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Aston Villa vs Doncaster Pick (Feb. 4)

The second leg in FA Cup fourth round action between Aston Villa and Doncaster Rovers is almost upon us…

FA Cup Betting – Aston Villa vs Doncaster Rovers

The second leg in FA Cup fourth round action between Aston Villa and Doncaster Rovers is almost upon us. The Returning leg at Villa Park sees the England’s top flight league club and host, Aston Villa favoured something huge over the second-tier Doncaster Rovers. Villa are flying high in the Premiership and holding on to their fourth spot.Their performance and consistency in the season proper, including all competitions (setting aside UEFA Cup only), has been impressive so it goes without saying they will be the popular bet in the market. However, the upstart Rovers put forward a solid defensive performance in the first leg though, holding Aston Villa to a scoreless draw, lending the opinion that the huge underdogs should be given a chance. Theoretically, they are still in the competition with every opportunity of advancing. It all comes down to this match. Can the puppies upset the favourites on their turf?

Soccer Betting Line:

Aston Villa -1½ +105 -325 2½ O -125 U -105 Draw +325
Doncaster Rovers +1½ -135 +800 2½ O -125 U -105 Draw +325

Match Time: 02:45 P.M. Eastern Time Wednesday 4 February, 2009
Venue: Villa Park

Soccer Betting Analysis:

Aston Villa -325 – If one decides to set aside the slight hiccup against Zilina SK in UEFA Cup action, Aston Villa is enjoying an undefeated run that goes 14 matches and counting. They are second in the league’s “form table” behind league leaders Manchester United having hauled 14 out of 18 points. In their last six Premiership fixtures, they have gone 4-2-0; the most recent a frustrating scoreless draw against Wigan Athletic.

Doncaster Rovers +800: Doncaster Rovers are coming off a 1:1 draw against Norwich at home on Friday. They failed to take the win at the expense of the visitors when they allowed them to share in the spoils on a late equaliser. They are not doing too hot in their league, sitting a point above the relegation zone.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Aston Villa are expected to secure advancement into the next round. They have been solid and consistent through the season. More importantly, they are confident. They occupy fourth spot in the Premier League and as they will want to hold on to it I expect they will field enough of a force to deal with the Rovers, but so as not to jeopardize their campaign on the top flight league front, they will not risk some of their best players. Their last meeting against the Rovers saw the draw blank. They will want to improve on that and with home edge they should. Rovers are serious puppies in this match and betting on their huge puppy odds to mastermind the upset would be a huge risk.

Soccer Free Picks: Aston Villa -325 | Under 2.5 -105

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