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West Ham vs Portsmouth

One team has a recent record of 8-0-2, buoyant after the success of reaching the FA Cup Final. The other team has a recent record of 3-2-5, and has little to play for for the remainder of the season. Yet West Ham are priced up as favourites to beat Portsmouth !

In addition, Portsmouth have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 meetings with West Ham.

Back Portsmouth on the +0.25 AH @ 1.89 with confidence.

Chelsea vs Fenerbahce

Arguably the most entertaining side left in the competition take a 2-1 lead into the away leg against Chelsea . Whilst Chelsea 's incredible unbeaten run at home does not justify a price of 1.3 for the home win, it is probably not worth opposing either.

Instead, I'm happy to back Zico's tactical nous and back Fenerbahce on the AH +2 @ 1.6. I cannot see Fenerbahce rolling over as many expect them to, and they have a good chance of qualifying to the next round as well. Backing them to avoid a three goal defeat seems a reasonably safe bet.

3pts Portsmouth + 0.25 AH @ 1.89 (Generally Available)

3pts Fenerbahce + 2 AH @ 1.6 (Betfair)