Football Prediction: FA Cup

The 2016 English FA Cup kicks off this weekend, Arsenal will be out to defend their title. Arsenal have won the last 2 FA Cup titles consecutively. 

(WLWWW) Arsenal Vs Sunderland (WLLLL)

Previous matches between Arsenal and Sunderland

Matches Played: 32. Arsenal Win:  18. Draw: 9. Sunderland Win:  5

The last time Sunderland defeated Arsenal was in 2012. They have lost 7 consecutive matches against Arsenal till date.

My Verdict: With Arsenal free scoring form, Sunderland have little chance. Arsenal 3:1 Sunderland

(WDLLL)  Man Utd Vs Sheff Utd (LWWWW)

Previous matches between Manchester United and Sheff United

Matches Played: 4. Man Utd Win: 4. Draw: 0. Sheff Utd Win: 0

Sheff Utd have played Manchester United four times and lost all (both home and away.)

With  Rooneyback to his scoring form, Martial with his killer instinct, this is a win-win situation for Manchester United.

My Verdict: Man Utd 2: 0 Sheff Utd

(WWDDD) West Ham Vs Wolverhampton (WWWLL)

Previous matches between West Ham and Wolverhampton

Matches Played: 7. Leicester Win: 4. Draw: 1. Bournemouth Win: 2

My Verdict: West Ham 2 v 0 Wolverhampton

(DWWLW) Ipswich Vs Portsmouth (WDLWW)

Previous matches between Ipswich and Portsmouth

Matches Played: 18. Ipswich Win: 9. Draw: 5. Portsmouth Win: 4

My Verdict: Ipswich 2 v 0 Portsmouth

(WDDWL) Chelsea Vs Scunthorpe (DDWLW)

Previous matches between Chelsea and Scunthorpe

Matches Played: 1. Chelsea Win: 1. Draw: 0. Scunthorpe Win: 0

Scunthrope travel to face resurgent Chelsea at the Bridge. Chelsea are back to winning ways. They are yet to lose a match under the new Manager. This match will serve as a boost for the players to raise up their confidence level.

My Verdict: Chelsea 3 v 0 Scunthorpe

 (WWLDW) Doncaster Vs Stoke (LWWLD)   

There are no previous meetings between the two sides. With the present form of Doncaster, Stoke will definitely find it hard to break them down. In recent seasons, lower division teams are giant slayers. The likes of Chelsea and Manchester City fell at home to Bradford and Blackburn respectively. I will be a tight one, but I trust Mark Hughes to get Stoke through to the next round.

My Verdict: Doncaster 0 v 1 Stoke

 (WWLWD) Birmingham 1 v 2 Bournemouth (DLDWW)

Previous matches between Birmingham and Bournemouth

Matches Played: 6. Birmingham Win: 1. Draw: 1. Bournemouth Win: 4

The last time Bournemouth lost to Birmingham was in 2013. Their last five meetings have produced at least two goals per match. This weekend at Birmingham, I see goals!

My Verdict: Birmingham 1 v 2 Bournemouth

(LDLDL) Hartlepool Vs Derby (LDWWW)

There are no previous meetings between the two sides. My analysis and prediction will be their previous form and season performances. Hartlepool have not won a game since November 2015; till date, they have played six matches without a win. Middleborough defeat Derby to end a 8-match unbeaten run. Derby knows how to win matches away from home, a quality they have shown through the season.

My Verdict: Hartlepool 0 v 2 Derby

 (WWWWD) Middlesbrough Vs Burnley (DWLWL)

Previous matches between Middlesbrough and Burnley

Matches Played: 12. Middlesbrough Win: 8. Draw: 2. Burnley Win: 2

Middlesbrough is on a 9-match unbeaten streak. Beating Middlesbrough at home has been a huge task this season, many clubs have tried and failed. I don’t see this present Burnley side causing any headache for the host. All odds are in favor of Middlesbrough.

My Verdict: Middlesbrough 2 v 1 Burnley

Northampton 1 v 2 Milton Keynes Dons

Previous matches between Northampton and MK Dons

Matches Played: 6. Northampton Win:  1. Draw: 0. MKDon Win:  5

My Verdict: Northampton 1 v 2 Milton Keynes Dons

(WLWWL) Sheff Wed Vs Fulham (LWLDL)

Previous between Manchester United and Sheff United

Matches Played: 8. Sheff Wed Win: 3. Draw: 3. Fulham Win: 2

It has always been a tug of between the two sides. This match won’t be any different. I see goals, and a tough victory for Sheff Wednesday.

My Verdict: Sheff Wed 2 v 1 Fulham

Other Predictions

Wycombe 1: 1 Aston Villa

Arsenal 2: 0 Sunderland

Birmingham 1: 2 Bournemouth

Brentford 1: 1 Walsall

Bury 1: 1 Bradford

Colchester 0: 1 Charlton

Doncaster 0: 1 Stoke  

Eastleigh 1: 2 Bolton

Hartlepool 0: 2 Derby

Huddersfield 1: 1 Reading

Hull 2: 1 Brighton       

Ipswich 2: 0 Portsmouth

Leeds 2: 1 Rotherham

Middlesbrough 2: 1 Burnley  

Newport County 0: 2 Blackburn

Northampton 1: 2 Milton Keynes Dons

Nottm Forest 1: 1 QPR

Peterborough 1: 1 Preston

Sheff Wed 2: 1 Fulham

Southampton 2: 1 Crystal Palace       

Watford 2:1 Newcastle

West Brom 2: 0 Bristol City

West Ham 2: 0 Wolverhampton        

Man Utd 2: 0 Sheff Utd

Oxford Utd 1 v 1 Swansea

Carlisle 2: 1 Yeovil     

Chelsea 3: 0 Scunthorpe        

Tottenham 2: 1 Leicester

Cardiff 2: 1 Shrewsbury