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With the Premier League and Carabao Cup already claimed by Liverpool and Manchester City respectively this season, the FA Cup is the last piece of major domestic silverware on offer in what has been a captivating 2019/20 campaign.
To that end, eight clubs will go head-to-head for the competition’s four semi-final spots in a mouth-watering set of quarter final tussles featuring some of the country’s biggest and best teams this weekend.
On Saturday, relegation favourites Norwich City kick things off against Manchester United at Carrow Road hoping to cause a major “cupset” against Ole Gunner Solskjaer’s in-form outfit, before supporters are treated to a quarter final triple header 24 hours later.
Sheffield United and Arsenal open the knockout football extravaganza in Sunday’s first cup offering, before games between Leicester and Chelsea, and Newcastle vs Man City follow.
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Read on to find out how to claim and for tips for every FA Cup game this weekend.
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FA Cup betting tips
Below, we’ve compiled all of our expert’s FA Cup predictions in one place to give you some Virgin Bet Free Bet wagering options.
All odds were correct at the time of publication.
Saturday 27th June
Norwich City vs Manchester United
Virgin Bet odds
Norwich City win: 6/1 – Draw: 19/5 – Manchester United win: 5/12
- Man Utd beat Norwich 3-1 and 4-0 in their two meetings earlier this season.
- Man Utd scored two or more goals in eight of their last 13 games.
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s charges averaged 2.75 goals per 90 minutes across their last eight assignments.
- Man Utd kept clean sheets in 10 of their last 13 matches in all competitions.
Tip: Man Utd win to nil @6/5
Virgin Bet are running price boosts for this weekend’s FA Cup fixtures and this is what they have for Norwich City vs Manchester United:
Price Boost: Anthony Martial to score first
Was – 10/3
Now – 4/1
Limited Availability. Max bet £20. Singles only. ‘Was’ price correct as of 9am on June 20th. Prices subject to fluctuation. Rules & exclusions apply – click here. Play Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org. 18+
Sunday 28th June
Sheffield United vs Arsenal
Virgin Bet odds
Sheffield United win: 21/10 – Draw: 9/4 – Arsenal win: 11/8
- Sheffield United beat Arsenal 1-0 at Bramall Lane earlier this season in the league.
- Arsenal lost two of their last three away matches.
- Sheffield United were unbeaten in 10 of their last 12 home fixtures.
- Arsenal won only five of their last 19 away assignments overall since mid-September.
Tip: Sheffield United to win @ 21/10
Virgin Bet are running specials for this weekend’s FA Cup fixtures and this is what is on offer for Sheffield United’s clash with Arsenal:
VB Special: Each team 5+ shots on target @ 4/1
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Leicester City vs Chelsea
Virgin Bet odds
Leicester City win: 15/8 – Draw: 12/5 – Chelsea win: 29/20
- Leicester won just four of their last 11 home games.
- The Foxes won only two of their last nine matches overall.
- Chelsea are looking for their 5th straight win in all competitions.
- Chelsea are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Leicester in all competitions.
Tip: Chelsea to win @ 29/10
Virgin Bet are running specials for this weekend’s FA Cup quarter finals and this is what is on offer for Leicester City vs Chelsea:
VB Special: 4+ goals scored and Chelsea to win @ 6/1
Limited Availability. Max bet £20. Singles only. ‘Was’ price correct as of 9am on June 20th. Prices subject to fluctuation. Rules & exclusions apply – click here. Play Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org. 18+
Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Newcastle United win: 13/1 – Draw: 6/1 – Chelsea win: 1/5
- Newcastle avoided defeat in each of their last two meetings with Man City.
- The Citizens won on just one of their last four visits to St. James’ Park.
- Man City lost each of their last two away assignments.
- Newcastle lost just two of their last 17 home fixtures in all competitions.
Tip: Newcastle Double Chance @ 7/2
Virgin Bet are running specials for this weekend’s FA Cup quarter final tussles and this is what is on offer for Newcastle United vs Manchester City:
VB Special: Raheem Sterling to score and to provide an assist @ 6/1
Limited Availability. Max bet £20. Singles only. ‘Was’ price correct as of 9am on June 20th. Prices subject to fluctuation. Rules & exclusions apply – click here. Play Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org. 18+
