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Crystal Palace vs Stockport County: FA Cup match prediction
In the 1/32 finals of the FA Cup on January 12, Crystal Palace will play Stockport County at home. The Eagles have gained some momentum, have noticeably improved and are currently on a three-match unbeaten streak. Will the visitors be able to put up a decent fight against the Premier League representative? - the answer is in our betting tip. What bets should you choose for the cup game?
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Crystal Palace
EnglandCurrent form
Crystal Palace had a disastrous start to the season, even being in the relegation zone for a while. However, Oliver Glasner managed to stabilize the game and results. After 20 rounds in the Premier League, the Eagles rose to 15th place, having 21 points and a gap of five points from the red zone. In the last three rounds in the Premier League, the Glaziers have not lost - a 2:1 victory over Southampton and two draws with Bournemouth (0:0) and Chelsea (1:1). It is worth noting that on their home field in the five previous matches, Crystal Palace suffered only one defeat.
Disqualifications and injuries
Wharton and Hughes are injured and will not play in today cup match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Crystal Palace have drawn at half-time in two of their last three matches
- Four of the last five matches involving the Londoners have seen an exchange of goals
- Crystal Palace have conceded at home in five games in a row
Tentative line-up: Henderson - Ward, Guehi, Lacroix, Mitchell, Eze, Nketiah, Sarr, Kamada, Munoz, Mateta.
Stockport County
EnglandCurrent form
Stockport County have been making significant progress in recent years. Last season, the team won the Second League and received a direct ticket to the First League, where they did not get lost. The visitors of the upcoming match have scored 38 points in the championship and occupy seventh place, only three points behind the coveted top six and the opportunity to fight for promotion to the Championship. However, now there has been a significant decline, as they have failed to win in four rounds in a row - two draws and two defeats. In the Cup, Stockport County overcame the resistance of Forest Green in extra time (2:1) and Brackley Town (3:1) in turn.
Disqualifications and injuries
All key players are ready to take to the field today
Interesting trends for betting
- Stockport County have traded goals with their opponents in three successive matches
- Stockport County have not scored more than three goals in their last five games
- Stockport County have lost three of their last four away games
Probable line-up: Hunkchliffe, Pye, Hughes, Pye, Riedel, Kamps, Norwood, Knoile, Bailey, Collard, Wooton.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
Four of Crystal Palace last five matches have seen goals scored in each half
1.45Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in the hosts' four previous matches
1.71Bet Exact score 2:1
Stockport County have lost two of their last four away games by that scoreline
8.70Tip and bets
Crystal Palace have an advantage in class, play at home, have gained impressive momentum and deservedly receive the status of clear favorite from bookmakers today. However, we would not immediately write off Stockport County, which has been making significant progress for several seasons, regularly imposes a fight on any opponents on its way and does not lose big. Plus, the hosts will probably use a decent rotation of the squad. We recommend a betting tip for the underdog in this pair.
Our prediction is Stockport County win with Asian handicap (+2) at odds of 1.67
Bet on total
In the last six matches on their home field, Crystal Palace failed to play to zero, there are regular problems in defense. At the same time, the hosts will be able to distinguish themselves with their goals today due to their class. We expect in the betting tip that there will be an exchange of goals scored in the match.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.79
Bet on the first half
It should be noted that Stockport County are not the best at the start and have not won in the first half in five previous matches. Accordingly, we recommend another option for betting on the game.
Prediction - Crystal Palace win in the first half with odds of 1.62
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