The FA Cup 3rd round replays preview

Tonight, we will become spectators of the replays of the 3rd round in The FA Cup. 6 games today and 3 more tomorrow. So, here is the list of the matches with a short preview and a prediction:

Burnley vs. Sunderland

Sunderland were smashed by Burnley at Turf Moor earlier this season. I think something very similar will happen! Even though The Black Cats kept a clean sheet in the first match between these two teams of The FA Cup, they have recently been very weak in defence. On the other hand, Burnley have won 8 of their 12 home matches in The Premier League. So, you can give it a try on Burnley’s victory against Sunderland.

AFC Wimbledon vs. Sutton United

The team, which is in the lowest position of the remaining teams in the FA Cup – Sutton United shocked everyone, making it to the replays of the 3rd round of the tournament! They finished with a 0-0 draw at home against Wimbledon. The League 1 side will probably win the game, but we must admit the 5th-tier club that they achieved a great thing in the tournament so far!

Crystal Palace vs. Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers are good in defence, but I don’t think The Trotters can surprise Sam Allardyce! Crystal Palace will surely have no problems winning the game. The finalist of the previous edition of the cup struggled to score at The Macron Stadium. However, they can fix this in the replay.

Lincoln City vs. Ipswich Town

The 5th-tier club Lincoln City achieved a 2-2 draw against Ipswich away from home about a week ago. However, now The Imps will be the hosts, and when they are playing at home – they have only recorded 2 defeats this campaign! The Imps have won 3 games, while there have been 3 draws and 5 victories for The Tractor Boys. I expect that this will be the surprise of the 3rd round, as Lincoln will find a place in the 4th round!

Newcastle United vs. Birmingham City

The Magpies are way more classy than Birmingham! They are topping the table in The Championship, while The Blues are lying in 12th place. In addition, Newcastle United have won more than 50% of their home games against Birmingham. Moreover, the last match between these two teams at St. James’ Park finished with a 4-0 victory for The Magpies! The first FA cup match between these two teams ended with a 1-1 draw 10 days ago, but this time Newcastle will take the victory!

Plymouth Argyle vs. Liverpool

Liverpool won’t make a second mistake against 4th-tier Plymouth Argyle! The Green Army achieved an amazing result at Anfield (0-0), and proved they are a good team, but this time Jurgen Klopp knows what to expect from them and will surely rely on his first-choice starting line-up. It’s interesting that Plymouth have won twice against The Reds! There have also been 4 draws and 5 wins for Liverpool.

Barnsley vs. Blackpool 1X

Fleetwood Town vs. Bristol City 1

Southampton vs. Norwich City 1