Brighton – Arsenal

Brighton Arsenal FA Cup betting previewBrighton & Hove Albion will hope to increase the number of massive upsets in this FA Cup weekend with a win over Arsenal. However, the Gunners will surely be extra focused and determined after seeing Saturday’s massacre of big Premier League clubs. They also arguably became the favorites to defend their trophy.

Brighton has struggles so far in the Championship, sitting on the 19th place just 6 points over the relegation zone. On the bright side though, Brighton found some amazing form to start 2014, as they won 4 of their last 5 games, including 3-2 against Ipswich last weekend. However that was only the second home win for Brighton since August in all competitions and the hosts are clearly struggling big time to defend home court. A single team has less wins at home this season than Brighton in the Championship.

Arsenal is the team in form right now in England, winning 5 of the last 6 games in all competition, including a 2-0 road win over Manchester City last weekend. The Gunners would relish defending the FA Cup this season, they are desperate for trophies and this is the only one they can realistically hope to win this season. With most big clubs out of the competition, Wenger will field a very strong team today and the focus is at 100%. Arsenal will be keen to avoid being upset like Chelsea or City and will also be pumped up by the huge opening of the road to the finals.

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Team news & lineups:

Mackail-Smith, Forster-Caskey and Halford are all doubtfull for Brighton & Hove Albion, but the hosts do not have other injuries or suspensions. Arsenal will have to do without Wilshere, Diaby, Arteta and Debuchy, possibly Welbeck – but the Gunners are healthier than ever and Wenger can choose his lineup from a large number of top players.

Brighton: Stockdale, Calderon, Greer, Hughes, Bennett, Holla, Ince, Bruno, Teixeira, Baldock, O’Grady

Arsenal: Ospina – Bellerin, Chambers, Koscielny, Monreal – Rosicky, Ramsey – Walcott, Ozil, Campbell – Giroud

Arsenal is playing great football right now and with Brighton’s home court advantage being almost non-existent, the Gunners should be able to edge this and avoid a replay. I really can’t see Arsenal blowing this chance to advance now that they are the favorites to win the competition and I can’t see them repeating the mistakes that Chelsea, City, Tottenham or Southampton made yesterday. Look for the visitors to start strong, look for them to be assertive throughout the match in order to avoid any possible upset and their firepower should be more than enough to take care of a not so good defensive team like Brighton. My tip is Arsenal to win with a 1 goal asian handicap and odds are dropping on this pick. Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion – Arsenal 0-2.

Pick: Arsenal (-1 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.83 @ Ladbrokes
Stake: 9
Possible profit: 7.47
Event date: 25 January

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