Big Match Breakdown: Manchester City v Bristol City

Lee Johnson’s men are likely to play a similar XI to the one that saw off the Red Devils in the quarter-finals.

Centre-back duo Nathan Baker and Aden Flint offer physicality and class in defence, and should partner each other again. At the other end, high-scoring Bobby Reid could well be the supplier for striker Jamie Paterson.

Key Battles

The visitors will have to deal with their opponents’ pace and trickery out wide. Diaz is rapid on the left flank. On the right, Bernardo Silva has proved a skilful presence with an eye for goal.

Luke Steele has produced heroics in the Robins’ goal throughout this run. He’s kept out the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Troy Deeney, but can he cope against the class and ruthlessness of Aguero?

As for Lee Johnson’s charges, their main threat will likely come from harrying the Citizens’ defence. Jamie Paterson is a wily player, while Bobby Reid can produce a bit of magic in an instant.

Put simply, the likes of Adarabioyo and Eliaquim Mangala can’t afford to muck about on the ball.

Match Odds

Man City’s incredible form this season is reflected in their odds of 1/11 in the Match Betting. The Robins are 25/1 to pull off a shock victory on the night, with 9/1 about the draw.

The South-West club have scored 16 times in their five Carabao Cup games this term, while the Citizens have netted in 17 of their last 18 matches. Both Teams to Score is a 5/4 shot.

Bernardo Silva has scored in each of Man City’s last two domestic cup games, and looks well-priced to Score Anytime at 7/5.

For the Robins, Bobby Reid has already bagged 13 goals this term. He’s 5/2 to add to that tally at the Etihad.

Guardiola’s men have led at the half-hour mark in five of the last eight games. Result After 30 Minutes: Man City is 20/23, while Man City to Win Both Halves can be backed at 4/5.

All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing