Get our experts’ tips for Tuesday’s FA Cup fifth round action including Middlesbrough v Tottenham as well as one match in the Premier League…
“City’s last five games in domestic cup competitions against teams from a lower division have produced five wins by scorelines of 4-1 (Fulham), 4-1 (Swindon), 6-1 (Wycombe), 3-1 (Swansea) and 3-1 (Cheltenham).”
Peterborough 28.027/1 v Man City 1.121/8, the Draw 11.521/2
19:15
Live on ITV 1
Championship strugglers Peterborough host the Premier League champions in the first match of the FA Cup fifth round…
Mike Norman says: “There’s a theory that Manchester City don’t have a weakened side, and to some extent that’s largely true, whatever the starting XI Guardiola goes with is usually good enough to trade blows with any team in Europe, they have so much strength in depth.
“But when the Man City boss does make changes in this competition – and he usually does – then they’ve been far from watertight in recent seasons.
“City’s last five games in domestic cup competitions against teams from a lower division have produced five wins by scorelines of 4-1 (Fulham), 4-1 (Swindon), 6-1 (Wycombe), 3-1 (Swansea) and 3-1 (Cheltenham).
“There’s an obvious pattern there, and that’s that City tend to win well, but they’ve always conceded.”
Mike’s bet: Back Both Teams to Score & Man City Win @ 2.8
Crystal Palace 1.635/8 v Stoke 6.25/1, the Draw 3.953/1
19:30
Live on BBCi
Patrick Vieira’s men host Championship club Stoke on Tuesday evening and our previewer thinks the south Londoners will be too strong…
Jack Critchley says: “Despite the perception that both Vieira and O’Neill are defensively-minded coaches, recent form would suggest that both sides have put the emphasis on going forward.
“With a number of talented attacking players waiting in the wings, Palace look superior and should be backed to win in 90 minutes at 1.66. Neverthless, they are unlikely to have it all their own way and this could be an absorbing 90 minutes
“There have been 26 goals across Palace’s last eight home matches and they also netted twice in each of their two previous FA Cup fixtures. Likewise, the Potter’s last five Championship matches have produced 17 goals.”
Jack’s bet: Back Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.99
Burnley 3.052/1 v Leicester 2.588/5, the Draw 3.45
“The number of drawn games suggests that another stalemate is excellent value at 3.45. Alternative bets include Burnley to avoid defeat in the Double Chance market at 1.62, or the 2.16 for Burnley in the Draw No Bet market.
“Both teams to score has landed in eight of Leicester’s last nine games and is available at 1.76. Burnley have scored five goals across their last three games and have generally looked more dangerous since Wout Weghorst joined the club.”
Dan’s bet: Back Burnley and Leicester to draw at 3.45
Middlesbrough 5.24/1 v Tottenham 1.748/11, the Draw 4.03/1
19:55
Live on BBC1
Middlesbrough knocked out Manchester United in the last round so can Chris Wilder’s men claim another Premier League scalp?
Andy Schooler says: “There’s a player who does look a bit of value in the goal markets and that’s Dejan Kulusevski.
“He’s up at 9/4 to score in this game which is considerably bigger than Kane (8/11) and Son (5/4), with whom he formed the front three at the weekend.
“The Swede has scored in two of his three starts since arriving on loan from Juventus and has very much looked an equal partner in that attack. He’s had eight shots across those three matches.
“With Kane dropping deep at Leeds, Kulusevski was often the player furthest forward for Spurs and it was no surprise to see him get on the scoresheet given his first-half performance.
“Kulusevski was undoubtedly helped by Spurs’ wing-backs getting forward regularly – a tactic Conte very much wants to employ. Obviously we can’t be sure he’ll start but if he does then I don’t think he’s a 9/4 chance in this market, given what he’s produced so far.”
Andy’s bet: Back Dejan Kulusevski to score @ 3.25
Source: Betfair Premier League
