Mauricio Pochettino’s in-form Spurs side will be looking to banish their memories of facing lower-league opposition in the FA Cup this season as they travel to League One strugglers Rochdale. Despite beating Arsenal and Manchester United in recent weeks, Spurs needed a late equaliser from Harry Kane on the way to earning a victory over League Two Newport County – a situation Tottenham will be desperate to avoid here.
English FA Cup – Rochdale v Tottenham – Spotland Stadium – Sunday 18th February 2018 – 16:00 UK Time
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Rochdale
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The Dale are struggling in League One and currently find themselves bottom of the league but they will be thoroughly enjoying their FA cup exploits. Keith Hill will be hoping his team can improve upon their lowly league position and their return of 25 points from 28 games and with as many as 4 games in hand on some of their rivals, they will be hoping to steer clear of the drop zone, although the gap is widening. Ian Henderson has notched 14 goals in all competitions this season and scored in last round against Millwall to see his side through.
Tottenham
Tottenham sit in 5th place in the Premier League, 1 point outside of the Champions League places with 11 league games still to play and recent wins over Arsenal and Manchester United have lifted the mood at Wembley. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have been in sensational form in the Champions League this season having picked up a 2-2 draw in Juventus but they will be on their toes here in the North West. Harry Kane has scored a staggering 33 goals in all competitions this term and the England man simply cannot stop scoring.
Head to Head
Remarkably, Rochdale and Tottenham have never met before in a competitive match up. The game is due to be played on a the relaid pitch at the Crown Oil Arena, adding to intrigue and speculation surrounding the game.
Rochdale v Tottenham – Betting Odds and Predictions
This should be an attritional tie between a two teams with very differing playing styles.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a solid bet at 8/15 with Ladbrokes.
Tottenham are sure to rotate here but they have a strong squad and should have enough to beat Rochdale.
Tottenham to win the game is a banker bet at 1/6 with Skybet.
Fernando Llorente has struggled since his summer move from Swansea but should enjoy a run out here.
Fernando Llorente to score anytime is unbelievable value at 10/11 with Unibet.
Rochdale will inevitably be well up for the challenge in front of home support and Spurs will have to be on top form.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a sure fire winner at 1/3 with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
Rochdale 0 – 3 Tottenham – 11/2 with BetVictor.
Top Betting Tip Rochdale v Tottenham
Rochdale will give this a good crack but Tottenham are an excellent side and should get the job done comfortably. Tottenham to win the match with a -2.5 Asian Handicap is a fantastic bet at 6/5 with Ladbrokes.