Arsenal vs Newcastle EFL Cup Semi Final Prediction, Tips & Odds

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Where to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle

You can watch Arsenal vs Newcastle in the EFL Cup at 20:00 Tuesday, January 7live on ITV1, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event

Match prediction and best bet

Alexander Isak to score at any time
2 points 9-4 BoyleSports

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Arsenal vs Newcastle odds

Here are the latest odds ahead Arsenal vs Newcastle in the EFL Cup Tuesday, January 7

Odds correct at time of publication

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Arsenal vs Newcastle predictions

Newcastle extended their winning run in all competitions to six games with a 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday and the Magpies return to north London for the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final tie against Arsenal.

Eddie Howe is without centre-back Fabian Schar and central midfielder Bruno Guimaraes through suspension, but his side should still be confident of causing Arsenal problems.

The Gunners struggled to create chances in their 1-1 weekend draw at Brighton and their attacking threat is significantly reduced by the absence of the injured Bukayo Saka.

Ethan Nwaneri filled in on the right wing against Brighton and scored a superb first-half goal, but he is a major doubt for the semi-final first leg and Kai Havertz has missed the last two games through illness.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta would love to have a striker of Alexander Isak’s quality at his disposal and the Newcastle star is worth backing to find the net at the Emirates Stadium.

The Sweden international has been linked with a move to the Gunners and his efforts this season have certainly added a few pounds to his price tag.

He scored the only goal of the game when Arsenal traveled to St James’ Park for November’s league clash and has found the net in each of his last seven top-flight games.

The sizzling run includes a hat-trick against Ipswich and goals against leaders Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Tottenham, so he looks a tempting bet to bet against the Gunners.

Arsenal have kept clean sheets in their last four home league games but Crystal Palace strikers Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah scored in last month’s 3-2 EFL Cup quarter-final win for the Gunners.

Jurrien Timber and Jakub Kiwior started in the center of defense that day, but Isak could make an impact, even if Arteta opts for his first-choice pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba.

They were unconvincing in their last home game, a 1-0 league win over Ipswich, and Isak, who also scored in October’s league and EFL Cup meetings with Chelsea, can continue his prolific form.

Arsenal are odds-on to take a first-leg lead, but Newcastle have lost just one of their last 15 EFL Cup games inside 90 minutes – a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the 2022-23 final.

The Magpies’ impressive form means the Toon Army have every right to dream of landing a long-awaited trophy, even with Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs still in contention.

Key state

Alexander Isak has scored 12 goals in his last 12 Premier League games

Arsenal vs Newcastle keep news

Arsenal
Kai Havertz (illness) will be assessed but Ethan Nwaneri is likely to join Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Raheem Sterling on the sidelines. Reserve goalkeeper Neto is not eligible.

Newcastle
Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar are suspended. Callum Wilson, Nick Pope, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth are injured.

Probable Teams

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Jesus, Trossard
Subs: Zinchenko, Jorginho, Merino, Calafiori, Kiwior, Havertz, Tierney

Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Kelly, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isaac, Gordon
Subs: Willock, Barnes, Botman, Livramento, Osula, Almiron, Miley

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Inside info

Arsenal

Star man Martin Odegaard
Top scorer Gabriel Martinelli
Penalty shooter Martin Odegaard
Card magnet Jurrien Timber
Help Ace Martin Odegaard
Set-piece air threat Gabriel Magalhaes

Newcastle

Star man Alexander Isak
Top scorer Alexander Isak
Penalty shooter Anthony Gordon
Card magnet Joelinton
Help Ace Jacob Murphy
Set-piece aerial threat Dan Burn

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Newcastle or draw double chance
The Magpies have won their last six matches, while Arsenal dropped points at Brighton at the weekend and are without inspirational winger Bukayo Saka

Joelinton must be shown a card
Two of Newcastle’s leading card contenders, Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar, are suspended, but Joelinton can add to his tally of seven bookings in 23 games this season

Under 3.5 goals
Newcastle have conceded just two goals in their last six games and five of Arsenal’s last six home games have produced under 3.5 goals

Pays out at 17-2 with bet365

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