- Hemel Hempstead Town are the odds-on favourites to see off big-priced Wingate.
- Hemel are winless in 6 home games across all competitions (D3, L3).
- Wingate & Finchley FC are coming off the back of a 4-1 defeat against Welling United and a 4-3 win away at Aveley.
Wingate’s attacking edge to ensure a free-flowing cup tie
The Blues have been somewhat mixed in their recent form but have certainly been entertaining across all of their last 5 matches, which includes a 4-1 defeat away to Welling United and a crazy 4-3 win away at Aveley, in the Isthmian League Premier Division.
Wingate's flair has been driven by the goals of danger man Scott Kashket, who has scored 3 of the side's last 6 strikes in a blistering 5-match spell of form. The visitors certainly have an attacking edge and will look to cause problems on the counterattack.
Hemel look solid, but not so sharp
Hemel Hempstead Town have drawn their last 3 consecutive matches, 1-1 against Farnham Town, 0-0 away to Ebbsfleet United and 1-1 with Tonbridge Angels. The Tudors are a solid side, but one that looks increasingly blunt.
Hemel have won just 2 of their last 10 across all competitions (D4, L4) and they're winless in their last 6 at home. That's not the ideal run into what should be a winnable cup tie on paper.
Hemel should hold the edge
The hosts have a more structured approach to the game, driving hard through the centre and playing a lot of football in the wide channels, while Wingate are more of an all-over-the-place type team, with their two wingers and two forwards interchangeable and overlapping.
The draw is at 18/5, which clearly indicates the bookies expect Hemel to edge this one rather than a free-scoring stalemate. However, Wingate should definitely have the quality to trouble the Tudors and in their current form, the points could be split here.
