In round five of the FA Cup, the leader in Premier League Manchester United meets the wonder Crawley Town, second spot in Blue Square Premier.
Crawley Town surprised everyone, when they faced Derby County and were able to eliminate them. The team takes the second spot in Blue Square Premier league 5th tier, and do not know the defeat since October 16th 2010. Crawley boss Evans has stated that his team has got a gameplan and they will stick to it, and they are sure they can score on Old Trafford.
Manchester United, nearly failed in the game against Southampton, but with 2 late goals the Red Devils were able to turn the match around. Last year, Manchester United was knocked out in this tournament on their very own stadium by the Legue One then Leeds with 0:1.
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While United are the clear favorite in this game, the odds given for the home victory are miserable, priced at 1.06. As for now, most played bet is Manchester United – 2.5 priced at 1.93.
If you are thinking that most of United’s starters won’t show up because of the upcoming Champions League game, you are probably right. If we are to look for the surprise here, the odds are very rewarding. The draw is priced at 11.00 while the away victory at 29.00.
A double chance bet is also available at 8.00 with which you are covering 66% of the outcome of the game. The main question remains, can Crawley Town manage to play their game on Old Trafford as they did until now.
The Over bets are worthless as well, Over 2.5 Goals is priced at 1.35.
Personally I’d stay away from this game, unless you are combining it in a long list of games and can afford one to slip away. I’d risk and back the double chance bet since it’s extremely rewarding in a game that United might not even try or care. Their focus is mainly on the visit against Marseille, plus if you have followed United’s progress in the FA Cup, most games showed mixed performance.
Another reason to look for the surprise here is because Crawley are only the sixth non-league since the second World War to reach the Fifth Round and none of those sides have progressed further. Also the last three non-league teams to play against Manchester United in the FA Cup have earned a replay.
Recommended Bet:
Draw or Crawley Town @ 8.00 (Bet365)
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