Derby County hosts Northampton Town in the English FA Cup 1/16 finals. The match will be played on Tuesday, February 4th at Pride Park (Derby)
The season is not over for Derby so far, and if the team scores on the road and performs just as well on its pitch, the chances of getting into the playoffs will remain. The other day Stoke City was torn to pieces at the Pride Park. Wayne Rooney scored again, and the Rams proved once again - the team is very strong at its stadium and continues to gain victories. There are probably not a lot of chances to get into the Cup final, but Derby simply can’t shame with the representative of the Second League. Moreover, Derby gained a good move and won five out of eight games this year, having lost only once.
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There is nothing special to note - the visitors are in the top six of their division, but they have never climbed higher. And the game on the road is mediocre. The total cost of the players is just about three million. Northampton has passed three stages of the FA Cup. It knocked out Chippenham Town, Notts County, and Burton Albion. But I don’t think that these rivals are known to anyone. The visitors lost in only one of the last 12 away meetings. But I would note a rather weak defense in the away matches. On average, Northampton concedes almost 1.5 goals per round.
To get into the top 16 of the FA Cup is a good prospect for the hosts. There is money for the broadcast and other dividends, as well as the opportunity to approve themselves. The first game ended in a goalless draw. But it was played on the road. I think the hosts won’t be so passive on their pitch. Bookmakers naturally give preference to the Rams, and they are likely to gain victory in the regulation time.
Prediction for the match: Derby County to win
