There’s an all-Premier League affair in Wednesday’s second round of the Carabao Cup with Nottingham Forest v Newcastle on the telly at 8pm.
Our tipster, Sam Farley, has the whistle here, looking to progress to the next round for us at Paddy Power News.
He’s expecting a close-knit affair, with the two Premier League sides looking to avoid defeat and, ultimately, elimination.
Let’s look at the definitive verdict as the League Cup continues.
Nottingham Forest v Newcastle betting tips
Under 2.5 goals
Newcastle to win
Alexander Isak to score
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WHEN: Wednesday, August 27 – 8pm
WHERE: The City Ground, Nottingham
TV: Sky Sports Football
Under 2.5 goals
We’re only two games into the new Premier League season, but notably, all four of Forest and Newcastle’s combined games have scored under 2.5 goals.
Nuno Espirito Santo is known for a defence-first mentality, and he’ll look to keep things tight here while Newcastle have yet to play at their very best this season.
Add in the fact that both teams are likely to make some changes from their teams at the weekend, potentially resting some key players; we’re more than likely to see a game that might be disjointed, with neither team looking to lose.
Newcastle to win
You have to side with Newcastle when picking a winner in this game.
Last season, Forest lost 1-0 in this round of the Carabao Cup following a late goal from Burnley, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see something similar here despite a different manager.
Last year, Newcastle reached the quarterfinal of this competition, beating Man City and Man Utd on the way, before losing on penalties to Chelsea.
They showed an absolute determination to win it and take this cup seriously.
That desire to win silverware differentiates the teams and explains why they’ll come away with the win.
Alexander Isak to score
We will back Newcastle’s Swedish striker Alexander Isak to score the winner here, just as he did when they beat Man City at this stage of the competition last year.
There’s always the risk of rotation in this competition, but notably, Isak started at this stage last season.
We’ve yet to see Isak score this season, and Howe will see this game as an opportunity to get his striker firing by bagging a goal.
He will be the best player on the field and should be able to use his speed, size, and experience to find the back of the net.
Nottingham Forest v Newcastle Bet Builder
Under 2.5 goals
Newcastle to win
Alexander Isak to score
- A Bet Builder with these bets pays at approximately 14/1 with Paddy Power. CLICK HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP.
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
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