Crystal Palace vs Stockport County Prediction and Betting Tips | January 12, 2025

Crystal Palace face Stockport County at Selhurst Park on Sunday in the third round of theFA Cup. The hosts have struggled in the Pemier League this season as they turn their attention to cup football.

They locked horns with Everton at this stage of the competition last season, drawing goalless at home before losing the replay at Goodison Park 1-0 as they recorded a fourth third-round exit in five seasons.

Stockport, meanwhile, beat Forest Green Rovers 2-1 in their cup opener, with Kyle Wootton scoring the winner in the first half of extra time. They then beat amateur side Brackley Town 3-1 in round two, with Wootton providing a goal and an assist.

Stockport last appeared at this stage of the tournament two seasons ago, losing 2-1 at home to Walsall.

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Crystal Palace vs Stockport County Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 23 meetings between Palace and Stockport, who trail 11-4.
• The two teams last faced off in the Championship in January 2002, which the Eagles won 1-0 to register a 10th consecutive unbeaten outing in the fixture.
• Stockport's last win at Selhurst Park came in September 1972 when they won 1-0 in a League Cup clash.
• The Hatters are without a clean sheet in seven games across competitions.

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Crystal Palace vs Stockport County Prediction

Palace have won one of their last five matches and three of their last 12. They are however the stronger side and will head into this one as the overwhelming favourites.

Stockport, meanwhile, are winless in four matches and have won two of their last nine. They have struggled on the road recently and could see defeat.

Prediction: Palace 3-1 Stockport

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Crystal Palace vs Stockport County Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Palace

Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Five of Palace's last seven matches have produced more than 2.5 goals.)

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have scored in six of Stockport's last seven matches.)