The English FA Cup 3rd round gets underway this week, known for being the stage when EPL and Championship teams enter the competition. The FA Cup is known for its huge shock results and is one of the only times we might see part-time soccer players go head-to-head with the likes of Manchester City and Erling Haaland. We’ve put together an FA Cup parlay for this weekend at +1059 odds with'FanDuel Sportsbook with our soccer expert predicting another surprise result. Let’s break it down.
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Bournemouth ML over QPR (-220), 10:00 am ET, Saturday
English Premier League club Bournemouth look good value to make their class count when they visit Championship strugglers QPR on Saturday. The Cherries have been one of the EPL's big improvers this season and Andoni Iraola's men have won 6 of their last 8 games and lost only once in that impressive run. The sole defeat came against Tottenham last time, and while that game ended in a 3-1 loss, Bournemouth certainly offered more than that scoreline suggests. QPR's brief improvement under Marti Cifuentes appears to have evaporated, with the Hoops winless in their last 6 games. Rangers have scored just 2 goals in that period and should find things tough against Bournemouth.
Watford ML over Chesterfield (-210), 10:00 am ET, Saturday
Watford aren't a team that have an issue hitting the back of the net and the Hornets have blasted 12 strikes in their last 5 games. Valerien Ismael's men have lost only 3 of their last 6 matches and they have put themselves in contention to reach the playoffs this season. As for Chesterfield, they are flying at the top of the National League and the Spireites will be eyeing a shock on Saturday. However, the ambition of Paul Cook's side may be their undoing and Watford look good to progress.