Selectabet’s Picks v Lawro’s Predictions: 7th March

Only 5 games this week for Lawro’s predictions but it’s FA Cup weekend, which has proven to be a costly nightmare already this season. Let’s hope we fare better this round.

You can see how your tipping compares to Lawro’s – you can’t be any worse! – by leaving your selections along with the best odds in the comments below.

Coventry v Chelsea – FA Cup 6th Round. Live on ITV1 – Kick off 12.30 Saturday

Hiddink’s Chelsea have a determined look about them and seem much more able to grind out results then when under Scolari. The Dutchman may take the opportunity to rest a few but they should still be able to secure their place in the last 4 with a comfortable win.

Lawro’s Verdict: Chelsea 3/5 (Expekt)

Lawro’s Result: 0-2 6/1 (Ladbrokes)

Selectabet’s Verdict: Chelsea 3/5 (Expekt)

Selectabet’s Result: 1-3 14/1 (SkyBet)

Fulham v Man Utd – FA Cup 6th Round. Live on ITV1 – Kick off 5.15 Saturday

Sir Alex will definitely rest players ahead of the big match against Inter in midweek so it might be tight game. Fulham were left stunned by hull’s late winner on Wednesday and may still be feeling the ill-effects come tomorrow night. United to sneak this one.

Lawro’s Verdict: Draw 12/5 (Paddy Power)

Lawro’s Result: 1-1 6/1 (Betfred)

Selectabet’s Verdict: Man Utd 10/11 (SkyBet)

Selectabet’s Result: 0-1 6/1 (Bet365)

Sunderland v Spurs – Premier League. Kick off 15.00 Saturday.

I was very impressed with the Black Cats at times during the game at Anfield on Tuesday. They knocked the ball about well and if they go with Cisse and Jones from the start they can get at the Spurs defence. Tottenham recorded a cracking home win against Boro but with them being so inconsistent it would be a huge surprise if they lost this one.

Lawro’s Verdict: Spurs 13/8 (William Hill)

Lawro’s Result: 1-2 10/1 (Blue Sq)

Selectabet’s Verdict: Sunderland 9/5 (Paddy Power)

Selectabet’s Result: 3-1 33/1 (Blue Sq)

Arsenal v Burnley – FA Cup 5th Round. Live on Setanta Sports 1 – Kick off 13.30 Saturday

Burnley may have pushed preier League opposition all the way this season but this looks like being Arsenal’s best hope of a trophy this season and so Wenger should be taking it more seriously than he has done in the past. Should be an entertaining game which Arsenal will win.

Lawro’s Verdict: Arsenal 53/100 (Centrebet)

Lawro’s Result: 2-0 6/1 (Ladbrokes)

Selectabet’s Verdict: Arsenal 53/100 (Centrebet)

Selectabet’s Result: 2-0 6/1 (Ladbrokes)

Everton v Middlesbrough – FA Cup 6th Round. Live on Setanta Sports 1 – Kick off 16.00 Saturday

Evrton have had a great cup run so far and I can’t see them surrendering all that hard work by going out at the hands of the hapless Boro. Typical of Boro that they beat Liverpool last weekend then get humped by Spurs. I’m still laying them from now till the end of the season. Home win.

Lawro’s Verdict: Draw 13/5 (Bet365)

Lawro’s Result: 1-1 6/1 (Coral)

Selectabet’s Verdict: Everton 3/4 (Blue Sq)

Selectabet’s Result: 1-0 6/1 (Ladbrokes)

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