Two Premier League sides Newcastle United and Leicester City will lock horns together, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup. The Venue: St James’ Park. Kickoff: 21:00.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Newcastle United — 1.61
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.84
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Both teams to score: YES — 1.87
The Magpies head into the game as the favourites and are expected to win the game at home. They are in better shape compared to Leicester and won 3-0 away from home the last time both teams met in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
The previous encounter between both teams ended with over 2.5 goals, with Newcastle scoring the entire goals [3]. This cup game is likely to end the same way, given Newcastle’s recent cup game that ended in a 2-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
may have a solid backline in the Premier League, but they struggled at the back against Sheffield United in an FA Cup clash. This is a cup game, hence expecting at least one goal on each end.
The Magpies have performed well in the Premier League this season as they currently sit on the 3rd position after 18 matches.
They crashed out of the FA Cup last week after a 2-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday but they are keen on going as far as possible in the Carabao Cup. A win over Leicester will take them to the semi-final.
The Foxes are struggling in the Premier League this season but are a bit safe from the relegation zone. They advanced into the fourth round of the FA Cup following a tight 1-0 win over Gillingham.
Leicester City have done well in cup games but they could meet the end of their Carabao Cup journey at St James’ Park, having lost their last encounter against Newcastle 3-0.
There’s a huge difference in form between both teams. Newcastle United are in better shape, unlike Leicester City, who have lost three of their last four matches across all competitions, hence expecting them to lose to Eddie Howe’s side.
Because there’s a chance both teams could get on the scoreboard, I think Newcastle United would go on to win the cup tie eventually.
Back Newcastle United to book their place in the semi-final of the FA Cup by beating Leicester City
Jonjo Shelvey, Matt Targett and Emil Krafth are ruled out due to injuries. Allan Saint-Maximin could return from an illness.
Goalkeeper: Dubravka
Defenders: Lewes, Botman, Lascelles, Manquillo
Midfielders: Anderson, Longstaff, Joelinton
Forwards: Murphy, Isak, Ritchie
James Justin, Jonny Evans, Ricardo Barbosa Pereira, James Maddison, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Boubakary Soumare and Ryan Bertrand are all ruled out with injuries. Dennis Praet could return.
Goalkeeper: Iversen
Defenders: McAteer, Soyuncu, Vestergaard, Brunt
Midfielders: Perez, Tielemans, Mendy, Albrighton
Forwards: Vardy, Iheanacho
This match will be played at St James’ Park (in Newcastle)
This starting whistle will sound on January 10th, 2023. 21:00 UK time.
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