Derby County vs Manchester United
5th March 1945hrs
Football – England – FA Cup
Pick Derby County AH+1.5
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 1.52 odds taken 2139 GMT, Wednesday 04 March
Thursday evening brings us further action from the FA Cup with the clash between Derby County and Manchester United as the betting tips continue at Pride Park.
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Derby County Preview – Can Derby make life difficult for United ?
Derby’s recent 3-1 win away from home at Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship could serve as a timely boost ahead of their FA Cup clash with Premier League Manchester United as The Rams look to continue their good work at Pride Park where the hosts have lost just twice all season in the second tier.
Despite defeats to Bristol City and QPR which were both away from home, Derby will still remain confident that they can hold their own and cause Manchester United problems in their own backyard as The Rams are unbeaten in their last 7 matches at home in all competitions.
This decent spell of results have seen Derby pick up 5 wins and 2 draws while the bigger picture shows that Philip Cocu’s side have suffered just 1 defeat out of their last 17 matches overall in all competitions.
Let’s not forget though that they’ll be up against Premier League opposition so perhaps backing the hosts with the handicap may prove to be more prudent.
Manchester United Preview – Can Man Utd continue good form?
A 1-1 draw away at Everton last weekend in the Premier League extended Manchester United’s unbeaten run in all competitions to 8 matches without a loss, and the visitors also inched closer to Chelsea and the top four of the top flight.
United have made slow but steady progress in recent weeks under Solskjaer as The Red Devils have registered 5 wins and 3 draws which include a 6-0 thrashing of League Two outfit, Tranmere Rovers, in the previous round of the FA Cup.
The visitors also bring a 5-match unbeaten run away from home into this cup clash but it’s interesting to note that United have managed to win by a 2+ goal margin in just 3 of their last 15 matches on their travels in all competitions.
This therefore gives Derby a chance of at least keepings the result close here tonight.
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Key Facts – Derby County vs Manchester United Tip
- Derby have lost just 1 of their last 17 matches at home in all competitions
- Derby have picked up 5 wins and 2 draws in their last 7 at home
- United have won by a 2+ goal margin in just 3 of their last 15 away matches in all competitions
This cup-tie is far from a foregone conclusion as United have one eye on the holy grail of a top four finish in the EPL.
The best betting odds for Derby County vs Manchester United
Derby to win: 6.00 at bet365
Draw: 4.20 at bet365
Man Utd to win: 1.53 at bet365