FA Cup 5th round tips: Tuchel's Chelsea face tricky trip to in-form Luton

Sixteen teams are still standing in the FA Cup, with the fifth round set to take place this midweek. Check out our betting tips for five of the last-16 ties.

Peterborough United vs Manchester City

Tuesday 1 March, 7.15pm, ITV

Manchester City needed a late goal to beat Everton on Sunday. A week before that they were beaten at home by Tottenham Hotspur, allowing Liverpool back into the Premier League title race in the process.

Yet although Pep Guardiola’s side have experienced a slight wobble by their remarkably high standards, a trip to Peterborough is unlikely to cause them too many problems.

The Championship strugglers have lost eight and drawn two of their last 10 league matches, a run which has included a 4-0 defeat by Cardiff City, and a 4-1 reverse against Coventry City. Another thrashing could await against the might of Manchester City.

Recommended bet: Manchester City -3.5 Asian handicap @ 2.96

Middlesbrough vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tuesday 1 March, 7.55pm, BBC One

Tottenham have not registered back-to-back wins since December, when Antonio Conte’s side won consecutive home games against West Ham United and Crystal Palace. After a patchy run of form, Spurs – who thrashed Leeds United 4-0 on Saturday – will be looking for a second win on the bounce against Middlesbrough.

Chris Wilder’s side knocked out Manchester United in the fourth round. They have scored in nine of their last 10 Championship fixtures and have never failed to find the net in a home game under their current manager. Tottenham should emerge victorious but they will not have everything their own way.

Recommended bet: Tottenham to win and both teams to score @ 3.5

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea may not have things all their own way against in-form Luton

Luton Town vs Chelsea

Wednesday 2 March, 7.15pm, BBC One

Chelsea will be keen to get back on track after their League Cup final heartache against Liverpool on Sunday, but they may have to dig deep to emerge victorious in this one.

Luton are in terrific form in the Championship; after a run of four wins in their last five games, the Hatters have climbed into the play-off places. Chelsea might have to score at least twice to win this one.

Recommended bet: Chelsea to win and over 2.5 goals @ 2.06

Liverpool vs Norwich City

Wednesday 2 March, 8.15pm, ITV

Liverpool fell behind to Norwich in a recent Premier League meeting at Anfield, before mounting a fightback to win 3-1. The Canaries will struggle to even get on the scoresheet here. Dean Smith might shuffle his pack ahead of Saturday’s must-win clash with Brentford, with the likes of Teemu Pukki and Milot Rashica in line to be held back.

Fresh from their League Cup triumph on Sunday, Liverpool will be confident of advancing to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a minimum of fuss. A home win and a clean sheet is the way to go.

Recommended bet: Liverpool to win to nil @ 1.94

Everton vs Boreham Wood

Thursday 3 March, 8.15pm, ITV

Boreham Wood are only the 10th non-league team to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup since the Second World War. Victories over Barnet, Eastleigh, St Albans City, Wimbledon and Bournemouth have earned the team from the fifth tier of English football a trip to Goodison Park on Thursday.

Everton could be in the Premier League relegation zone by the time this match kicks off. Staying in the top flight is their overriding objective this term, but a cup tie against non-league opposition gives Frank Lampard’s side the chance to build their confidence back up. This should be a comfortable win for the hosts.

Recommended bet: Everton to win both halves @ 2.02

Recommended bets

Man City -3.5 Asian handicap @ 2.96

Tottenham and BTTS @ 3.5

Chelsea and over 2.5 goals @ 2.06

Liverpool win to nil @ 1.94

Everton both halves @ 2.02