It’s Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg time, folks. Yes, it is a mouthful.
Kicking us off this week is Newcastle v Arsenal at St James’ Park where Mikel Arteta’s side have an uphill task to get themselves to Wembley.
They lost the first leg 2-0 at the beginning of January, leaving the Mapgies on the brink of the final for the second time in three seasons where either Liverpool or Tottenham will by lying in wait.
Paddy Power ambassador Joe Cole joined us this week to discuss what will happen on Tyneside on Wednesday night, and gave us his Bet Builder for the game.
Newcastle v Arsenal Bet Builder tips
Arsenal to win
Both teams to score, yes
Kai Havertz to score
Alexander Isak 1+ shot on target
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WHEN: Wednesday, 5th of February, 8pm
WHERE: St. James’ Park, Newcastle
TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football
Newcastle were outstanding at The Emirates in the first leg. However, they have had some dreadful results at home since, including being taken apart by Bournemouth and the 2-1 loss to Fulham on Saturday.
They have looked exhausted at times with both teams outrunning them and exposing their high defensive line.
Arsenal will still be buzzing from their fantastic 5-1 win over Man City on Sunday, so I think they’ll go to St James’ Park and get the win. They can effectively win on Wednesday and still go out on aggregate, which there is a high chance of with the hosts having that two-goal advantage.
It’s a massive night for Eddie Howe and Newcastle, and they need to play to every advantage they have to get to the final. Use the crowd, make it an ugly and physical game, and get over the line.
I can’t see them not scoring, so I’ll back both teams to score.
I fancy Kai Havertz to score in this game.
He is a streaky player who is class when he’s confident, and you saw that after his miss in the first half on Sunday, he picked himself up and got that goal in the second, and he can push on from that on Wednesday.
Someone who I have jinxed before is Alexander Isak. Crouchy and I went to watch him for the Bournemouth game when he was on that scoring streak, going for 11 in a row. We made a big song and dance of him prematch, and he barely kicked the ball.
But because neither of us are in Newcastle, and he’s due a good game, I’ll back him to at least hit the target!
Newcastle v Arsenal betting tips
Arsenal to win
Both teams to score, yes
Kai Havertz to score
Alexander Isak 1+ shot on target
- A Bet Builder with these bets pays at approximately 9/1 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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