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Newcastle United vs Southampton Live Stream, Predictions
Itโs the big EFL Cup semi-final battle between Newcastle United and Southampton on Tuesday. As theyโve both progressed this far, and with the prize for the side that wins the clash being a place in the final of the competition, we are expecting to see a thrilling encounter.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Newcastle United v Southampton can be seen below (inc. the best betting odds).
๐ Form Guide
Newcastle United
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Newcastle United will be looking for a repeat result of the 0-1 EFL Cup victory vs Southampton.
In that game, Newcastle United managed 56% possession and 15 shots at goal with 3 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Newcastle United was Joelinton (73'). For their opponents, Southampton had 13 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target.
Fewer than three goals per match were scored during 5 of the last 6 fixtures where Newcastle United have been involved. In terms of the goal weighting during this period, opposing sides scored a total of 2 and Newcastle United managed a tally of 5.
Southampton
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Southampton go into this match after a 2-1 FA Cup win to beat Blackpool in their previous match.
In that match, Southampton had 66% possession and 14 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. The scorer for Southampton was Romain Perraud (22', 62'). At the other end, Blackpool had 11 shots on goal with 5 on target. Charlie Patino (67') was the scorer for Blackpool.
The stats tell the story, and Southampton have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, conceding 5 goals in total. Defensively, Southampton certainly have room for improvement. We will just have to see whether or not that trend can be continued on in this game.
๐ฅ Head to head
A glance at their past head-to-head clashes going back to 06/11/2020 tells us that Newcastle United have won 4 of these and Southampton 1, with the number of drawn matches standing at 1.
A total of 20 goals were yielded between them during those clashes, with 12 for The Magpies and 8 being from The Saints. Thatโs an average goals per game figure of 3.33.
๐ฐ Team News: Newcastle United
Matty Longstaff (Knee Injury) and Emil Krafth (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) will not be able to play for Newcastle United gaffer Eddie Howe.
โน๏ธ Team News: Southampton
Southampton manager Nathan Jones has to currently contend with reduced team options. Tino Livramento (Cruciate Ligament Rupture), Stuart Armstrong (groin strain), Armel Bella-Kotchap (Knee Problems) and Theo Walcott (Calf Strain) wonโt be making appearances.
๐ฎ Prediction
Our feeling is that Newcastle United will, in all likelihood, be able to create a good number of chances & successful shots on target.
Conversely, Southampton could well find it tough to get shooting opportunities but we do think itโs quite likely that they will be converting at least once.
Accordingly, we see a fairly comfortable 3-1 win for Newcastle United come full-time.
Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Lucas Pereira, 01:35 27/01/2023

โฝ๏ธ Team Focus:
Newcastle United
Formed: 1892
Stadium: St James' Park (52,305)
Captain: Jamaal Lascelles
Chairman: Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Manager: Eddie Howe
Competitions: Premier League position 3, EFL Cup (Semi-Finals)
โญ Star Player: Miguel Almirรณn

Usually taking up the Right Wing position, Miguel Almirรณn was born in Asunciรณn, Paraguay. Having made his senior debut playing for Lanรบs in the 2015 season, the skilful Forward has netted 9 league goals in the Premier League 2022 - 2023 season to date from a total of 20 appearances.
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