Southampton v West Ham predictions: Saints could have the edge in cup clash

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Southampton v West Ham in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday.

Where to watch

BBC iPlayer, 7.30pm Wednesday

Best bet

Southampton
1pt 13-10 general

Match preview

Having reached the last-16 stage of this season's FA Cup, both of these teams will fancy their chances of a Wembley appearance, but it could be Southampton who advance to the quarter-finals.

The Saints have been beaten just once on their own patch this season with champions Manchester City one of the teams who were recently unable to see off Ralph Hasenhuttl's side at St Mary's.

The Hammers are in the thick of the chase for a top-four spot in the Premier League, but recent away performances have not been great.

They limped over the line at non-league Kidderminster in the previous round of the cup and needed an injury-time equaliser to earn a point at Leicester a couple of weeks ago.

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