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 (2026/26)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
100%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Will Evans | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Plymouth Argyle FC get us underway at Etihad Stadium.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' 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.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester City FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' Michael Baidoo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' What composure from Maksym Taloverov! The Ukraine international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 43' With 1 assists to his name this season, Bali Mumba is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester City FC.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nico O'Reilly makes it 1-1.
- 46' The whistle greets Nathan Ake as he departs to be replaced by Ruben Dias.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Manchester City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Erling Haaland. He replaces James McAtee on 59 minute.
- 63' Another substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC to replace Mustapha Bundu by Michael Baidoo on 63 minute.
- 64' A change in the Plymouth Argyle FC ranks — Darko Gyabi exits the field as Jordan Houghton enters on 64.
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Nathanael Ogbeta is withdrawn and Tymoteusz Puchacz gets his opportunity.
- 76' Nico O'Reilly does the damage! The net is bulging and Manchester City FC surge ahead!
- 80' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kornel Szucs is hanging Matthew Sorinola on the field on 80 minute.
- 83' Manchester City FC make a change. Phil Foden trudges off to be replaced by Nico Gonzalez on 83 minutes.
- 88' Plymouth Argyle FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' What a moment for Kevin De Bruyne! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- With this win, Manchester City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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.