- Trafford have three away wins in their last four away games in all competitions
- Colls have just three goals in their last four home matches
- Trafford have seven away goals in their last four road matches
Pragmatism might just see The Whites through
Atherton Collieries came into the current FA Cup Qualification season in decent form after a 2-0 win over Prescot Cables in the last round, but a 2-2 draw away to Trafford yesterday has made this cup clash a lot closer.
The Colls are coming into this game in mixed form with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five, while Trafford are also in mixed, but their recent form looks a touch steadier with two wins, a draw and two losses in their last five.
These sides drew 2-2 at Trafford's ground, so it would be no surprise if this cup tie was also to be settled on fine margins.
Colls like to play on the front foot and are a possession-based side who look to build up with creative players and plenty of flair, but Trafford are a more pragmatic team who are much more likely to sit back with a three-at-the-back or back five and attempt to nick it via a set-piece or counter.
This clash of styles should make for a fascinating contest, but Trafford's defensive steel should see them over the line.
Back the visitors to nick it
Trafford are 231/100 to take the away win on Tuesday and we're backing the underdogs to justify those long odds.
The visitors have three wins in their last four on the road in all competitions, while Colls have just as many losses as they do wins at home.
The hosts also have a blunt edge at home with just three goals in their last four and we're siding with the more defensively-minded away side to find the most joy in what is likely to be a cagey cup contest.
