England League Cup Prediction - Newcastle United VS Arsenal

England League Cup  -  Newcastle United VS Arsenal
Match Time:06-02-2025 04:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Boasting a two-goal first-leg advantage and seeking to end their 70-year trophy drought, Newcastle United lock horns with Arsenal under the lights at St James' Park for the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday night. A place in the 64th EFL Cup final is up for grabs, with the winners of this contest to take on either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on March 16.

Newcastle are still having to cope without Harvey Barnes (muscle) and Jamaal Lascelles (ACL) due to injury, but Callum Wilson has an outside chance of returning to the matchday squad after more than eight weeks out with a hamstring problem. As for Arsenal, they are still having to cope without injured trio Gabriel Jesus (ACL), Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), while Ben White is closing in on a return from a long-term knee injury, although this contest may come too soon for the defender.

Odds Analysis
Newcastle's dip in form has come at an ideal time for an Arsenal side in high spirits after last weekend's statement win over Man City. Entering the cauldron that is St James' Park is daunting for many teams, but the Gunners are well-equipped to secure a positive result on Wednesday. However, whether Arteta's men can secure the three-goal win they require remains to be seen against a Magpies outfit that will likely frustrate the visitors and may lose on the night, but edge through on aggregate.

Pick: Arsenal