Blackburn v Manchester United FA Cup Predictions & Betting Odds – 19th February 2017

Red Devils to win Lancashire derby

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Blackburn v Manchester United Betting Preview – FA Cup 19th February 4.15pm

This is a Lancashire derby in the fifth round of the FA Cup and it re-ignites the memories of those great Premier League battles we would see between the two sides. Blackburn are on a six match winless streak of form against Manchester United at Ewood Park and are going as underdogs for this one. Can Rovers raise their game to claim one of the biggest scalps left in the competition? It would offer some light away from their relegation issues in the Championship. Even though United have had a busy week with a Thursday night UEFA Europa League game, Mourinho’s men will be expected to be standing in the quarter finals.

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Blackburn v Manchester United FA Cup Betting Tips

These two have been involved in some good scraps down the line so it’s good to see them squaring off against each other again. It doesn’t look as if there will be any league meetings between the two in the near future anyway, as Rovers are stuck in the relegation zone in the Championship after a disappointing season on the board. They have a big struggle to get out of there and sustain their position in the second tier. Rovers have the second worst defensive record in the second tier this season and that immediately makes them highly vulnerable for this FA Cup clash against one of the best sides in the country. Rovers, who are heavy underdogs on home soil, have only claimed three clean sheets in their last 11 home games in all competitions, so it is likely that are going to concede in this one. Both teams to score at Bet365 for the FA Cup fixture is a quote of 19/20. Rovers aren’t exactly a prolific side and they may struggle to make an impact against an efficient United side. Rovers though, have scored in each of their last ten games in all competitions.

Rovers set themselves up for this fifth round clash having beaten QPR and Blackpool in the previous rounds. Not the toughest of opposition for them but this one on Sunday is and they may well get badly exposed in the tie. This is the first meeting between the two Lancashire clubs since the 2011/12 Premier League season when they shared away wins from the two match ups. Blackburn though have won just one of their last 13 games against United in all competitions. The 1984/85 season was the last time that two clashed in the FA Cup and United won 2-0 at Ewood Park on that occasion. There is a 6/1 quote on a Man Utd 2-0 correct score at Bet365 for this one. Rovers though are actually head in a W4 D2 L2 record from their eight previous FA Cup matches played. Danny Graham is a 3/1 punt for Rovers in the anytime goalscorer market with Sam Gallagher at 5/2. Rovers have conceded at least two goals in seven of their last nine games against Manchester United and over 2.5 goals at Bet365 for Sunday’s game is a quote of 4/6.

The Red Devils had an extra game on Thursday night as they faced St Etienne in the Europa League. But that isn’t likely to have a great bearing on the outcome of the FA Cup tie at Ewood Park for them. They are going along in decent form out on the road to suggest that they are going to be strong enough to see off the Championships struggles. Manchester United have posted a good W6 D2 L1 record in their last nine away from Old Trafford in all competitions. They have taken three clean sheets in their last five out on the road as well. You have a price of 6/5 at Bet365 on Manchester United to win to nil which should have some nice appeal. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a 4/6 anytime goalscorer option with Marcus Rashford at 5/4. So far in the FA Cup this season United have posted 4-0 wins over Championship sides Reading and Wigan, moving through easily. The challenge that awaits them at Ewood Park in their short trip across the county, isn’t a tough one and Mourinho’s men will be expected to be in the quarter final draw.

Blackburn v Manchester United FA Cup Betting Odds

Blackburn 15/2, Draw 4/1, Manchester United 1/3

Blackburn v Manchester United FA Cup Predictions

Would look for Manchester United to get through this one without too many scares really. They may be uncomfortable because of a gritty battle that Rovers will put up, but the Red Devils can edge their way through in this one. Rovers don’t have a defence which can be trusted at all and that will ultimately be their downfall in this one, but have a shot at both teams to score as Manchester United bank the win.