In the second leg of the Championship promotion play-off quarter-final, Luton FC met the challenge of Newlands at their home ground. The Black Cats took a 2-1 lead in the first leg of the match, and their offense was on fire, making it difficult for Luton to hold on. Luton's defense has been their strength this season, but they can't afford to hold back in this match, and will have to go toe-to-toe with Newland's attacking side, which is expected to have a high chance of scoring 2.5 goals in the opening match. (Watch live on Cable 661 and 601 at 3am Wednesday)
Newland powered through the tail end of the season until the final round in a thrilling bid to qualify for the play-offs and extended their unbeaten run to 10 matches after beating Luton in their last game. The Black Cats' potent attack has relied heavily on the excellent play of their strikers, with Manchester United loanee Amit Diarou scoring for the second game in a row and former Leeds United striker Kiecht playing a vital holding role. Newland's attacking tactics have been effective in five of its last six matches with a total of three or more goals.
Hosts Luton have conceded the second fewest goals in the Championship this season, and are third in the league thanks to their solid defense. However, their recent form has dropped significantly, with only one clean sheet in their last five matches, and only one win in that time. In this match, they need to make up for the loss in the first leg, so they can't stick to their conservative defense strategy. The hosts will be forced to go on the offensive against a solid Newland side, and are expected to create a lot of chances on goal, so look for a 2.5-goal win.
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