The FA Cup is down to its final four participants. This weekend, the FA Cup semifinal will take place with four teams seeking to book their places in the final. Unfortunately for those four teams, only two places in the final are available.
The FA Cup semifinal will feature Manchester City and Chelsea on Saturday and Leicester City versus Southampton on Sunday. Let us take a look at the two semifinals and the odds for each team to win the FA Cup Final.
Who will win the FA Cup?
Manchester City go into the semifinals as the FA Cup favorite. The Cityzens were beaten in the semifinals last season by eventual winners Arsenal. Manchester City will play in the Champions League quarterfinals versus Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.
Leicester City, who are experiencing a slip in the Premier League, go into the weekend as second-favorite to lift the FA Cup. The Foxes are followed closely by Chelsea in the odds. Bringing up the rear in terms of odds are Southampton. The Saints have surprised many onlookers reaching the semifinals of the competition.
FA Cup winner odds (Courtesy of Bet365):
- Man City -125
- Leicester City +300
- Chelsea +400
- Southampton +1000
Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Saturday’s semifinal pits Manchester City against Chelsea in what should be an exciting game. Both teams will play in the Champions League in midweek. Chelsea face FC Porto on Tuesday with a 2-0 advantage while Chelsea face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday with a slim 2-1 lead.
Manchester City defeated Chelsea earlier this season in the league 2-1. However, Chelsea were under the management of Frank Lampard and not current coach Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel has revolutionized Chelsea. They are playing brilliantly and could knock off the favorite.
Manchester City are favorites at -143 according to Bet365. Chelsea are at odds of +375. Chelsea are unbeaten in seven of their last 15 games in all competitions versus Manchester City, claiming five wins and two draws.
I like Chelsea to upset Manchester City in this game. The Cityzens look likely they might be running a bit low on gas, while Chelsea continue to improve under Tuchel. Soccer Buddy suggests a 2-2 draw, which is a very good pick. However, I’m going to back Chelsea in this game to win and shock everyone.
Result: Chelsea to win
Leicester City vs. Southampton
Leicester City meet Southampton in the second FA Cup semifinal which will take place on Sunday. The Foxes are at odds of -118 to win at full-time while Southampton are at odds of +300.
Leicester City are slipping in the league. After back-to-back losses, they are just two points above fifth-place Chelsea in the race for the Champions League qualification places. Brendan Rodgers’ team are out of form.
Southampton are also in poor form. They win just twice in their last six games — the other four fixtures were all losses. Yet, the Saints have somehow played well in the FA Cup to reach the semifinals. Leicester City are unbeaten in seven of their last 10 matches versus Southampton. Only four of those games ended in wins.
Southampton won three times while three more games ended in draws. Leicester City won the teams’ meeting from earlier this campaign. So, which side wins this weekend? Leicester City should win in the end. They have been far better this season and should end Southampton’s run in the competition.
Result: Leicester City
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