Southampton vs Newcastle Tips - Tough Test for Struggling Saints in the EFL Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 23 Jan 2023

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Ralph Staniforth 23 Jan 2023

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Southampton vs Newcastle predictions for Tuesday’s EFL Cup match
The fixture is being played at St Mary’s (20:00 GMT)
Southampton have lost 3 of their last 4 home matches
Can the Magpies take advantage with a first leg win?
Preview, stats & team news

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Newcastle have won 2 of their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

Southampton vs Newcastle Preview

Southampton are inconsistent and Newcastle are hard to beat. The Magpies can edge the first leg with an away win.

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

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

Head-to-Head

Newcastle have a 43-38 advantage against Southampton in 105 meetings with 24 draws.

Southampton Form

Southampton’s three-match winning streak ended with a 1-0 home loss against Aston Villa on Saturday. The Saints were second best with 0.82-1.45 expected goals and conceded without reply in the second half.

The defeat followed wins at Everton, Crystal Palace (2-1) and against Man City at home (2-0).

Nathan Jones’ side beat Cambridge (3-0), Sheffield Wednesday on penalties, Lincoln (2-1) and City to progress in the EFL Cup.

Southampton Team News

Defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and forward Theo Walcott are doubtful.

Defenders Valentino Livramento and Juan Larios are out.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Magpies dominated with 1.78-0.34 expected goals but couldn’t find the winner.

Newcastle previously beat Fulham at home (1-0) and Leicester 2-0 in the EFL Cup.

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 Shelvey and defenders Emil Krafth and Matt Targett are out.

Southampton vs Newcastle FAQ

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Verdict

Southampton v Newcastle

Southampton are unconvincing at home and Newcastle are solid this season. The Magpies can edge the Saints to gain advantage in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final

Newcastle Win

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