Newcastle vs Southampton Tips - Rock Solid Magpies Tipped in the EFL Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

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Ralph Staniforth 30 Jan 2023

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Newcastle vs Southampton predictions for Tuesday’s EFL Cup match
The fixture is being played at St James’ Park (20:00 GMT)
Newcastle have won to nil in 3 of their last 4 home matches
Can the Magpies build on their first-leg win?
Preview, stats & team news

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Newcastle have won their last 3 matches against Southampton (Getty Images)

Newcastle vs Southampton Preview

Newcastle are on a strong unbeaten run at St James’ Park and rarely concede. Southampton have played a lot of recent matches, are inconsistent and a home win is tipped.

Newcastle vs Southampton Preview
Head-to-Head
Newcastle Form
Newcastle Team News
Southampton Form
Southampton Team News
Newcastle vs Southampton FAQ

Newcastle have won to nil in 3 of their last 4 home matches
Newcastle have won their last 3 matches against Southampton
Southampton have lost to nil in 2 of their last 3 matches

Head-to-Head

Newcastle have a 44-38 advantage against Southampton in 106 meetings with 24 draws.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle beat Southampton 1-0 in the EFL Cup semi final first leg on Tuesday. The Magpies had 15 shots, 56% possession and Joelinton scored the winner late on.

Newcastle are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Wins came at home against Leicester (2-0) and Fulham (1-0) before a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.

Eddie Howe’s side reached the EFL Cup semi-final after eliminating Bournemouth (1-0), Crystal Palace on penalties and Tranmere (2-1).

Newcastle Team News

Midfielder Jonjo Shevley is out.

Defenders Matt Targett and Emil Krafth are also out.

Southampton Form

Southampton bounced back from consecutive defeats to beat Blackpool at home in the FA Cup (2-1). The Saints had 67% possession and Romain Perraud struck twice either side of half time to seal the victory.

It followed 1-0 losses at home against Newcastle in the EFL Cup and Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Southampton previously beat Cambridge (3-0), Sheffield Wednesday on penalties, Lincoln (2-1) and Man City (2-0) in the EFL Cup.

Southampton Team News

Defender Duje Caleta-Car is available after his suspension.

Forward Moussa Djenepo could return after a recent injury.

Defenders Valentino Livramento and Juan Larios are out.

Newcastle vs Southampton FAQ

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Verdict

Newcastle v Southampton

Newcastle are likely to use their home advantage to build on their first-leg win over Southampton. The Saints have been unthreatening against Premier League opponents recently and a comfortable home win is predicted.

Newcastle Win to Nil

Win to Nil

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