Opta Stats: Manchester City v Leeds

 

Leeds United return to the big occasion as they meet Manchester City in the FA Cup. Opta are on hand to crunch the numbers.

 

This will mark the sixth occasion that Manchester City and Leeds United have clashed in the FA Cup. Leeds lead the head-to-head with three wins to two. The Whites are 17.0 to win on this occasion.

 

The two teams met in the fifth round back in 1977. Leeds won 1-0 at Elland Road. A repeat of that scoreline can be backed at 50.0.

 

None of the last four matches between the two sides in all competitions have ended in an away win (three home wins and a draw). A City win is priced at 1.2.

 

The Premier League Champions have won six of their last nine in all competitions but are without a win in three (D2 L1). The draw is available at 8.4.

 

Neil Warnock's side have lost five of their last seven on the road (W1 D1; all comps). City are 1.58 to be winning half-time/full-time.

 

The Whites have not kept a clean sheet away from home this season. Leeds are 16.0 to keep a clean sheet, with City at 1.05 to score a goal.

 

Ross McCormack has scored four goals in his last six for Leeds. McCormack is 5.5 to score against Manchester City.

 

Manchester City have conceded just two goals in their last five home games in all competitions; keeping four clean sheets. Roberto Mancini's side are 1.83 to win to nil.

 

The last time the two teams met in March 2004, James Milner started in midfield for Leeds. Milner is 4.2 to score against his old club.

 

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