Another Big Weekend of Football: FA Cup Fourth Round Betting Tips
Another Big Weekend of Football Ahead
The return of the FA Cup means no Premier League matches this weekend, but there are still plenty of exciting games to look forward to in the Championship, League One, and League Two. While we’ll be ignoring all the league action this week, we’ve got five FA Cup clashes that we think are worth keeping an eye on for your football pools betting.
With replays no longer in place, we’re expecting to see more draws and potential penalty shootouts, which can be a real boon for your football pools strategy. The key is finding those score draws, as they’re worth three points on the pools, compared to two points for a no-score draw and just one point for a home or away win.
Our Expert Football Pools Betting Tips
Leeds vs Millwall (FA Cup)
Leeds have been flying high in the league, winning their last two matches 9-0 on aggregate. But with promotion now firmly within their grasp, manager Daniel Farke is likely to rest some key players for this FA Cup clash against Millwall. The Lions, on the other hand, have little to play for in the Championship and will be keen to take their chances at Elland Road. This one has the makings of a draw and potential penalty shootout written all over it.
Everton vs Bournemouth (FA Cup)
Both Everton and Bournemouth have been in good form of late, and with the two teams having drawn a combined 15 Premier League matches this season, a score draw at Goodison Park is certainly a possibility. The Cherries have been the draw specialists on the road, so this could be the perfect opportunity for a final-ever penalty shootout at the historic ground.
Southampton vs Burnley (FA Cup)
While a score draw might be unlikely here, there’s every chance this match could finish 0-0 after 90 minutes. Burnley have been the masters of the goalless draw this season, and they’ll be coming up against a Southampton side that has struggled for goals, scoring just 18 in 24 Premier League matches. St Mary’s could be the setting for a dull affair on Saturday.
Brighton vs Chelsea (FA Cup)
No team needs a performance more than Brighton after their 7-0 hammering by Nottingham Forest last weekend, so this will be a tough test for Chelsea. However, the Seagulls have been the draw specialists in the Premier League, with ten to their name so far. Chelsea have also drawn three of their last eight matches, and with both teams having scored in their last three meetings, a score draw is certainly on the cards.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City (FA Cup)
Our final football pools betting tip this week is the Championship clash between Stoke City and Cardiff City. These two evenly-matched sides have been frequent drawers in recent weeks, with Stoke drawing three of their last five league matches and Cardiff drawing two of their last five. What’s more, four of the last five meetings between the two have ended in a draw. If you’re looking for a banker this week on the pools, this might be it.
As always, remember to gamble responsibly and never bet more than you can afford to lose. Good luck with your football pools bets this weekend!
