Chelsea vs Scunthorpe Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup

Prediction published on 07/01/2016, 16:30  by | Modified on 10/01/2016 at 13:07 in FA Cup Predictions

Chelsea have had a disappointing season so far and won't want to add an embarrassing FA Cup exit to their woes. That's what happened last season when, despite winning the Premier League, they let slip a 2-0 lead at home and lost 4-2 to League One Bradford City. Now they face another side from that division in the shape of Scunthorpe but look extremely likely not to make a big mistake again this season. Since Jose Mourinho lost his job at Stamford Bridge Chelsea have gone four games unbeaten. That was capped off by a big 3-0 win at Crystal Palace last weekend that has taken them up to 14th in the table. Home form has also improved with four wins, a draw and a loss to Bournemouth in their last six home games. Even though Chelsea will leave some players out, especially as they play two Premier League games next week, they should have far too much for Scunthorpe. The League One side are 15th in the table, eight points off the play-offs and seven above the relegation zone. They've had to beat Southend and Leyton Orient to get through to this round and are unbeaten in their last three league games. However, they only have two wins in their last eight league and cup games and don't look like a side that are going to go to Stamford Bridge and cause a massive upset. A convincing win for Chelsea that will continue to boost their confidence looks the most likely result here.