Newcastle vs Arsenal – Carabao Cup Semi-Final: Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Newcastle vs Arsenal: A Battle for the Carabao Cup Final Spot

Key Highlights:

• Newcastle hosts Arsenal for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
• The Magpies hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg.
• Arsenal comes in with strong momentum after a dominant win over Manchester City.

Arsenal faces a significant challenge as they travel to St. James’ Park to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners, buoyed by an emphatic 5-1 win over Manchester City, will need to be clinical to keep their cup hopes alive.

Newcastle, who secured a crucial away win at the Emirates in the first leg, have stumbled in recent matches, suffering back-to-back home defeats. However, with a two-goal lead and a passionate home crowd behind them, Eddie Howe’s side will aim to hold off Arsenal’s attacking threat and book their place in the final.

Match Details

• Location: St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England
• Date: Wednesday, 5 February
• Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Referee: Simon Hooper
• VAR: John Brooks

Recent Head-to-Head Record

• Newcastle Wins: 3
• Arsenal Wins: 2
• Draws: 0
• Last Meeting: Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (7 January 2025) – Carabao Cup

Current Form (All Competitions)

Newcastle:

• Newcastle 1-2 Fulham (01/02/25)
• Southampton 1-3 Newcastle (25/01/25)
• Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth (18/01/25)
• Newcastle 3-0 Wolves (15/01/25)
• Newcastle 3-1 Bromley (12/01/25)

Arsenal:

• Arsenal 5-1 Man City (02/02/25)
• Girona 1-2 Arsenal (29/01/25)
• Wolves 0-1 Arsenal (25/01/25)
• Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb (22/01/25)
• Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (18/01/25)

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Newcastle Team News & Predicted Lineup

Newcastle could welcome back Nick Pope, but Martin Dubravka has been the preferred choice in goal. Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar return from suspension, providing a boost in midfield and defense.

Callum Wilson is doubtful with a hamstring issue, while Harvey Barnes and Jamaal Lascelles remain sidelined.

Newcastle Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Pope; Livramento, Schar, Botman, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.

Arsenal Team News & Predicted Lineup

Mikel Arteta will likely stick with a strong lineup as Arsenal heads into a warm-weather training camp in Dubai after this match. Ethan Nwaneri could feature after scoring against Manchester City, while Gabriel Martinelli may drop to the bench.

Ben White is close to returning but remains unavailable, joining Takehiro Tomiyasu, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Jesus on the sidelines.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Nwaneri, Havertz, Trossard.

Newcastle vs Arsenal Score Prediction

Newcastle’s strong position from the first leg puts them in control, but Arsenal’s attacking resurgence makes this a highly unpredictable tie. If the Gunners score early, the pressure on Newcastle will be immense.

However, Eddie Howe’s side is likely to focus on defensive solidity, making it a physical and tactical battle. Arsenal’s relentless attacking play could make things tense, but Newcastle may just hold on.

Prediction: Newcastle 0-1 Arsenal (Newcastle advances on aggregate).

What Do You Think?

Can Arsenal mount a comeback, or will Newcastle hold firm at home? Drop your predictions in the comments!