FA Cup Quarter Final Tips: 35/1 Accumulator
FA Cup quarter-finals predictions
The FA Cup has reached the quarter-final stage, with Premier League clubs making up seven of the eight teams that are still involved.
The only EFL representation comes with Preston North End of the Championship, who entertain Aston Villa on Sunday.
Seven-time winners Manchester City go to Bournemouth, who are one of four clubs still left in who have never lifted the FA Cup, along with Brighton, Fulham and Crystal Palace.
The Seagulls host Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while the Eagles go to Craven Cottage on the same day.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Betting Tip
Fulham to win @ 13/10
Fulham can stay on course for a first major trophy by seeing off London rivals Crystal Palace in the last eight of the FA Cup on Saturday.
The closest the Cottagers came to winning this competition was when they lost in the final to West Ham in 1975, but this could yet be the year they finally get their hands on the famous trophy.
Marco Silva’s side, who are challenging for a top-six finish in the Premier League this season, have beaten Watford, Wigan Athletic and Manchester United to advance to the quarter-finals and Palace look set to be their next victims.
Team news
Reiss Nelson and Harry Wilson are on the sidelines for Fulham, while Kenny Tete is closing on a return to action, but the cup clash looks set to come too soon for him.
Palace hope to have striker Jean-Philippe Mateta back following his head injury, but Cheick Doucoure, Joel Ward and Chadi Riad are all still out for the visitors.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tip
Brighton to win and both teams to score @ 21/10
Brighton are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions and can get revenge for the embarrassing 7-0 defeat they suffered at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the start of February by knocking Nuno Espirito Santo’s side out of the cup.
The Seagulls have won their last four games at home and have impressively knocked out Chelsea and Newcastle en route to the quarter-finals.
Forest are enjoying a fantastic season as they fight for an unexpected top-four finish in the league and that will be their priority in the final months of the campaign.
The visitors, who have only failed to score in one of their last eight matches in all competitions, can find the back of the net again, but it may not be enough to keep them in the cup.
Team news
Lewis Dunk, Solly March and Matt O’Riley could all be back for Albion, but Joel Veltman and Tariq Lamptey are major doubts and Igor Julio, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu and Jason Steele are out.
Forest striker Chris Wood is a doubt after sustaining a hip injury on international duty with New Zealand, while goalkeeper Carlos Miguel is unlikely to be fit.
Preston vs Aston Villa Betting Tip
Aston Villa to win to nil @ 6/5
Preston’s bid to make the semi-finals looks set to end at the hands of Aston Villa, especially as Unai Emery’s side have won three of their last four games without conceding a goal.
Even though North End were impressive 3-0 winners over Championship promotion hopefuls Burnley in the previous round, the Premier League side’s superior quality should tell at Deepdale.
Team news
Brad Potts could return for North End, but Jack Whatmough and Duane Holmes remain on the sidelines.
Villa striker Ollie Watkins is expected to be fit following a minor knee injury, but Ross Barkley is set to sit things out again.
Bournemouth vs Manchester City Betting Tip
Manchester City to win @ 11/10
Manchester City need to win the FA Cup to rescue what has been a disappointing campaign and they should get past Bournemouth on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola’s side lost 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium in the league earlier in the season, but that was the Cherries’ first-ever win against City, who had come out on top in the previous 15 meetings.
Bournemouth are on course for a top-half Premier League finish, but have only won one of their last five games and that was only on penalties when they beat Wolves in the previous round.
Team news
Marcos Senesi could be available for the hosts, while Julian Araujo will be given a late fitness test. However, Luis Sinisterra, Adam Smith and Enes Unal are all still out.
The Citizens will once again have to do without Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Rodri for the trip to the south coast.