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Non League Premier side Maidstone United will look to produce a huge upset when they take on League Two side Stevenage in this FA Cup replay. Previously Maidstone held their more famous opponents to a 0-0 draw on the road. The match will be played on Maidstone’s artificial 3G pitch, the first FA cup game to take place on this surface.
The semi-professional Maidstone United was in amazing form prior to their 0-0 draw with Stevenage, but after that they lost rhythm, drawing at home in the league and losing 0-2 in the FA Trophy. Maidstone is currently second in the Isthmian Non League Premier but that is only because they have 4 less games than the first place – the Stones are truly the best team in the League and are all but guaranteed to win it all. Hosts are particularly strong in defense, which could also be seen in the first game against Stevenage.
Bet on Maidstone – Stevenage with the best FA Cup odds at Pinnacle Sports.
The visitors are on the back of a morale boosting 5-1 home win against Cheltenham, climbing to the 11th place in the standings and being in an outside position to attack the playoffs. Stevanage has been a little shaky this season, alternating good games with poor performances, but they are a good, solid League Two side. They have a good offensive setup but on the other side they are having problems keeping clean sheets.
Even though the offensive minded Stevenage is the much better team and is expected to set the rhythm, I reckon this will be a low scoring game. Maidstone showed that they can contain Stevenage even on the road, where the League Two side is much stronger, and will surely give their hearts out on the pitch today for a historic achievement. Speaking about the pitch, this artificial 3G field should also contribute to a low scoring game, as Stevenage will probably have some issues adapting. And don`t get me wrong, I was speaking about Stevenage`s offensive abilities, but it`s not like they are an all out attack team (26-25 goal difference in 17 League two matches). My tip is under 2,5 goals, a Stevenage win might also happen but I don`t rule out an upset. Prediction: Maidstone – Stevenage 0-1.
Pick: under 2,5 goals
Odds: 2.17 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 8.19
Event date: 20 November
