Wrexham welcome Chelsea to the Racecourse Ground on Saturday evening in what promises to be a fascinating FA Cup tie between one of English football’s biggest stories and one of its biggest clubs.
The Red Dragons have continued their impressive rise through the divisions and have been particularly strong at home this season. However, facing a Chelsea side packed with Premier League quality represents a huge step up in class and the visitors should have enough firepower to progress.
Chelsea’s attacking form away from home has been particularly impressive in recent weeks. The Blues have scored three or more goals in six of their last eight matches on the road and their ability to dominate weaker opposition has been evident throughout this cup run.
Chelsea Over 2.5 Team Goals – 5/4
Given the gulf in squad depth and attacking quality, backing Chelsea to score at least three goals looks the standout angle in this FA Cup clash.
Even when rotating their squad, the Blues possess significant attacking options and have shown a ruthless streak against lower-league opposition earlier in the competition. Their 5-1 victory over Charlton and a commanding 4-0 win at Hull highlight just how dangerous they can be when given space.
Wrexham have also shown some defensive vulnerability recently, conceding four goals across their last two matches at the Racecourse Ground. Against a side with Chelsea’s attacking quality, that could prove costly.
Correct Score – Chelsea 3-1 – 10/1
While Wrexham are underdogs, they are unlikely to roll over in front of their home crowd. Phil Parkinson’s side have scored regularly in the Championship and will believe they can cause problems on the counter attack.
That said, Chelsea’s superior quality should ultimately shine through. A 3-1 victory for the visitors looks a realistic correct score prediction given their recent scoring trends away from home.
Pedro Neto Anytime Goalscorer – 12/5
Pedro Neto looks a strong contender in the anytime goalscorer market if he returns to the starting lineup.
The Portuguese winger has already made a big impact in this season’s FA Cup, including a hat-trick in the previous round. His pace and direct running could prove difficult for Wrexham’s defence to handle, particularly if Chelsea dominate possession.
If Neto starts, he looks well priced to find the net again.
Wrexham vs Chelsea Tips
- Chelsea Over 2.5 Team Goals – 5/4
- Correct Score: Chelsea 3-1 – 10/1
- Pedro Neto Anytime Goalscorer – 12/5
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