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Friday, January 23, 2009

FA Cup 4th Round Games this Weekend

Derby vs Nottingham Forest
This is going to be a close one - it's the Derby and the history of Brian Clough comes flooding back - with Nigel Clough now manager of Derby. Derby are on a bad run right now but should have confidence after a good performance at Old Trafford in the Carling Cup.
My Prediction: 1-1

Hartlepool vs West Ham
Hartlepool knocked out Stoke in round 3, but The Hammers are on a decent run and I would expect them to field a full strengh side here. Hartlepool will be simply out-classed.
My Prediction: 0-2

Chelsea vs Ipswich
Do not under-estimate how important those late, late goals against Stoke were for Chelsea. The celebration with Scolari could represent a turning point to their season, and they will back up that statement with an easy win against Ipswich.
My Prediction: 2-0

Doncaster vs Aston Villa
Having been born in Doncaster, I predict them to win 10-0. No, seriously I think Doncaster have had a decent season, I know they are down the bottom but they squad is no where near the standard of the teams around them and I still think they will survive, however Villa's pace and skill will beat them over 90 minutes.
My Prediction: 0-2

Hull vs Millwall
Hull are not playing well themselves after a super start to Premier League life and currently are trying to find their feet again. Millwall have got everything to play for and nothing to lose, their current boss has done well, but Hull will just sneak it.
My Prediction: 1-0

Kettering vs Fulham
Kettering's ground will be packed for this and who knows what might happen? I expect Fulham to win, their manager has done a superb job with them and to be honest the sheer gulf in quality will see Fulham through.
My Prediction: 0-1

Portsmouth vs Swansea
Pompey have had a mediocre season, but that was always to be expected after Harry left the helm. They did well in the 2nd leg to knock out Bristol City and I think Swansea will just not be good enough.
My Prediction: 1-0

Sheffield Utd vs Charlton
Charlton are looking like League 1 might await and can't buy a win in the league right now, so for that reason I have to go for the home win.
My Prediction: 2-1

Sunderland vs Blackburn
Sbragia has done brilliantly at Sunderland and so has Allardyce at Blackburn. Both are new managers enjoying a good start to life at their new clubs. Sunderland struggle at home and I think Blackburn will take it to a replay.
My Prediction: 1-1

Torquay vs Coventry
BSP side Torquay are enjoying good form at the moment and their ground is tough to play at. They also knocked out Blackpool in the previous round so Coventry should not get complacent.
My Prediction: 1-0

Watford vs Crystal Palace
Really tough one to call this, I'm putting Palace to win just because Watford don't, in my opinion, seem to have much confidence right now - their manager has admitted it's been tough, and a cup run is what they don't want as their league position must be the main concern.
My Prediction: 1-2

West Brom vs Burnley
Every fan in the country wanted Burnley to hold on against Spurs but unfortunately they didn't. They have had loads of fixtures lately and I think with the combination of fatigue plus a bit of dissappointment over their defeat to Spurs, West Brom will win.
My Prediction: 2-0

Wolves vs Middlesbrough
Boro cannot seem to get a win from anywhere and I personally think they are in danger of staying in the bottom 3 at this rate. Southgate will worry more about his league standing then this cup so I think Wolves will beat them here.
My Prediction: 1-0

Man Utd vs Spurs
Redknapp admitted he will play a weakened side here which is a shame as this tie could have been great - but Man Utd will have no problem over-coming the Spur's 2nd team.
My Prediction: 3-0

Cardiff vs Arsenal
Cardif got to the final last season and if this tie was played 2 months ago I would have put money on them to win, but Arsenal are beginning to play like they can and their attack will be too much for Cardiff to cope with.
My Prediction: 0-2

Liverpool vs Everton
Benitez will probably field a weakened team here and Everton will play the best side they can. Everton did well in the league game last week and I have a hunch that they might just cause Liverpool a few more problems than expected.
My Prediction: 2-2

Let me know what you think! After the games I'll review my predictions and see how I did.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nice previews. Should be some exciting matches.

SG said...

You had several victors correct and predicted three scores correct. Well done! Cheers.

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