The72’s writers share their predictions for the upcoming FA Cup clash between Leicester City and Birmingham City on Saturday.

Leicester City, currently sitting at the top of the Championship table, will be aiming to continue their strong FA Cup run. They are expected to field a strong squad against Birmingham City. On the other hand, Birmingham City, under new boss Tony Mowbray, have been performing well with a couple of wins and a draw on their record.

James Ray is optimistic about Leicester’s chances and predicts a 2-1 win for them. He emphasizes Leicester’s superior form and squad quality and believes they will emerge victorious, despite Birmingham making it competitive.

Harry Mail is more cautious and speculates that the match could end in a 1-1 draw. He suggests that the outcome depends on the team lineup that Leicester fields and anticipates it could result in a replay. Mail acknowledges the improvements under Mowbray at Birmingham and suggests that Leicester might be more focused on their league ambitions and could stumble in this cup fixture.

Ultimately, the writers express differing opinions on the potential outcome, with one predicting a Leicester win and the other predicting a draw, reflecting the unpredictability of cup competitions.