Newcastle United vs Rochdale
Newcastle United will host Rochdale in the England FA Cup continued match at St. James’ Park (Newcastle upon Tyne). This match was very important for Newcastle United because they did not want to repeat the embarrassing results of the previous match, surprisingly Rochdale successfully held a draw against Newcastle United with the score 1-1.
Recalling the meeting actually Newcaslte United was more favored, although coach S. Bruce fielded the players in the match but the game was controlled by Newcastle United. Ball possession Newcastle United is high with 64% while Rochdale AFC is only 37%. M. Almirón opened Newcaslte United’s lead in the 17th minute and it made Rochdale AFC perform better in the second half so that it equalized on 79 minutes through A. Wilbraham’s goal.
The draw made Newcastle United fans disappointed and demanded to bring down the core players in this match. S. Bruce also realized that this fight was the last chance to qualify for round 4. While the stronghold of Rochadle AFC was believed to lower the same player and implement a defense strategy utilizing counter-attack as before.
Rochdale AFC is actually not a difficult opponent, even the visiting team is one of the bottom-tier teams in the third tier competition or League One. It certainly deserves appreciation in the previous game, but again Newcastle United will not make any more mistakes especially in front of their own supporters a mandatory victory. With better player material, it is likely that Rochdale will bow.
Our Prediction: Under 2.5
Odds: 2.25