Just four teams are left standing in the 2023 FA Cup, and the final will be set this weekend. Manchester City will be bidding to keep their hopes of a treble alive on Saturday, as they chase victory against Championship high-flyers Sheffield United. The Blades boast an excellent record in the competition against the Citizens.
Before Betting On Man City vs Sheffield United
Manchester City are looking to become only the second English team to win the treble this season, meaning that they will likely field a strong team on Saturday, despite a huge fixture against Arsenal in the Premier League creeping into sight. City has enjoyed a solid run to this stage of the campaign, which includes victories over Chelsea and Arsenal in the opening two rounds.
Manchester City has become a regular team at this stage of the competition, as they will be competing at the semi-final stage of the FA Cup for the sixth time in seven seasons. Furthermore, this is their fifth straight appearance in the semi-finals. However, City has lost four of their last five matches at this stage of the competition, and they could become the first team in history to lose four straight semi-finals in the FA Cup.
Sheffield United has outperformed many people’s expectations this season by reach the last four. The Blades overcame National League side Wrexham earlier in the competition, while they also eliminated Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur.
The Blades boast an excellent FA Cup record against City, as they have won each of their previous four. Their most recent win was a 2-1 success in the 2007-08 season. However, the Blades have reached an FA Cup final since 1936, and since then, they have lost five semi-finals, including most recently in the 2013-14 season.
Man City vs Sheffield United FA Cup Semi-Final Offshore Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Man City | Draw | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 1.16 | 8.25 | 15.00 |
| Bovada | 1.14 | 8.25 | 15.00 |
| BetUS | 1.16 | 8.00 | 13.00 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 1.16 | 8.25 | 15.00 |
| MyBookie | 1.15 | 8.70 | 15.00 |
Top-flight sides have an excellent record at this stage of the competition against lower league opposition, having won each of the last 13. There is a clear gulf in quality between these sides, and we expect City to sail through to the final of the FA Cup.
