Arsenal vs Newcastle predictions, betting tips and odds: In-form Isak could punish Gunners defence

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Where to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle

You can watch Arsenal vs Newcastle in the EFL Cup at 8pm on Tuesday, January 7, live on ITV1, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event

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Arsenal vs Newcastle odds

Here are the latest odds ahead of Arsenal vs Newcastle in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, January 7

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Arsenal vs Newcastle predictions

Newcastle stretched their winning run in all competitions to six matches with a 2-1 victory at Tottenham on Saturday and the Magpies return to north London for the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final tie against Arsenal.

Eddie Howe is missing centre-back Fabian Schar and key midfielder Bruno Guimaraes due to suspension but his side should still be confident of causing problems for Arsenal.

The Gunners struggled to create chances in their 1-1 weekend draw at Brighton and their attacking threat is significantly reduced by the absence of the injured Bukayo Saka.

Ethan Nwaneri filled in on the right wing against Brighton, scoring an excellent goal in the first half, but he is a major doubt for the semi-final first leg and Kai Havertz has missed the last two matches due to illness.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta would love to have a striker of Alexander Isak's quality at his disposal and the Newcastle star is worth backing to find the net at the Emirates Stadium.

The Sweden international has been linked with a move to the Gunners and his efforts this season have certainly added a few quid to his price tag.

He scored the only goal of the game when Arsenal travelled to St James' Park for November's league fixture and has found the net in each of his last seven top-flight appearances.

That sizzling run includes a hat-trick against Ipswich and goals against leaders Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Tottenham so he looks a tempting bet to notch against the Gunners.

Arsenal have kept clean sheets in their last four home league games but Crystal Palace strikers Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah scored in last month's 3-2 EFL Cup quarter-final win for the Gunners.

Jurrien Timber and Jakub Kiwior started in the centre of defence that day but Isak could make an impact even if Arteta opts for his first-choice pair of Gabriel and William Saliba.

They were not entirely convincing in their last home fixture, a 1-0 league win over Ipswich, and Isak, who also scored in October's league and EFL Cup meetings with Chelsea, can continue his prolific form.

Arsenal are odds-on to take a first-leg lead but Newcastle have lost only one of their last 15 EFL Cup ties in 90 minutes – a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the 2022-23 final.

The Magpies' impressive form means the Toon Army are entitled to dream of landing a long-awaited trophy, even with Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs still in the competition.

Key stat

Alexander Isak has scored 12 goals in his last 12 Premier League appearances

Arsenal vs Newcastle team news

Arsenal
Kai Havertz (illness) will be assessed but Ethan Nwaneri is likely to join Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Raheem Sterling on the sidelines. Reserve goalkeeper Neto is ineligible.

Newcastle
Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar are suspended. Callum Wilson, Nick Pope, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth are injured.

Probable teams

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Jesus, Trossard
Subs: Zinchenko, Jorginho, Merino, Calafiori, Kiwior, Havertz, Tierney

Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Kelly, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Subs: Willock, Barnes, Botman, Livramento, Osula, Almiron, Miley

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Inside info

Arsenal

Star man Martin Odegaard
Top scorer Gabriel Martinelli
Penalty taker Martin Odegaard
Card magnet Jurrien Timber
Assist ace Martin Odegaard
Set-piece aerial threat Gabriel Magalhaes

Newcastle

Star man Alexander Isak
Top scorer Alexander Isak
Penalty taker Anthony Gordon
Card magnet Joelinton
Assist ace Jacob Murphy
Set-piece aerial threat Dan Burn

Arsenal vs Newcastle bet builder predictions

Newcastle or draw double chance
The Magpies have won their last six games while Arsenal dropped points at Brighton at the weekend and are missing inspirational winger Bukayo Saka

Joelinton to be shown a card
Two of Newcastle's leading card candidates, Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar, are suspended but Joelinton can add to his tally of seven bookings in 23 games this season

Under 3.5 goals
Newcastle have conceded only two goals in their last six matches and five of Arsenal's last six home matches produced under 3.5 goals

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