Bitesize Prediction: Salford City vs Swindon Town – 10/01/25

Competition: FA Cup

Market: Under 3.5 goals

Odds: 4/9 @ BetUS

In an all-League Two showdown on Saturday afternoon, Salford will welcome Swindon to Moor Lane for an FA Cup battle.

Starting with the hosts, putting in another eye-catching performance last time out as they opened the New Year with a 2-1 victory away at Barrow, Salford have embarked on a real purple patch and the mood in Karl Robinson’s camp appears to be at a red-hot high. Enjoying what has become their most fruitful spell of the 2025/26 campaign, the Ammies have come skyrocketing up the League Two standings and they are now regarded as a standout play-off contender this year. In fact, with just their goal difference keeping them outside the automatic promotion spots, Salford have registered 13 points from their previous five League Two appearances – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Fleetwood on December 9th. It should also be highlighted, the former MK Dons boss has seen his squad suffer just a sole defeat from any of their last nine straight outings. Pencilled in as a standout contender when they return to Manchester this weekend, Robinson’s camp have also recorded three clean sheets in their last four matchups at Moor Lane.

As for the visitors, much like Saturday’s opponents, Swindon have enjoyed a real League Two fairytale and are currently sat in silver medal position. Likewise, sat within touching distance of skyrocketing their way to the top of the table, Ian Holloway’s camp have cemented their spot as one of the fourth-tiers ultimate surprise packages this season. Securing consecutive 2-0 victories against Gillingham and Cheltenham on either side of opening the New Year, the Wiltshire-based outfit have also won four of their previous five League Two appearances. Rightfully receiving a string of plaudits this season, the former QPR boss has also seen his promotion contenders gain a reputation for their defensive steel. Including a 1-0 win against Crawley last month, Swindon have conceded just a single strike in almost 500 minutes of action. Likewise, shipping 26 League Two strikes so far this season, Holloway’s men hold the third-best defensive tally in the division and they have also conceded just a sole away strike since the end of November.

Bet: Under 3.5 goals at Salford City vs Swindon Town 4/9 for Saturday’s FA Cup tie @ BetUS