Southampton will welcome Newcastle United in Southampton, Hampshire, in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Venue: St Mary’s Stadium. Kick-off: 21:00.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Newcastle United to win either half: YES — 1.44
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Both teams to score: YES — 1.92
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Newcastle United total goals: Over 1.5 — 1.87
The Magpies outclassed Southampton the last time they met in the Premier League, scoring four goals at St Mary’s Stadium. They are the favourites to win the game but I’ve backed them to win in either half.
The last three times both teams met, both teams got on the scoreboard and total goals have exceeded three in each of three matches. The odds may be against both teams scoring but I think there’s a chance this game could end similarly as the previous ones.
The Magpies have scored at least two goals in each of their last three meetings against
. They scored four goals in their latest encounter.
The Saints have won three of their last four matches across all competitions, including their huge 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Carabao Cup.
Southampton occupy the 20th position in the Premier League with 15 points after 20 matches.
The Magpies crashed out of the FA Cup following a shock 2-1 defeat away from home to Sheffield Wednesday but they bounced back to top form with two wins on a bounce.
Newcastle United played a goalless draw against Crystal Palace last weekend but they remain in the 3rd position with 39 points after 20 matches.
Newcastle United are the better team currently, hence I’m backing them to win this game and go through to the next round.
Whilst both teams are likely to score, I’d back Newcastle to a tight victory.
Although Newcastle United are the favourites to win this game, I think it’s safer to double chance them.
Theo Walcott, Alex McCarthy and Armel Bella-Kotchap are doubts. Valentino Livramento and Juan Larios are ruled out.
Goalkeeper: Bazunu
Defenders: Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Salisu, Walker-Peters
Midfielders: Diallo, Lavia, Ward-Prowse
Forwards: Edozie, Adams, Armstrong
Jonjo Shelvey, Matt Targett and Emil Krafth are ruled out of the game due to injury issues.
Goalkeeper: Pope
Defenders: Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn
Midfielders: Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock
Forwards: Saint-Maximin, Isak, Almiron
This match will be played at St Mary’s Stadium (Southampton)
This starting whistle will sound on January 24th, 2023. 21:00 UTC.