How Man Utd could clinch a win in Fulham and the Man City star who LOVES the FA Cup – Weekend Wager’s best bets
SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and razor-sharp analysis to bring you the best value bets from the upcoming bumper weekend of sport.
Joining our very own Will Pugh on this week’s show is football journalist Kweku Afari and Betfair betting expert Sam Rosbottom.
The panel analyse this weekend’s biggest FA Cup matches, including Manchester United‘s clash with Fulham and Plymouth Argyle‘s trip to the Etihad Stadium where they face Manchester City.
Check out all our best bets for the weekend below, in association with Betfair.
Manchester City vs Plymouth Argyle
Kweku Afari: Manchester City to win & Kevin De Bruyne to score – 11/8
“No player has been involved in more Cup goals than De Bruyne. In 26 games he’s got nine goals and 17 assists.
“He’s a man who can rise up, and I wouldn’t say it’s a big occasion, but against lower league opposition I think we’ll see Kevin De Bruyne come to the fore against a team, in Plymouth, who are just happy to be there.”
Will Pugh: Man City to score 4+ goals – 5/2
“There’s not loads of value in games like this really because the odds are so overwhelmingly in the Premier League team’s favour.
“But I just fancy it, they have struggled a bit recently.
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“Man City have won their last 18 FA Cup games against lower-league sides by an aggregate score of 69-9 so they absolutely love it in this competition.
“They don’t faff around when it comes to playing the lower-league teams and their last defeat against someone from a lower division was 1-0 against Wigan Athletic in the 2017/18 season in the same round as this.”
Sam Rosbottom: Jack Grealish to score or assist & have one or more shots on target – 11/10
“Grealish – four goal involvements in two FA Cup starts this season. He’s also had three shots in those two games, one of them being on target.
“So a big opportunity for Grealish this weekend against Plymouth.”
Man Utd vs Fulham
Kweku: Man Utd to win & both teams to score – 100/30
“Man Utd, surprisingly, have got an incredible record against Fulham despite being dismal, generally, over the last five/six years.
“United have lost just one of their last 21 games against Fulham in all competitions, winning 17 of those with three draws in there.
“So they are very dominant against the west London side.
“And both teams have scored in all four FA Cup ties they have been involved in this season, so there will be goals on both sides but I expect Man Utd to sneak through.”
Will: Bruno Fernandes to score – 5/2
“He has been a rare shining light in an otherwise grim, dark season for Man Utd.
“Fernandes has got 11 goal contributions in his last 11 FA Cup games – seven goals and four assists.
“As well, he only failed to register a goal contribution in two of those last 11 FA Cup matches.
“He loves this competition. He’s trying to single-handedly drag United to some sort of success this season so I really fancy that he’ll be on the scoresheet at least.”
Sam: Sander Berge to commit 2+ fouls – 6/4
“He’s committed 14 in his last 10 games with at least two committed in five of those – including three against Man Utd back in January.”
Newbury
Sam: Iroko – 7/2, Billytherealbigred – 9/2, Kandoo Kid – 11/2, Vincenzo – 7/1
“Going on to Saturday, looking at the big handicap chase of Saturday at 3:45. Interesting one, there are a couple of horses in here who are going for the Grand National. Iroko, the favourite, currently 7/2.
“Billytherealbigred at 9/2 next up, second favourite. And then one that I fancy in this one – Kandoo Kid for Betfair ambassador Paul Nicholls, 11/2 at the minute, course and distance winner. Grand National hopeful as well.
“Second in the race last year on heavy ground. So hopefully the rain isn’t as bad going into the weekend and it can go one better this time.”
Champions Trophy
Sam: South Africa – 8/11, England – evens, Joe Root 50+ runs – 6/4
“South Africa haven’t qualified yet. They have to win this game and they are fancied to do so. They’re odds on at 8/11. England, to upset the party for South Africa, even money.
“With the reins being off, so to say, you’d hope, one day cricket, that they’re going to go out there and absolutely go for it. I’ve been really impressed with Joe Root, even though England are out, he has been carrying England at times, hasn’t he?
“He scored 50 plus runs in three of his last four ODIs. For him to score 50 runs in this one, 6/4, which I think is a great price considering he’s been England’s key man.”
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