Manchester City are out to defend their Carabao Cup title on Sunday afternoon when they take on Aston Villa at Wembley.
Pep Guardiola’s men have lifted the trophy in each of the last two seasons, including as part of an historic treble last term, and are heavy favourites to make it three in a row this time around.
City are just 1/6 (1.16) with bet365 to claim victory inside 90 minutes and the bookmakers are also expecting a goal-filled affair, with over 2.5 goals priced at 2/5 (1.40).
Sergio Aguero was left on the bench for City’s 2-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid on Wednesday night but is only 8/15 (1.53) to score in a Wembley cup final for just the second time.
The Argentine was dropped for Gabriel Jesus at the Santiago Bernabeu and he is 8/13 (1.61) to add to the goal he scored in the Spanish capital with another strike here.
Also a substitute in Madrid, Raheem Sterling is City’s top scorer in this competition has not scored since his side’s 3-2 loss at Wolves on December 27 and is unlikely to gain much support at 8/11 (1.73) with bet365.
Riyad Mahrez scored twice when City beat Aston Villa 6-1 in the Premier League little under two months ago and may prove a popular pick at 6/5 (2.20) to net inside 90 minutes.
Having struck just twice in his last 20 appearances in all competitions, Bernardo Silva does not prove an attractive selection at 13/10 (2.30).
GettyTrue value, though, may lie with Kevin De Bruyne at 7/4 (2.75). The Belgian struck the winner against Real Madrid for his ninth goal of the campaign and will likely be on penalty duty at Wembley.
The shortest-priced Aston Villa player is Mbwana Samatta, who struck on his league debut for the club in February and is 9/2 (5.50) to score against the Carabao Cup holders.
Anwar El Ghazi scored a consolation in the 6-1 defeat when the sides last met and can be backed at 11/2 (6.50) with bet365 to take his tally to seven goals in all competitions.
Much of Villa’s attacking play runs through Jack Grealish and the midfielder is also available at 11/2 (6.50), with semi-final hero Trezeguet priced at 13/2 (7.50).
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
De Bruyne to score anytime at 7/4 (2.75) for a 1pt stake with bet365 