English FA CUP
2009-01-04 - Gillingham vs Aston Villa
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Aston Villa travels to meet League two Side Gillingam in this third round fixture and the hosts who are currently in tenth spot, are however two points off the play off places and will want to concentrate on gaining promotion.
Gillingham though have beaten higher opposition on their way to the third round while Aston Villa having defeated League One's Stockport County in the second round to get this far.
The home side have got much to do here they are to pull of a shock win as they are missing key defenders Barry Fuller and Garry Richards for this match. They are also missing midfielder Nicky Southhall as he is cup tied after having represented non league Dover already in this competition.
The good new sis that On-loan striker Andy Barcham is available to play after extending his loan from Tottenham but Leigh Mills has not been successful and has returned back to Tottenham.
The likes of Mark McCammon (back) and Luis Cumber (fractured fibula) are out on long term injuries.
As for Aston Villa, if they can maintain and display their form as they did in the Premiership it will be hard for Gillingham to get anything out of this match. They are now in fourth position in the Premiership and will want to get to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The visitors will miss the services of striker John Carew who will be out until March with a back injury. Captain Martin Laursen is also out with a knee injury suffered against West Ham on Boxing Day. Also out will be Carlos Cuellar who plays in defence after suffering a hamstring injury after missing the last two games against Arsenal and Hull City.
Take Aston Villa to win this match and give the 1 1/4 ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Aston Villa to win 3-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Aston Villa to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Aston Villa and give the 1 1/4 ball here.
