Hiram Moreno
Two teams that are just one step ahead of the Carabao Cup final will face off in this game. This is one of English soccer’s major competitions, which plays teams from several leagues against one another. Despite this, only teams from the top flight have reached this stage, and this second leg of Newcastle vs Southampton will pit two of them against each other.
The Magpies managed to take the lead in the series after winning the first leg 1-0, and will protect that result at all costs to ensure their presence at the legendary Wembley in a few weeks’ time.
You can find the betting preview for this Newcastle vs Southampton here, at JefeBet, along with predictions, odds, probable lineups and much more for this and many other soccer matches.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Newcastle United vs Southampton Carabao Cup Semifinal Game on January 31, 2023
- Where: St. James Park – Newcastle, England
- When: Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Newcastle United (-162) / Draw (+295) / Southampton (+540)
- Asian Handicap: Newcastle United (-1, +100) / Southampton (+1, -120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+100) / Under (-125)
- Both teams score: Yes (+112) / No (-141).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Newcastle United
Newcastle were expected to start competing in the long term following the purchase of the club by the Saudi investment fund, but no one expected the team to improve so quickly from one season to the next.
In 2022/23, Newcastle find themselves on the podium in the Premier League and fighting for a ticket to the Champions League, while in the Carabao Cup they are one step away from their first final since 1976 after beating Sotom in the first leg.
Their chances of advancing are high considering that the Magpies have lost only one official matchup since the beginning of September (2-1 to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup) and have allowed just three goals since the start of November. However, one of those goals was from Southampton, so they will take nothing for granted.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Sven Botman, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock; Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson, Joelinton.
Betting on Southampton F.C.
Having the chance to play in a cup final by reaching the semifinal is always a nice thing to do, but Southampton may downplay the importance of this game, considering that their main objective is to stay in the Premier League.Even if the team is now in the relegation zone, a trophy would serve to highlight what has been a forgettable season.
The Saints will have not only the result against them, but also the fact that they have four less days of rest, as they played on January 28 against Blackpool in an FA Cup game (winning 2-1). However, they rested a few of the first-team players so that they would be ready for the next game.
That win against Blackpool snapped a run of two consecutive defeats, and Southampton will surely be delighted to record another victory to at least force extra time.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Gavin Bazunu; Lyanco, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Mohammed Salisu, Kyle Walker-Peters; Carlos Alcaráz, Roméo Lavia; Adam Armstrong, James Ward-Prowse, Mislav Orsic; Che Adams.
JefeBet Prediction
The first game of the series served to show that Southampton are not very capable of creating danger for a club as good defensively as Newcastle, and now being away, we don’t think this is going to change.
Newcastle are unbeaten at home in this 2022/23 soccer season and, even better, they have not allowed a goal in their last eight official appearances at St James Park, so Southampton’s road to goal will be anything but easy.
Meanwhile, Southampton are coming off wins in their last two away games. However, this wins came against the likes of Everton (relegated in the Premier League) and Crystal Palace (in the FA Cup and with an alternate squad); you can’t compare those teams with the challenge they now face.
We also stress that the Saints are winless in their last six visits to this venue, with Newcastle winning on four occasions in that stretch and scoring at least two goals in each of those games.
Prediction: Newcastle win 2-0.
