Barnet vs. Newport County
Barnet, competing in the National League, aims to capitalize on home advantage against Newport County on Tuesday evening to secure a place in the third round of the FA Cup.
The initial encounter at Rodney Parade on December 2 ended in a 1-1 draw, necessitating a replay to determine which team will advance to round three.
Barnet faced a close call in the earlier FA Cup clash this month, with Shane McLoughlin putting Newport County in the lead just before halftime. The match remained in Newport County’s favor until the 89th minute when Daniele Collinge secured a late equalizer for Barnet.
Barnet vs. Newport County
Having already played four times in this season’s FA Cup, including a replay victory against Aveley and a 1-0 win over Curzon Ashton in the first round, Barnet eyes a potential clash against Eastleigh in the third round. A victory in the upcoming match would position them well for a chance to advance to round four. However, Newport County also harbors similar aspirations for progression in the tournament.
What to remember – Barnet vs. Newport County
The initial encounter between the two teams last weekend was closely contested, and a similar pattern is anticipated for this match.
While arguments can be presented for both sides to emerge victorious, there’s a sense that Newport County might have the edge in a tight contest, securing their passage to the third round of the competition.
Betting tip for Barnet vs. Newport County
Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be more than 2.5 goals in this match.