Newport County vs Leicester City U21
Newport County has a host role in the quarter-finals of the EFL Trophy. They will host teams from the lower division, namely Leicester City Academy, at the Rodney Parade. Victory becomes an absolute mission.
Newport County is still playing until Saturday (18/1) to host Swindon Town in Week 28 of League Two. They also won with a score of 2-0 through the actions of Josh Sheehan (1 ‘) and Jamille Matt (49’). These results helped them rank 11th, while maintaining a winning streak since meeting MK Dons (3-0) and Scunthorpe (1-2).
Instead, Leicester City Academy made it to this round after passing the challenges of Grimsby (1-2), Sunderland (1-2), Doncaster (0-3), and Tranmere (1-2). With graphics like this, they are also predicted to be formidable opponents, even though they come from a lower division and have never appeared at Rodney Park.
Therefore, Newport County was asked to put on high alert, especially if on Saturday (1/25) they will perform again at home to Leyton Orient in Week 29 of League Two. On paper, they should be able to win as long as they don’t underestimate Leicester City Academy.
Our Prediction: Over 2.5
Odds: 1.85