Wednesday Football Cheat Sheet: Best bets for FA Cup and Premier League

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Our tipsters has an 11/1 Bet Builder for Man U v West Ham

It's a big night in the Premier League and FA Cup so get the best bets from our footbal experts for the pick of Wednesday's action...


Man Utd v West Ham: Red Devils to sneak through

Man Utd 1.674/6 v West Ham 5.85/1, the Draw 4.131/10
19:45
Live on ITV1

Paul Higham says: "Such a strong home record means Man Utd are rightly 8/13 favourites. I'd give West Ham much more of a chance of a 4/1 upset if they were higher up the table and less likely to make changes.

"The 3/1 on the draw could be in play - it's not ideal for either but with no replay the tie will at least be settled on the night by extra-time or penalties if needed. Their last FA Cup meeting was settled in extra time here.

"And if West Ham name a strong side then it could go the distance given recent games have been close contests.

"Man Utd are unbeaten in 18 at home, the last 13 of which have seen them score at least twice, but there's sure to be some kind of drop-off after Wembley, so goal expectations should be managed."

Paul's bet: Back Man Utd & under 2.5 goals @ 3/1

Sheffield United v Tottenham: Son back in business in a BTTS match

Sheff Utd 4.77/2 v Tottenham 1.834/5, the Draw 4.03/1
19:55
Live on BBC1

Jamie Pacheco says: "It's a huge two weeks coming up for Tottenham with a big FA Cup match here, followed by a league game against Wolves and that massive second leg tie against Milan in the Champions League.

"They come into this one after back-to-back 2-0 wins against West Ham and Chelsea. Those were particularly good results considering they're missing the injured trio of Huge Lloris, Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur. The latter is almost certainly out for the season.

"They've also being going well despite the poor form of Heung-Min Son. He's now started the last two on the bench, something almost unheard of in his all years at Tottenham. But he may get a chance to rediscover his touch here."

Jamie's bet: Back Son to score or assist @ 1.834/5

Southampton v Grimsby: Saints vulnerable

Southampton 1.321/3 v Grimsby 9.89/1, The Draw 5.79/2
19:15
Live on ITV4 and Betfair Live Video

Dan Fitch says: "If there's a team that would seem likely to be on the wrong end of a giant-killing, it's Southampton, who have lost six of their last eight games (W2). League Two's Grimsby, have already pulled off a minor shock by beating Luton and both teams to score is 1.96."

Dan's bet: Back BTTS 'Yes' @ 1.9620/21

Premier League

Arsenal v Everton: Upset won't be repeated

Arsenal 1.392/5 v Everton 10.09/1, the Draw 5.39/2
19:45

Max Liu says: "Arsenal can go five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League if they win this game-in-hand against 18th-placed Everton. The Toffees won the corresponding fixture, which was Sean Dyche's first in charge, last month. But playing in front at a whipped up Goodison Park is a very different proposition than a trip to the Emirates for Everton.

"The Gunners have been ruthless there all season, dropping just five points at home. Four of them were dropped in their last two home games (the 3-2 defeat to City and 1-1 draw with Brentford) but the hosts are worthy 1.39 favourites to win on Wednesday.

"Everton's two away matches under Dyche have both ended in 2-0 defeats and I can evisage a similar scenario here. The visitors will be resolute but they won't be able to live with Arsenal's attack, on their own patch, for 90 minutes."

Max's bet: Back Draw/Arsenal @ 4.03/1

Liverpool v Wolves: Back Reds in 9/2 treble

Liverpool 1.574/7 v Wolves 6.86/1, the Draw 4.57/2
20:00

Paul Robinson says: "Liverpool have had their well documented struggles this season, but their home form in the Premier League has been pretty decent, and they have taken 10 points from a possible 12 at Anfield since their shock loss to Leeds in October.

"Julen Lopetegui has been credited with improving the atmosphere around Molineux, and that has translated to results on the pitch. That being said, they have still lost three of their last six in all competitions, and they have taken just one point from their two latest league games - at home to Bournemouth and away at Fulham.

"They actually faced the Reds twice during that run - winning one and losing the other - but they were both at Molineux, and I can't see them getting a result at Anfield."

Paul's bet: Back Man United & Liverpool win & Sheff Utd Win or Draw @ Odds Boost 5.59/2

Coupe de France

Marseille v Annecy: No Velodrome drama

Marseille 1.192/11 v Annecy 19.018/1, the Draw 8.615/2
20:00

Kevin Hatchard says: "Marseille's 2-1 win over PSG in the Coupe de France has given them a great chance of winning the competition, and tonight they face Annecy. All I know about Annecy is that it's where kids from my school used to go on their French exchange trips, but they have been on the rise football-wise for a while.

"Last term they were promoted from the third tier, and they are in a healthy mid-table position in Ligue 2 at present. However, they have needed penalty shootouts to squeeze through their last two ties against Belfort and Paris FC.

"Annecy have only won twice on the road all season in the league, they have leaked 13 goals in their last five Ligue 2 away games, and they should be outclassed here."

Kevin's bet: Back Marseille -2.0 @ 1.875/6

Copa Libertadores

Huracan v Boston River: No way through for visitors

Huracan 1.384/11 v Boston 10.519/2, the Draw 4.216/5
22:00

Nathan Joyes: "Uruguayan outfit Boston River were able to frustrate Huracan at home last week, but in Argentina, it should be a different story. At home, the Argentinian club have been prolific, winning their last seven on the bounce. In those matches, Huracan have kept three clean sheets and scored 18 goals - only failing to score more than once on one occasion.

"Boston River have only managed two wins in their last six matches - which were both ties against Venezuelan club Zamora - who had previously lost 19 of their 20 Libertadores matches. They've lost three of their four domestic matches, failing to score in three of those.

"The home side have an exciting 18-year-old striker in Juan Gauto who may lead the line. However, 23-year-old Nicolas Cordero has scored three goals in five games in 2023 and will also be eager to impress."

Nathan's bet: Back Huracan & over 1.5 match goals @ 1.75/7

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