Feature Game - Chelsea vs Birmingham

It's the FA Cup 5th round this weekend, and our game of the week is at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea host fellow Blues Birmingham City in a lunch-time clash. It's been a troubled few weeks for Andre Villas Boas, with some job speculation flying around about his position. It's almost the opposite for Chris Hughton, who's led his side into the playoff places in the Championship, and they're in great form. Potential for an upset, perhaps?

Chelsea 1.33

Birmingham 11.5

Draw 5.9

It's clear from the odds that the Londoners remain firm favourites, and it's clear to see why despite their recent struggles. They rarely lose to lower league opposition in the competition, Barnsley the only memorable on in the last 15 or so years, and they have in fact won the FA Cup most out of any team in the country this millenium. Triumphs in 2000, 2007, 2009 and 2010 serving to show their pedigree here. Birmingham did of course lift the Carling Cup last season, but after their summer relegation they've lost a few key players and will need something special here.

TB's Match Prediction - Chelsea 2-0 Birmingham

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