Manchester United vs Middlesbrough
4th February 2000hrs
Football – England – FA Cup
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 1408 GMT, Thursday 3 February
The FA Cup resumes this weekend, with the fourth-round action getting underway on Friday night when Ralf Rangnick’s Manchester United welcome Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough to Old Trafford. United will fancy their chances of seeing off the EFL Championship side and booking their spot in round five, but Boro are in good form and could be tricky opponents at the Theatre of Dreams. We have the latest odds and best tips for this intriguing FA Cup clash.
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Manchester United Preview – Will the Red Devils extend unbeaten run?
Manchester United have made a big improvement on the pitch since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was replaced by Ralf Rangnick. The Red Devils have suffered just one defeat since the change of management, and they head into this cup tie having won three and drawn one of their past four.
In the third round of the FA Cup, the Red Devils squeezed past fellow Premier League side Aston Villa. An eighth-minute Scott McTominay header was enough to give United a 1-0 victory over Steven Gerrard’s troops.
The Manchester giants have a proud history in this competition, and this class of United players will want to go far this season. They should get past Championship opposition on Friday night.
Middlesbrough Preview – Can in-form Boro cause an upset at Old Trafford?
Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is doing a fine job at Middlesbrough at present. Since taking the Riverside Stadium hotseat back in November, Wilder has guided the Blades to eight wins from 12 league and cup fixtures.
After their five-game winning streak was ended by Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough bounced back with a vital 1-0 home success over Coventry City last time out. Boro’s main aim will be promotion, but the Steel City club would no doubt welcome a decent cup run this term.
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Wilder’s side beat Mansfield Town in a five-goal thriller in round three, with an injury-time own goal putting them through. Of course, this will be a far greater task for the North Yorkshire club. The bookies have the away win priced at 15/2.
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough Betting Advice
This will be the first meeting between the clubs since they squared off in the 2016-17 Premier League campaign – United won both games that season.
They last met in the FA Cup back in March 2007. After a 2-2 draw at the Riverside, a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty gave the Red Devils a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford in a replay.
Man United have a good recent record over Boro, unbeaten in the previous 13 league and cup affairs (eight wins, five draws). Middlesbrough’s last victory was a 4-1 home league success back in 2005.
Key Facts – Manchester United vs Middlesbrough Betting Tip
- United have suffered just one defeat under Rangnick
- Middlesbrough have won eight of their last ten
- Boro have not beaten the Red Devils since 2005
United are generally very strong at home in the FA Cup, especially against lower-league opposition. Boro head to Old Trafford in high spirits, but the Red Devils should get the job done on home soil. You can get 10/11 for the hosts to win -1.
Four of United’s six wins under Rangnick have come with clean sheets. Check out the solid price of evens for the home side to win to nil again on Friday night.
The best betting odds for Manchester United vs Middlesbrough
Manchester United to win: 1/3 at Bet365
Draw: 4/1 at Bet365
Middlesbrough to win: 15/2 at Bet365
