Bristol Rovers V West Brom

Im approaching this one a little cautiously, as there has been so many shocks this weekend in the fa cup. By cautious i mean not going in fully on the straight away win!

Theres a difference in class here as Bristol rovers are just hovering above the drop zone in Division one albeit with a few games in hand. The Baggies on the other hand are pushing for a place in the top flight and whether it’s automatic or via the play-offs I think they will get there.

Bristol’s results have improved over the last few weeks but a 1 – 0 defeat midweek to Doncaster highlighted their lack of creativity and firepower up front. They have based their gameplan around a good defence but it will be hard to see them keeping out a West Brom side who have amassed an amazing 71 goals in 35 league games, about two goals a game.

Verdict

West Brom have already gone to tough venues like Coventry and Peterborough in the FA Cup and won with ease. A journey to lower league opposition who struggle to score should not be too tough for them. Obviously a semi-final place is a huge incentive for both sides and with no major opposition left in the cup the Baggies will quietly fancy their chances of going all the way. Their goal scoring threat is too big to ignore so its West Brom to win this one for me.



Pick : West Brom -0.25
Odds : 1.82
Stake : 9 / 10
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