I WAS expecting a tough Saturday and that’s exactly how it panned – in fact maybe it was even harder than I managed.
The fact there was just one home win in 10 FA Cup ties says it all and sides such as Newcastle and West Ham who put strong teams to win couldn’t come up trumps against lower-league rivals.
In Scotland I was let down by Motherwell and Partick Thistle. Going by the stats Well dominated by missed striker Chris Long while the Jags were undone by a “wind machine” at Arbroath and the weather can always play a part at a ground that’s almost in the North Sea.
Even Stirling, who were fancied by man including Greg and the Racing Post’s Mark Walker, were beaten at home.
All UK cards dominated by the FA Cup are going to be difficult so well done to any winners.
Scott Allot was the pick of the tipsters with his 33-10 Euro treble and he was an Augsburg goal short of a goals treble.
Looking to undo some of the damage on Sunday and will post tips around lunchtime.
Man City, Liverpool and Man United are all in FA Cup action and all should win but none are any value.
In Scotland it’s Hearts v Rangers and while the Jambos usually give the Old Firm good games at home they’re really suffering this season. However, Daniel Stendel has persuaded the club to splash out on Burton striker Liam Boyce and he’ll be a good signing.
Alfredo Morelos serves the final game of his ban so Jermain Defoe will hope to celebrate signing for Rangers on a permanent deal from Bournemouth with a goal.
On the Continent the big games include Valladolid v Real Madrid, Roma v Lazio, Napoli v Juventus and Lille v PSG.
January Super Single Stats: -17pts
January Advised Acca Stats: -15.8pts
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