Newcastle United will welcome Southampton in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear in the semi-final second leg of the Carabao Cup. The venue: St James’ Park, kick-off: 21:00, date: 31/01/2023
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Newcastle United to win — 1.49
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Under 2.5 — 1.96
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Both teams to score: NO — 1.68
The Magpies are expected to win this game, thanks to their current form. Newcastle United won the reverse fixture 1-0 at Southampton, and now they play at home, which would likely end as a win for Eddie Howe’s men.
Newcastle United are one of the teams across Europe that has kept the most clean sheet this season so far. I don’t expect Southampton to score in this game. Plus Newcastle’s last four games ended with under 2.5 goals.
Newcastle United have kept a clean sheet in their last four matches, including their 1-0 win over Southampton in the first leg. They are compact at the back and for this reason, they are likely to end with a clean sheet.
The Magpies have won three and drawn one in their last four matches across all competitions, including their 1-0 win over Southampton in the first leg. A win or draw against the Saints will be enough to send them to the final.
The Saints have won three of their last five matches but they will host Blackpool on Saturday in the FA Cup. They need to beat Newcastle 2-0 or more to advance to the next round but a 1-0 win will force the game to enter extra time.
Newcastle won’t be in action this weekend, hence handing them more days to rest before hosting
“>Southampton next week. They are likely to win the game, thanks to their solid backline.
I’d back Newcastle United to win this game 2-0 at home, although it won’t be an easy game for the Magpies.
Newcastle United head into this game as the favourites but backing them to win or draw this against the Saints will be safer.
Goalkeeper: Pope
Defenders: Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn
Midfielders: Willock, Guimaraes, Longstaff
Forwards: Joelinton, Wilson, Almiron
Goalkeeper: Bazunu
Defenders: Walker-Peters, Lyanco, Bednarek, Salisu
Midfielders: Alcaraz, Diallo, Ward-Prowse
Forwards: Djenepo, Mara, Orsic
This match will be played at St James’ Park (Newcastle)
This starting whistle will sound on January 31th, 2023. 21:00 UTC.