FA Cup Betting Preview 17th Feb

The FA Cup continues Sunday with a triple-header of action with two games from the fifth round and one fourth round replay. Here is our guide to the best of the bets.

It is the fourth round replay between Chelsea and Brentford that opens the action Sunday and you have to think that the Bees probably missed their opportunity last time out for a giant killing. Chelsea are the 1/6 (general) favourites and it is hard to see past them back at Stamford Bridge. Those who think Brentford can get something out of the game can back the 90 minute draw at 142/17 (pinnacle) or a shock win at 18/1 (bet365). The home side should win and win comfortably though the outright market does not appeal to me.

Those looking for a first goalscorer bet will see that the market is headed by Dembe Ba at 3/1 (BWin/Coral) who you would expect to start after not featuring in the Europa League in midweek. Ba could have a field day against Brentford if he gets the right service and odds of 3/1 (Coral) on him to score two or more goals look the way to play this if he is named in the starting 11.

It is February and the only thing Man City have left to play for is the FA Cup and this can not sit so well with the owners. Mancini seems to have lost his players and I would be shocked if he was at the helm come next August. That being said some people are suggesting Leeds could be value at 347/21 (pinnacle) or the draw at 213/29 (Pinnacle). While the Yorkshire side will prove difficult to break down the fact that this is the only thing City will have to play for all season could get them all together in one common direction. Throw in poor Leeds away form (just one win and one draw in their last seven) and I expect City to progress here. That all being said though I will not be rushing to back them at 2/9 (Coral).

The final game of the afternoon is the one that pitches Huddersfield against Wigan. It also marks the first game in charge for new Terriers boss Mark Robins following his move from Coventry. Robins could not ask for a better start than an FA Cup game at home to Premier League team where the crowd will be right behind them from the off. Opponents Wigan are also struggling with just two wins from their last nine games (both of these coming in the cup). Robins inherits a Huddersfield side who have started to show signs of life in recent weeks going from a ten game run without a victory to just two defeats in their last eight matches. I think as long as Robins does not rock the boat too much he could steer them to safety in the Championship and better still a place in the sixth round of the FA Cup. Bookmakers have them 11/4 (ladbrokes) to win the game while the draw is available at 13/5 (ladbrokes). The recommendation then is to take them with the safety of the draw no bet market where you can get 6/4 (general).

Another recommended bet in this game is in taking Shaun Maloney in the anytime goalscorer market. Maloney has netted in his last two Wigan starts and at 14/5 (BetVictor) represents good value on a player who may also be on penalties with Huddersfield determined to show their commitment for new manager Mark Robins.

BEST OF THE BETS

GOLD: Huddersfield in draw no bet market v Wigan, 6/4 (general)
SILVER: Shaun Maloney to score anytime v Huddersfield, 14/5 (BetVictor)
BRONZE: Dembe Ba to score two or more goals v Brentford, 3/1 (Coral)

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