Just four teams remain in the EFL Cup for the 2024-25 season, and the semi-finals get underway at the Emirates on Tuesday when Newcastle travel to Arsenal.
The Magpies will be looking to reach a second final under Eddie Howe, as they continue their chase for a first major trophy since 1955. Confidence levels should be high after recent away wins at Man United and Tottenham.
Meanwhile, the EFL Cup could yet present Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal with their only big opportunity for silverware this season after losing ground in the Premier League title race at Brighton on Saturday.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | -143 |
| Draw | +305 |
| Newcastle | +365 |
Gunners Dominate Magpies
| Total | Arsenal | Newcastle | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 59 | 38 | 10 | 11 |
| EFL Cup Games | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 142 | 103 | 39 |
Wins in this fixture have been a rarity for Newcastle throughout history. However, they will take confidence from the fact that they have won two of the last three meetings between the sides. But, the Magpies are without an away win against the Gunners in over 20 years.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.75 Goals @ +103
Arsenal vs. Newcastle Key Stats
- Newcastle aiming to reach a third EFL Cup final, but they are yet to win the major cup competition in England.
- Arsenal haven’t reached the EFL Cup final since losing in the showpiece match in 2017-18.
Arsenal Team News
Bukayo Saka is unavailable for the Gunners due to injury, while Ben White also remains out. Jurrien Timber is suspended for this cup tie, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is nearing a return.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Thomas Partey, Jakub Kiwior, William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori, Jorginho, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard
Newcastle Team News
Fabian Schar could return for the Magpies at the Emirates. Sven Botman limped off on Saturday and is unlikely to be risked. Callum Wilson, Nick Pope, and Jamaal Lascelles are all out.
Possible Lineup
Martin Dubravka (GK); Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Sando Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes
Arsenal vs. Newcastle Prediction
It will be very interesting to see how Arteta approaches this game with an FA Cup showdown against Man United set for Sunday.
The Gunners will likely need to win this first leg if they are to have any hope of reaching the Wembley showpiece, and we could see them edging to a win in front of their home fans on Tuesday.
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