Newport County v Middlesbrough betting tips: Another Cupset on the cards at Rodney Parade?

They’ll be without Antoine Semenyo, however, who was recalled from his loan by parent club Bristol City.

Newport manager Michael Flynn rested some of his key men in their 3-0 league defeat at Grimsby on Saturday. Dan Butler, Mark O’Brien and Padraig Amond are all likely to return the starting line-up.

Middlesbrough only have one injury concern. Midfielder Lewis Wing is likely to be the only Boro player to miss out with boss Pulis stating he’s been playing the last few matches with a groin injury.

Key Battles

Boro have an abundance of great attacking options to choose from. In the first game, Pulis went with a front two of Ashley Fletcher and Britt Assombalonga. The Exiles managed to keep them quiet for the first meeting, and their main task will be keeping whoever starts up front quiet again.

Newport will also need to keep an eye on former Champions League winner Jon Obi Mikel in the Boro midfield. He showed glimpses of what he was about in the first tie despite not having played a full game for months. With match-fitness under his belt, he could dictate play in the middle of the park.

County attacker Amond will be looking to make his mark on the game. In the previous round, he scored the winner to knock Premier League Leicester out of the cup. Boro will be looking to limit the chances he gets, because on his night, he can be clinical in front of goal.

Match Odds

Middlesbrough are favourites to get through to the fifth-round with our traders at 20/23.

Newport sit as outsiders at 10/3, but they put on a late show last time to grab a draw. If you think they will do that again to win or draw within 90 minutes, you can get a Newport/Draw Double Chance at 17/20.

Boro strikers Assombalonga and the on-loan Jordan Hugill are favourites to open the scoring at 9/2, with the pair also sat at 7/4 to score anytime.

Amond, along with Jamille Matt are favourites to open the scoring for the Exiles at 7/1. If you think they’re more likely to score anytime tonight, that’s 13/5.

Dolan rounded off the scoring in the first encounter, and if you think he’s likely to do the same again, he’s 16/1 to score last in this one.

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