FA Cup and EFL Cup Prediction Thread

[Swordsoffreedom]

I wanted to discuss about todays games in English FA Cup 3rd round but there is no dedicated thread so I created one. I didn't want to interrupt debate in Premier League thread.

In 2019, Manchester City won both English cup tournaments, let's see which team will do it this year and let's make some money pn the way

[Swordsoffreedom]

Round 3 of FA Cup finished. Man United and Cardiff won today and secured spot in 4th round.



Here are the fourth round fixtures:
1. Watford or Tranmere v Manchester United
2. Hull City vs Chelsea
3. Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur
4. QPR vs Sheffield Wednesday
5. Bournemouth v Arsenal
6. Northampton Town v Derby County
7. Brentford v Leicester City
8. Millwall v Sheffield United
9. Reading v Cardiff City
10. West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion
11. Burnley v Norwich City
12. Coventry City v Birmingham City
13. Manchester City v Fulham
14. Newcastle United v Oxford United
15. Portsmouth v Barnsley
16. Shrewsbury v Liverpool
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[swogerino]

I think that all the big teams of the Premier League are in so far which is expected but what is not expected is that many teams from the lower divisions have come this far like Oxford United and Shrewsbury together with some others.This cup should be a good betting source for making some extra money.

[kolonel_x]

Aggregate 3-1 is led by Manchester City and the match now playing on the Etihad field will certainly be an opportunity for Manchester Cup champions Carabao again in this 2020 season.
Maybe Pep Guardiola's target to win this championship is because it is not possible to pursue the EPL.

[LTU_btc]

Probably it's good idea to create separate topic for Cup games, because previously it was discussed in EPL threads. Early FA Cup rounds aren't very exciting because big teams usually face lower division clubs, or these small clubs playing against each other. And there wasn't huge sensations so far this year and all non-league clubs are eliminated already.

Maybe Pep Guardiola's target to win this championship is because it is not possible to pursue the EPL.

I doubt that they really cares about EFL club because it's least important trophy and EPL clubs aren't playing with their main squads. EPL trophy for City looks almost impossible, so now they have to focus on Champions league.

[hahay]

For now I'm sure Man City will get his title again in these both English cup tournaments and that is very likely in my view, Pep won't end the season without a title and we know Man City is difficult to take first place in the EPL and even though City will be more focused in CL but that won't be easy.

[watergold]

For now I'm sure Man City will get his title again in these both English cup tournaments and that is very likely in my view, Pep won't end the season without a title and we know Man City is difficult to take first place in the EPL and even though City will be more focused in CL but that won't be easy.

Yeah manchester city will pursue the FA and UCL titles because this is a chance for them if the EPL trophy for me is difficult because the difference in points is very far away.
Pep also did not want to waste this season without a title. I'm sure Pep will bring a trophy from one of the competitions.

[Juggy777]

For now I'm sure Man City will get his title again in these both English cup tournaments and that is very likely in my view, Pep won't end the season without a title and we know Man City is difficult to take first place in the EPL and even though City will be more focused in CL but that won't be easy.

Yeah manchester city will pursue the FA and UCL titles because this is a chance for them if the EPL trophy for me is difficult because the difference in points is very far away.
Pep also did not want to waste this season without a title. I'm sure Pep will bring a trophy from one of the competitions.

Pep will target the FA cup because that’s a realistic target, and it’s pertinent to note that there’s not much competition in the FA cup therefore Manchester City should easily win it. As far as the champion league is concerned I feel even he knows it that his team cannot win it, so it’s obvious that he’ll put all his efforts on winning the Fa Cup.

Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2866088-pep-guardiola-manchester-city-wont-prioritise-champions-league-over-epl-title

[watergold]

For now I'm sure Man City will get his title again in these both English cup tournaments and that is very likely in my view, Pep won't end the season without a title and we know Man City is difficult to take first place in the EPL and even though City will be more focused in CL but that won't be easy.

Yeah manchester city will pursue the FA and UCL titles because this is a chance for them if the EPL trophy for me is difficult because the difference in points is very far away.
Pep also did not want to waste this season without a title. I'm sure Pep will bring a trophy from one of the competitions.

Pep will target the FA cup because that’s a realistic target, and it’s pertinent to note that there’s not much competition in the FA cup therefore Manchester City should easily win it. As far as the champion league is concerned I feel even he knows it that his team cannot win it, so it’s obvious that he’ll put all his efforts on winning the Fa Cup.

Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2866088-pep-guardiola-manchester-city-wont-prioritise-champions-league-over-epl-title

The main title expected by Pep is the FA CUP and after that Pep will focus more on UCL, even though there are many teams that are more powerful than Manchester City, but is it not possible for Pep because he once raised the UCL Trophy with Barcelona maybe this season Manchester City can lift the trophy fits their target.
Pep has a good strategy in coaching

[Swordsoffreedom]

Tranmere leading 1-0 to Watford, half time. Looks like one Premier League club going out of the cup.

