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, FA Cup 2024-25 LAST 16
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — FA Cup at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Feb | Newcastle United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Manchester City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Millwall FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
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
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Manchester City FC is hosting Plymouth Argyle FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Manchester City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Mustapha Bundu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' The 35-year-old Kevin De Bruyne has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 38' The deadlock is broken! Maksym Taloverov gets on the scoresheet on 38 minutes.
- 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nico O'Reilly suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' Magnificent from Nico O'Reilly! That is 6 goals in 444 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Ruben Dias has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nathan Ake on 46 minute.
- 51' Tymoteusz Puchacz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' Erling Haaland is replacing James McAtee for the Manchester City FC side.
- 63' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Mustapha Bundu is withdrawn and Michael Baidoo gets his opportunity.
- 64' The whistle greets Darko Gyabi as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Houghton.
- 69' Manchester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 71' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Tymoteusz Puchacz on, Nathanael Ogbeta off on 71 minutes.
- 76' Nico O'Reilly has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 76 minutes.
- 80' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Kornel Szucs comes on to replace Matthew Sorinola.
- 83' Nico Gonzalez gets the nod from Manchester City FC. He replaces Phil Foden and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Goal! Kevin De Bruyne scores his 81 goal in 444 matches.
- Full Time. Manchester City FC beats Plymouth Argyle FC
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Nathan Ake ↓ Ruben Dias 46'
- 19
- 20
- 17
-
47
Phil Foden ↓ Nico Gonzalez 83'
- 10
- 18
-
87
James McAtee ↓ Erling Haaland 59'
- 82
- 75
- 22
Bench
- 31
- 27
-
3
Ruben Dias ↑ 46'
-
9
Erling Haaland ↑ 59'
- 11
- 24
- 7
- 26
-
14
Nico Gonzalez ↑ 83'
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
2
Bali Mumba ↓ Rami Hajal 64'
- 21
- 25
- 5
-
29
Matthew Sorinola ↓ Kornel Szucs 80'
-
15
Mustapha Bundu ↓ Michael Baidoo 63'
- 3
- 11
- 40
-
18
Darko Gyabi ↓ Jordan Houghton 64'
- 19
Bench
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↑ 64'
- 8
- 44
-
30
Michael Baidoo ↑ 63'
- 31
-
28
Rami Hajal ↑ 64'
-
17
Tymoteusz Puchacz ↑ 71'
- 34
-
6
Kornel Szucs ↑ 80'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nico O'Reilly | 2 |
| Maksym Taloverov | 1 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
2025-03-01
Manchester City FC
3–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2025-02-26
Tottenham Hotspur FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
W
2025-02-23
Manchester City FC
0–2
Liverpool FC
L
2025-02-19
Real Madrid CF
3–1
Manchester City FC
L
2025-02-15
Manchester City FC
4–0
Newcastle United FC
W
2025-02-11
Manchester City FC
2–3
Real Madrid CF
L
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2025-03-01
Manchester City FC
3–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2025-02-22
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2025-02-19
Luton Town FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2025-02-15
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2025-02-12
Plymouth Argyle FC
5–1
Millwall FC
W
2025-02-09
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Liverpool FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.94
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
45%
Manchester City FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.