Wembley plays host to a classic David & Goliath tie as League Two Newport County travel to the home of English football to take on high-flying Tottenham Hotspur. Newport were minutes from a famous victory in the first game between the sides at Rodney Parade before Harry Kane came to the rescue for Spurs. Both sides will be eager to progress to round 5 with Millwall or Rochdale awaiting.
English FA Cup – Tottenham v Newport County – Wembley Stadium – Wednesday 7th February 2018 – 20.00 UK Time
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Tottenham
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Tottenham sit in 5th place in the Premier League, 5 points outside of the Champions League places with 14 games still to play – with a game in hand on Liverpool above them. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have 45 points from their opening 24 games and are unbeaten in their last 8 games in all competitions. Harry Kane has scored a staggering 30 goals in all competitions this term and the England man simply cannot stop scoring.
Newport County
The Exiles have had an excellent campaign this season and currently sit 10th in the League Two table – 3 points off the play-off places. Michael Flynn has overseen a revolution with the South Walians who’ve picked up 46 points from their opening 30 games and have already beaten Leeds United as part of this famous cup run. Padraig Amond scored the opener when the sides met in January and has scored an impressive 11 goals in all competitions this term.
Head to Head
Newport County have never beaten Tottenham in their history with Spurs winning 4 and drawing 1 of the 5 meetings between the teams. Their 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade was a fascinating encounter with Padraig Amond first half strike being cancelled out by Harry Kane in the second half, to salvage a replay for the North-Londoners.
Tottenham v Newport County – Betting Odds and Predictions
The first meeting between the sides was a highly entertaining but Newport County will have to be more defensively responsible here.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a solid bet at 8/15 with Coral.
Tottenham are sure to rotate here but they have a strong squad and should have enough to beat Newport.
Tottenham to win the game is a banker bet at 1/9 with Ladbrokes.
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 9/10 with Unibet.
Newport will inevitably be well up for the challenge 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
Tottenham 3 – 0 Newport County – 11/2 with Betfred.
Top Betting Tip Tottenham v Newport County
Notts County 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 17/20 with Coral.