Newport County will be aiming to pull off an FA Cup giant-killing when they welcome Leicester City to Rodney Parade on Sunday.
The Exiles are currently mid table in League Two, and have taken just one point from their last five league fixtures.
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However, they can be backed at 9/1 (10.00) with William Hill to give their fans something to cheer about with a memorable win over the 2016 Premier League champions.
Claude Puel’s team have progressed from 10 of their last 11 FA Cup matches against lower league opposition, and are 27/100 (1.27) favourites to come through this one with a win.
GettyThe guests were knocked out in extra-time by Chelsea in last season’s quarter final after a deadlocked 90 minutes, and there are odds of 24/5 (5.80) available on them playing out another draw here.
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Dan Butler is suspended for Newport as he completes a three-match ban, while Joss Labadie is a doubt as he struggles with a minor leg injury.
Daniel Amartey and Matty James remain sidelined, although Wes Morgan could return to the starting line-up after missing the last few matches.
Solid Leicester
The Foxes’ strong record against lower league opposition should prove ominous for Mike Flynn’s outfit, who come into this clash in rather uninspiring form.
Having scored just once in three games, they will surely struggle to break down a top flight backline that has kept a clean sheet in five of their last nine away fixtures and conceded just six goals in that run.
Predictions
After keeping out Chelsea and Everton on their way to victory in the two most recent matches on the road, Leicester look a strong bet at 11/10 (2.10) to ease into the next round by winning without conceding against struggling Newport.
Leicester to win to nil at 11/10 (2.10) for a 1.5pt stake with William Hill
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