The second spot in the FA Cup final will be decided on Sunday when underdog Coventry City clashes with Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
The sole non-Premier League side in the final four, Coventry City’s magical run might be coming to an end as they’ve recently struggled in the Championship. With one of their top playmakers suspended, it’s going to be even tougher sledding to keep their Cinderella story alive.
Find out where we’ve located the best betting value in our FA Cup semi-final picks for Coventry City vs. Manchester United on April 21.
Coventry vs Manchester United picks and predictions
Manchester United probably wishes their matches were played on paper rather than on the pitch. They’d likely have more wins, and they’d absolutely be performing better defensively.
However, that's just not the case, and only Sheffield United has conceded more shots this season than the Red Devils. That’s a Sheffield United side that’s conceded a league-high 84 goals through 33 matches, mind you.
And while Coventry won’t have Kasey Palmer to create as he has the entire tournament, they will have one of the top attacks in the Championship going against a Manchester United partnership of Harry Maguire and either youngster Willy Kambwala or an out-of-position Casemiro.
That’s why I’m backing both teams to find the scoresheet on Sunday, with the match being decided within regulation.
Manchester United have shown in this competition that they cannot keep a clean sheet, even with a stronger defense than what they’ll feature on Sunday. Meanwhile, Coventry has gotten to this point by defeating both Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday in the Premier League.
While they’re on a skid at the moment, having lost three of their last four in the Championship, they’re still scoring goals. They lost 3-0 last weekend, ending a streak of six matches in all competitions where both teams scored, and the match ended with 3+ goals.
Additionally, 13 of Man United’s last 18 matches have also met that criteria. That includes four of their last five, during which time they’ve conceded shots against like they’re getting paid to do so.
Coventry have nothing to lose at Wembley, and Man United will give them plenty of chances to hit on the counter. The Red Devils have yet to find a bad turnover they won’t commit, and it’ll bite them at least once.
Look for Man United to come out on top after 90 minutes, but not with a clean sheet intact.
My best bet: Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score (-129 at TonyBet)
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Coventry vs Manchester United same-game parlay (SGP)
Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score
Manchester United GK Over 2.5 saves
Coventry Over 4.5 corners
Our same-game parlay is a correlated play that ties into Man United’s inability to prevent shots. Onana has made 3+ saves in 14 consecutive matches and often has had more than that. Six of his last eight matches have seen him make at least five stops.
Those saves, along with the blocked shots Man United often come away with, will help Coventry City reach five corners. They’ve had 6+ corners in three of their last four matches, and have attempted the second-most in the Championship. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have conceded 5+ corners in 12 consecutive matches.
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Coventry vs Manchester United odds
Coventry vs Manchester United live odds
| Coventry |  Manchester United |
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|---|---|---|
| +459 | Moneyline | -186 |
| +380 | Draw | +380 |
| Over 3 (-127) | Total | Under 3 (+108) |
Odds courtesy of TonyBet.
Coventry vs Manchester United opening odds
- Moneyline: Coventry +459 | Manchester United -186
- Draw: 380
- Over/Under: Over 3 | Under 3
Coventry vs Manchester United side and Over/Under analysis
- The Red Devils are -200 favorites on the 3-way line, with the draw paying +380 and Coventry at +450.
- Coventry City have lost three of their last four matches.
- The Total of 3.5 goals has the Under priced at -160 and the Over listed at +115.
- There have been 4+ goals in four of Man United’s last five games.
Coventry vs Manchester United game info
| Location: | Wembley Stadium |
| Date: | Sunday, 4-21-2024 |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. ET |
| TV: | DAZN |
| Weather: | 54F, 13-18 mph wind, 7% chance of POP |
Coventry vs Manchester United key injuries
Coventry: Tatsuhiro Sakamoto M (Out), Jamie Allen M (Out), Kasey Palmer M (Out).
Manchester United: Raphael Varane D (Out), Luke Shaw D (Out), Lisandro Martinez D (Out), Scott McTominay M (Questionable), Jonny Evans D (Out).
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