Everton vs Boreham Wood
3rd March 2015hrs
Football – England – FA Cup
Pick Home Win HT/FT
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 1/2 odds taken 2107 GMT, Tuesday 1 March
Frank Lampard’s Everton host Luke Garrard’s Boreham Wood in the fifth round of the FA Cup this Thursday. The National League side earned this glamour tie at Goodison Park by beating EFL Championship high-flyers Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in the previous round. Can Wood cause an even bigger upset this Thursday? As you would expect, Garrard’s boys are the massive underdogs here, with the bookies offering 16/1 for an away win. We have the latest odds and top tips in our FA Cup betting preview.
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Everton Preview – Toffees should secure their spot in the last eight
Frank Lampard’s reign at Goodison Park got off to a stunning start, as Everton thumped Brentford 4-1 at home in the fourth round of the FA Cup. In round three, Rafa Benitez guided the Merseysiders to a 3-2 win at Hull City.
Lampard has had a tough time since, though, losing three of four Premier League games. They have lost to Newcastle United, Southampton and Manchester City. However, the Toffees did manage to beat Leeds United 3-0 at Goodison Park.
Of course, staying in the Premier League is the main aim, but they should see off the National League outfit and book their place in the last eight of this season’s FA Cup. After that, the Toffees will fancy their chances of going all the way.
Boreham Wood Preview – Wood’s stunning FA Cup to come to an end
Luke Garrard’s Boreham Wood are fighting for promotion in the National League this season. They are currently in third place after 27 games played, winning 16, drawing eight and losing three. Wood are eight points away from the summit with three games in hand.
Boreham Wood’s FA Cup journey started all the way back in October with a 1-0 win at Barnet. They then beat Eastleigh and St Albans before seeing off EFL League One Wimbledon in round three. The Hertfordshire club really caught the eye in the fourth round, as Mark Ricketts scored in a 1-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
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Boreham Wood have done themselves proud this season, and the FA Cup run could stand them in good stead in their quest for promotion to the Football League. However, their cup journey will surely come to an end on Thursday.
Everton vs Boreham Wood Betting Advice
Lampard has had a topsy-turvy time at Everton so far, winning two and losing three of five league and cup fixtures. The Toffees have some huge Premier League games on the horizon, starting with next Monday’s trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Key Facts – Everton vs Boreham Wood Betting Tip
- Lampard’s Everton career started with a big FA Cup win over Brentford
- Boreham Wood stunned Bournemouth in the last round
- This will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs
Before returning to league matters, Everton will be after a comfortable victory over the non-league outfit in the cup, and there is good value in 1/2 for the hosts to be winning at half time and full time.
The form of Andros Townsend has been a bright spark for Everton in a bleak season up until now. The 30-year-old scored in the FA Cup wins over Hull and Brentford, and Townsend is priced at 9/2 to net the opening goal of this one.
The best betting odds for Everton vs Boreham Wood
Everton to win: 1/7 at Bet365
Draw: 17/2 at Bet365
Boreham Wood to win: 16/1 at Bet365