Tomorrow:
QPR - Sheffield Wednesday; clear choice QPR for me. Both teams defeated Leeds recently but Sheffield lost badly to Blackburn on Saturday so mentally this match will be difficult for them.
Northampton - Derby County; Derby is two leagues above Northampton, the quality difference is significant. Derby @1.80 (some bookies 1.85) is a good bet.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Millwall - Sheffield United
Although there is one league gap between the teams, I think this will be a difficult task for Sheffield. Especially at home, Millwall is a respected team. Only two defeats in 14 home games in Championship speaks for itself. Sheffield is doing surprisingly well in PL, but they are not scoring often lately. My pick is Under 2.5 goals @1.59

[$crypto$]

Tonight's FA Cup match which I think is fun to watch.

Southampton Tottenham
Hull City vs Chelsea
Burnley vs Norwich
Brenford vs Leicester

Let's watch this match, hopefully there will be a surprise from the Division 2 team that can beat the EPL first team.

[slaman29]

Hopefully City don't win it AGAIN but they're actually meeting United in the next stage so I'm hoping they get knocked out. Not that I hate City but they shouldn't always win it every year. I'd really love to see a League One team go to the finals. Who knows, maybe even a non EPL final seeming like all the teams in Big Six are doing so bad this is a good time to beat them in cups!

[Furious 7]

Manchester City will only be faced with Fullham, of course it will be easy for Manchester to win again and also the FA Cup champions this season if their performances are good.
I just want to see the performance of Manchester City beating Liverpool in the FA Cup and the major leagues.

[djgtr]

Hopefully City don't win it AGAIN but they're actually meeting United in the next stage so I'm hoping they get knocked out. Not that I hate City but they shouldn't always win it every year. I'd really love to see a League One team go to the finals. Who knows, maybe even a non EPL final seeming like all the teams in Big Six are doing so bad this is a good time to beat them in cups!

They should give chance to other teams to win this year, but if the performance is consistent and stable; no wonder the probability of winning will come. If League one team could defeat City, it would be the historical event for their efforts in winning for the finals. Hopefully, the results is going to be fair and smooth for their future games.

[Strongkored]

Hopefully City don't win it AGAIN but they're actually meeting United in the next stage so I'm hoping they get knocked out. Not that I hate City but they shouldn't always win it every year. I'd really love to see a League One team go to the finals. Who knows, maybe even a non EPL final seeming like all the teams in Big Six are doing so bad this is a good time to beat them in cups!

If I'm not mistaken City have 6 time streaks champion the FA Cup, same with you will boring if we see the same club always get thropy and the competition will more interesting when the champion is different club every seasons.

[yoseph]

Hopefully City don't win it AGAIN but they're actually meeting United in the next stage so I'm hoping they get knocked out. Not that I hate City but they shouldn't always win it every year. I'd really love to see a League One team go to the finals. Who knows, maybe even a non EPL final seeming like all the teams in Big Six are doing so bad this is a good time to beat them in cups!

As far as Manchester United is concerned City have already gone to the finals and it doest look pretty for anyone who's going to face them, Aston Villa and Leicester City are all not going to be a problem for them but with the FA CUP it's still early . Manchester City are at least guaranteed the Carabao Cup this season.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Hopefully City don't win it AGAIN but they're actually meeting United in the next stage so I'm hoping they get knocked out. Not that I hate City but they shouldn't always win it every year. I'd really love to see a League One team go to the finals. Who knows, maybe even a non EPL final seeming like all the teams in Big Six are doing so bad this is a good time to beat them in cups!

If I'm not mistaken City have 6 time streaks champion the FA Cup, same with you will boring if we see the same club always get thropy and the competition will more interesting when the champion is different club every seasons.

You mean 6 times in a row?? Not true at all. Manchester City has won it 6 times but not in a streak. Here are the last 6 winners of FA Cup:
2013–14 Arsenal
2014–15 Arsenal
2015–16 Manchester United
2016–17 Arsenal
2017–18 Chelsea
2018–19 Manchester City

[Raflesia]

Hopefully City don't win it AGAIN but they're actually meeting United in the next stage so I'm hoping they get knocked out. Not that I hate City but they shouldn't always win it every year. I'd really love to see a League One team go to the finals. Who knows, maybe even a non EPL final seeming like all the teams in Big Six are doing so bad this is a good time to beat them in cups!

If I'm not mistaken City have 6 time streaks champion the FA Cup, same with you will boring if we see the same club always get thropy and the competition will more interesting when the champion is different club every seasons.

The aggregate score is 3-1 and will now compete again and in fact Manchester City's position is secure with that score and in the match in the second leg Manchester will continue to add victories again.
I am sure this season the EFL trophy will be won by Manchester City.

[DeathAngel]

The Man City vs Man Utd League Cup semi final is basically decided, City have a good lead, I don’t see United turning that round.

The Leicester vs Villa tie is more interesting, I think Leicester would have a much better chance to beat City in a potential final so I will root for them.