Verdict: Arsenal draw no bet
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to finish off the job and book their EFL Cup final ticket on Wednesday night, Newcastle will welcome Arsenal to St. James’ Park for their second-leg showdown.
Newcastle
Starting with the hosts, spring a heavyweight upset on January 7th as they clinched a 2-0 victory away at Arsenal, Newcastle find themselves sat in the driving seat to punch their ticket to Wembley here. However, although Eddie Howe’s side might have enjoyed a real flurry on either side of opening the New Year, the Magpies are seeking some recent stability. Suffering a collapse on home soil last weekend as they eventually slumped to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Fulham, Newcastle have now lost two of their previous three Premier League appearances. Watching their Champions League dreams take a dent on Saturday afternoon, the midweek hosts have also lost consecutive top-flight showdowns at St. James’ Park for the first time since January 2024.
Newcastle Team News
Both still dealing with respective thigh issues, Newcastle will once again be without the duo of Callum Wilson and former Leicester star Harvey Barnes. Returning to Howe’s squad against Fulham over the weekend, England international Nick Pope could start between the sticks for the first time since December 7th.
Finding the net in north London on January 7th and already recording 17 Premier League goals, attacking talisman Alexander Isak will play a leading role here. Dutch defender Sven Botman could get some more minuets under his belt after recently returning from a long-term injury issue.
Arsenal
As for the visitors, while Arsenal might have a real battle on their hands in the race to claim a first Premier League crown since 2004, the Gunners are enjoying quite the purple patch. Laying down a sensational marker over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 5-1 romp against Manchester City, the mood in Mikel Arteta’s camp appears to be at a red-hot high. Officially booking a Champions League top-eight finish last week as they claimed a 2-1 victory away at Spanish outfit Girona, Arsenal have now won each of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Despite heading to Newcastle on Wednesday night chasing a two-goal deficit, Arteta’s side will be confident of completing a comeback at St. James’ Park in midweek.
Arsenal Team News
Still sidelined after going surgery back in December, Arsenal will once again be without England international Bukayo Saka on Wednesday night. Likewise, suffering a season-ending knee injury against Manchester United last month, Brazilian marksman Gabriel Jesus will play no part at St. James’ Park.
Now finding the net in back-to-back appearances over the past week, 17-year-old sensational Ethan Nwaneri could be handed a full recall here. Recording nine Premier League strikes so far this season, former Chelsea star Kai Havertz will once again be deployed in a false nine role.
Newcastle vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider
- When Newcastle and Arsenal met for their first-leg showdown on January 7th, the Magpies collected a 2-0 victory in north London.
- In fact, Newcastle have won three of their previous four meetings against the Gunners across all competitions.
- Arsenal have won each of their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-3.
- The Gunners have not suffered a single domestic defeat away from north London since returning from November’s international break.
- Newcastle have suffered consecutive Premier League defeats at St. James’ Park since January 2024.
Conclusion
While Newcastle might open Wednesday’s showdown holding a dominant two-goal advantage, the Magpies will be bracing themselves for a stern examination here. Suffering consecutive Premier League defeats at St. James’ Park for the first time since January 2024, Howe’s men will meet an Arsenal squad that are enjoying a sensational flurry. Storming their way to a famous 5-1 romp against Manchester City last weekend, the Gunners have won each of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Despite facing a real uphill battle in midweek, we are backing an away draw no bet here.
Verdict: Arsenal draw no bet
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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