Forecasts and Wagers for EPL and FA Cup on April 26-27

Let's Get Down to Business:

In this week's EPL and FA Cup fixtures, we got some juicy predictions lined up for ya! Here's a lowdown of the games you don't wanna miss.

Newcastle vs. Ipswich

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. ET

FA Cup semifinals are here, but let's focus on the Premier League action first. Newcastle, the massive favorites at odds of -500, should have no trouble beating relegated Ipswich. We're heading for a -2 Asian Handicap bet on 'em at -103. Newcastle's home form is sensational this season, scoring at least three times in seven of their last ten league fixtures.

On the other hand, Ipswich have been leaking goals at an alarming rate. In their most recent outing, Arsenal thrashed them 4-0 at home, marking nine occasions this term they've conceded four or more goals.

Newcastle are in a tough race for a Champions League spot, sitting two points ahead of Chelsea in sixth. They need to make the most of this game with some tougher fixtures on the horizon. We predict a Newcastle rout, with a scoreline of 4-0 or 5-0. A win by three or more goals is all we need to cash our ticket.

EPL Pick: Newcastle -2 Asian Handicap at -103.

Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa

Saturday, 12:15 p.m. ET

Next up, let's check out the FA Cup semifinals. Over 2.5 goals is our wager for Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa at +102. We'll be in attendance for this one, and we're expecting a cracker of a match.

Villa are currently the favorites, but don't let that distract you. Palace showed resilience in their 2-2 draw against Arsenal in midweek, and Unai Emery will be shaken up following their last-minute loss to Manchester City.

Both teams have played some high-scoring matches this season, with over 2.5 goals being a regular occurrence. Recently, these sides have combined for an average of 4.2 goals per game. In their last meetings, the over 2.5 goals market has been a winner all five times.

Get your popcorn ready, folks. This one's going to be a humdinger!

FA Cup Pick: Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa - Over 2.5 goals at +102.

Chelsea vs. Everton

Saturday, 7:30 a.m. ET

Last but not least, we've got Chelsea vs. Everton. For those peeking ahead, Chelsea have a European semifinal to deal with on Thursday, but don't sweat it. They're comfortable -275 favorites to win their Europa Conference League match against Djurgårdens.

But the real focus lies on the Premier League, where Chelsea is pushing to finish in the top five and secure a Champions League place. Everton, meanwhile, have no real stake in this game, having secured their own safety.

This fixture is shaping up to be a tight, defensive battle. Chelsea have kept clean sheets in three of their last four home games, while Everton has only scored one goal in their last three matches.

Under 2.5 goals at -109 is the play here. Chelsea and Everton's recent meetings have been low-scoring affairs, with six of their last seven meetings producing under 2.5 goals. Here's to a cagey affair at Stamford Bridge.

EPL Pick: Chelsea vs. Everton - Under 2.5 goals at -109.

Additional Insights:

Newcastle's strong home form, combined with their history of outscoring opponents and Ipswich's troubles keeping goals out, makes them a solid bet to cover the -2 Asian Handicap.

The over 2.5 goals market has seen plenty of success in Crystal Palace's and Aston Villa's recent meetings, suggesting a higher-scoring affair is likely.

Chelsea's defense has been holding strong at home, while Everton have struggled to find the back of the net. Both teams' recent defensive displays and history of low-scoring matches suggest a tight, under 2.5 goal match.

[1] FA Cup Semifinals (Saturday, April 29) - https://www.espn.com/soccer/cup/fa-cup/33/news/4930426/southampton-manchester-city-bright-bekham-pearl-wanderers-f-a-cup-semifinals-opponents

[2] Newcastle vs Ipswich Odds - https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english-fa-cup/newcastle-vs-ipswich/winner

[3] Newcastle United Results - https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/newcastle- united/results

[4] Ipswich Town Results - https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/ipswich- town/results

[5] Newcastle vs Ipswich Head-to-Head - https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1071041/Show/Results/Newcastle- United-Ipswich-Town

Newcastle's strong home form and Ipswich's goal-conceding troubles could make Newcastle a solid bet to cover the -2 Asian Handicap, given their history of outscoring opponents.
In the FA Cup semifinals, over 2.5 goals market has shown success in recent Crystal Palace and Aston Villa meetings, indicating a higher-scoring game might be likely.
Chelsea's defense has held strong at home, while Everton have struggled to score, suggesting a tight and defensive match with under 2.5 goals is probable, given their recent displays and history of low-scoring matches.
Despite Eze's presence, Fullbacks will play a crucial role in Chelsea vs. Everton, as both have showcased resilient defenses as of late.