Weekend's Football Tips

Football League

Burnley v Millwall - Burnley to win

Burnley have won 5 of their last 6 games under Eddie Howe who has continued to grow his reputaion as one of the best up and coming young managers in the game. Millwall had a great win over QPR in the week but Burnley are strong and compact especially at Turf Moor so i'm predicting a home win.

Scunthorpe v Leicester City - Leicester City to win

Leicester have not won in their last four while Scunthorpe have hit some form at home but still struggle away. The strength of the Leicester squad should mean that their winless run can't continue so i'm going for an away win.

Brighton v Tranmere Rovers - Brighton to win

Brighton have won 5 of their last 6 while Tranmere have won none. Brighton are unbelievably strong at home so this one is shaping up to be a home banker.

Peterborough United v Carlisle

Peterborough are on fire at the moment under Darren Ferguson so i'm tipping them to continue their fine form.

Gillingham v Accrington Stanley - Gillingham to win

Gillingham are proving difficult to beat but are drawing too many games otherwise they would be in the mix for the automatic promotion places. Accrington Stanley have had a surpisingly good season after being one of the favourites for relegation but I can't see them finishing any higher than mid-table while Gillingham can win this game to keep them in the hunt for promotion.

Wycombe v Stevenage - Wycombe to win

This is another promotion hunting team against a club who are probably happy with their current position in the middle of the table. With Wycombe having more to play for and home advantage i'd expect them to get the 3 points.


F.A Cup

Birmingham v Bolton Wanderers - Bolton to win

Birmingham have proven themselves to be a cup team after their Carling cup win and this run to the quarter finals of the F.A Cup. They however are in big trouble in the league which must now be their focus while Bolton are having a great season which could be topped off with a trip a wembley. I'm going for Bolton to win a place in the semi's.

Manchester United v Arsenal - Manchester United to win

This could well be the tie of the round and mainly due to their home advantage I'm going for Man United to squeeze past Arsenal who will be left fighting only for the league title after playing for 4 trophies just a couple of weeks ago.

Stoke City v West Ham United - West Ham to win

This could well be a tight game with Stoke being tough to beat at home but West Ham have hit some good form while Avram Grant knows a thing or two about getting to the F.A cup final. I wouldn't rule out a draw but I think West Ham will have the better of Stoke once again.

Manchester City v Reading - Manchester City to win

Reading have done wonders to get this far and had they drawn City at the Madejski things could be different but I can only see a win for Manchester City in this one.