Prediction: Arsenal vs Newcastle – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Two camps who will turn their attention back to EFL Cup action on Tuesday night, Arsenal will welcome Newcastle to the Emirates.

Arsenal

Starting with the hosts, suffering late heartbreak away at Brighton last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate, Arsenal watched their Premier League title dreams take another major dent. However, despite still finding themselves sat six points adrift of runaway leaders Liverpool, Mikel Arteta’s men are unbeaten in each of their previous 13 consecutive appearances across all competitions. Despite extending on their EFL Cup adventure last month as they clinched a pulsating 3-2 victory against Crystal Palace, Arsenal are seeking some recent defensive stability. Including their 1-1 stalemate away at the Amex last time out, Tuesday’s hosts have mustered just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous five showdowns. Although the Gunners might be pencilled in as a standout contender in midweek, Arteta’s men should have a tough challenge on their hands.

Arsenal Team News

Undergoing surgery last month and expected to be sidelined for a couple of months with a hamstring injury, attacking talisman Bukayo Saka will not feature here. Likewise, not making a single appearance since returning from November’s international break, Ben White is still out.

Despite notching a second Premier League strike away at Brighton last weekend, 17-year-old sensational Ethan Nwaneri could be handed a rest. Serving a one-match suspension against the Seagulls on Saturday evening, Dutch defender Jurrien Timber should be handed a full recall.

Newcastle

As for the visitors, while Newcastle might have shown some real signs of a struggle when returning from November’s international break, the Magpies have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Mounting a comeback away at Tottenham last weekend as they eventually claimed 2-1 victory in north London, Eddie Howe’s side are in the midst of a real purple patch. Signing off 2024 with a deserved 2-0 win against Manchester United, the former Bournemouth boss has seen his high-flying squad win each of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Extending on their respective EFL Cup adventure last month as they landed a 3-1 romp against Brentford, Newcastle have also continued to shine with their performances in the final third. In fact, the Magpies have recorded 18 goals on their six-match winning run.

Newcastle Team News

While Sven Botman might have made a first Premier League appearance of the season away at Tottenham last weekend, the Dutch defender will be handed a rest here. All still dealing with respective injury issues, Newcastle will once again be without the likes of Nick Pope, Callum Wilson and Jamaal Lascelles.

However, after serving a one-match suspension against Spurs on Saturday, Fabian Schar will return to Howe’s squad in north London. Remarkably now notching 10 goals in just his previous eight domestic appearances, striking sensational Alexander Isak will lead Newcastle’s charge.

Arsenal vs Newcastle Key Factors to Consider

• When Arsenal and Newcastle last met on November 2nd at St. James’ Park, the Magpies collected a 1-0 victory.
• Newcastle have won each of their previous eight appearances across all competitions.
• Arsenal are unbeaten in all of their previous 13 showdowns across all formats.
• However, the Gunners have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their last five appearances.
• Alexander Isak has recorded 10 goals in just his previous 10 appearances across all competitions.

Conclusion

Mounting a sensational comeback away at Tottenham last weekend as they claimed a 2-1 victory, Newcastle will be dreaming of a repeat outcome in the capital. Enjoying what has become a remarkable flurry and winning all of their previous six appearances across all competitions, the Magpies will be looking to test an Arsenal squad who are seeking some recent defensive steel. Recording just a single clean sheet from any of their last five domestic showdowns, a high-flying Newcastle will ask some real questions. With Tuesday’s guests seeing five of their last seven matchups away from St. James’ Park finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Dachbet