This FA Cup tie pits League One Burton Albion against Premier League West Ham. Burton's recent league form is poor (no wins in last 5), conceding 2 goals per game, though they have scored in every match. West Ham arrive in solid form, with 3 wins and a draw in their last 5, and have fielded strong lineups in the cup. Expect West Ham to dominate possession and chances, with Burton looking to exploit set pieces and home advantage. Goals are likely, with West Ham's superior attack expected to prevail.

Southampton enter this FA Cup tie in strong form, unbeaten in their last five and coming off a dramatic 4-3 away win at Leicester. Leicester, by contrast, are on a four-game losing streak and have struggled defensively, conceding 2.2 goals per game in their last five. However, H2H history suggests Leicester are capable of competing, and recent meetings have been high-scoring. Expect Southampton to control more of the play at home, but Leicester's counter-attacking threat and cup motivation could keep things close. Goals are likely, with both teams possessing enough attacking quality to find the net.

Burnley, despite some recent inconsistency, are clear favorites at home against Mansfield Town. The Premier League side's attacking quality and cup pedigree should prove too much for a Mansfield team that has struggled to score and win in recent League One matches. Expect Burnley to control the game, with a likely clean sheet and a couple of goals to see them through.

Manchester City are overwhelming favourites at home against League Two side Salford City in this FA Cup tie. City's recent form is excellent, with three straight wins and a 10-1 FA Cup demolition of Exeter earlier in the season. Salford have struggled for consistency in League Two and have failed to score in two of their last five. The last H2H saw City win 8-0. Expect a dominant City performance, early goals, and a likely clean sheet.

Norwich come into this FA Cup tie in excellent form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches and recently thrashing West Brom 5-0 away. Their attack is firing, averaging 2.4 goals per game in the last 5, while their defense has been solid, conceding just 0.4 per game. West Brom, by contrast, are struggling badly in front of goal, failing to score in 4 of their last 5 and averaging just 0.2 goals per game. The H2H record is fairly balanced over the long term, but the most recent meeting was a heavy Norwich win. With no major injuries and a strong home advantage, Norwich are deserved favorites and look likely to progress.

This FA Cup tie sees League One Port Vale host Championship side Bristol City at Vale Park. Port Vale come into the match in poor form, having lost three of their last five and conceding heavily at home. Their attack has struggled, averaging less than a goal per game over the last five. Bristol City, despite a heavy recent defeat, have generally performed well in the Championship and have a much higher quality squad. Historical head-to-head meetings are dominated by Bristol City, who have won three of the last four. Expect Bristol City to control the match, limit Port Vale's chances, and progress with a professional, low-scoring win.

This is a mid-table clash between two sides in poor recent form, both struggling to score and with low attacking output in their last five matches. Preston have a slight edge at home, but Watford's away record and defensive solidity suggest a tight, low-scoring contest. Injuries for both sides affect squad depth but do not dramatically shift the balance. Given the high frequency of draws in their recent H2H and season records, a stalemate is likely.

Derby and Swansea meet at Pride Park in a mid-table clash with both teams separated by just three points. Derby's home form has been inconsistent (4W, 6D, 6L), while Swansea have struggled away (4W, 2D, 9L), but both sides are coming off positive recent results and have similar goal records. Injuries and suspensions affect both squads, especially in midfield and defense for Derby. Expect a tight, tactical battle likely to be decided by small margins, with a draw the most probable outcome.

QPR host Blackburn in a clash between a mid-table side and a team fighting relegation. QPR's home form and defensive solidity (3 clean sheets in last 5) contrast with Blackburn's poor recent run and lack of attacking threat (0.6 goals scored per game in last 5). Injuries to key QPR players may blunt their attack, but Blackburn's away record is weak and their attack is underperforming. Expect a tight, low-scoring game with QPR likely edging it, possibly by a single goal.

This is a classic top-versus-bottom clash with Millwall, fifth in the Championship, visiting a Sheffield Wednesday side in complete freefall. Wednesday have lost five consecutive matches without scoring, and are winless at home all season. Millwall, by contrast, are in strong form, solid defensively, and have a good away record. The visitors have also dominated recent head-to-heads. Expect a low-scoring away win with Wednesday unlikely to trouble the scorers.

Portsmouth host Sheffield Utd in a lower mid-table clash where both sides have struggled for consistency. Portsmouth's recent form at Fratton Park has been steady, with a strong defensive record and a tendency for low-scoring, tight games. Sheffield Utd have shown more attacking intent but are vulnerable away from home, conceding heavily. Both teams are missing several players, which could further limit attacking quality. The match is likely to be cagey, with few clear chances and a high probability of a draw or a narrow win either way.

Aston Villa come into this FA Cup clash in slightly better recent form than Newcastle, with two wins in their last three and a solid defensive record (0.8 conceded per game in last 5). Newcastle, however, have struggled defensively, conceding 2.4 per game in their last 5, but remain a threat in attack and have scored in every recent match. The H2H history is balanced but slightly favours Newcastle, though Villa won the most recent meeting away. Expect a tight, competitive match with Villa's home advantage and Newcastle's attacking intent suggesting both teams can score, but Villa's defence may prove decisive.

Liverpool come into this FA Cup tie at Anfield in strong form, having won three of their last five matches, including a 6-0 Champions League win and a 4-1 home victory in the previous FA Cup round. Brighton, by contrast, are on a poor run with no wins in their last five league games, struggling for goals and failing to keep a clean sheet. Recent head-to-heads also favour Liverpool, especially at Anfield. Expect Liverpool to dominate possession and chances, with Brighton likely to sit deep and struggle to create. Liverpool's attack should eventually break through, but Brighton's defensive approach may keep the scoreline respectable.