Harrogate arrive at this FA Cup Final in the stronger recent form. Four wins and a draw from their last five, conceding just twice across that run, paint the picture of a side that is hard to beat. Bury have shown attacking intent - eleven goals scored in five matches - but their defensive record is a concern: zero clean sheets in that same period.
The key numbers back Harrogate. They have kept three clean sheets in five, scored in all five outings and conceded in only two. Bury, by contrast, have conceded in five of five and shipped six goals. The one head-to-head on record, the first leg three days ago, finished 1-1, confirming both teams can score but also that Harrogate are not easily broken down.
On balance, Harrogate's defensive solidity gives them the edge in a match that could easily stay tight. Draw No Bet on Harrogate removes the replay risk and represents the value play here. Odds are not published at time of writing.
The numbers behind the tip
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