On Wednesday (05/02/2025) night, Newcastle United hosts Arsenal in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final tie.
Newcastle enters this match with a 2-0 aggregate lead following goals by Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon in the first leg, meaning that there is still everything to play for at St. James’ Park, especially if the Gunners strike first.
Below, we have compiled our favourite RequestABets tips ahead of this clash…
Havertz & Isak 1+ shots on target each, each team 3+ corners and each team 20+ booking pts in 90 mins - 5/1
Kai Havertz has scored twice in three League Cup appearances and averages 1 Shot on Target per game in this competition. In the Premier League, the Germany international averages 1 Shot on Target across 21 starts.
Alexander Isak has scored twice in four League Cup appearances this campaign, even managing a goal against the Gunners in the first leg. The Swedish striker averages 1 Shot on Target per 90 minutes in this competition and 1.5 Shots on Target per 90 in the Premier League across 22 starts for the Magpies.
In Arsenal’s recent 5-1 demolition of Manchester City, the Gunners were shown two yellow cards and took a total of five corner kicks. Meanwhile, during Newcastle’s narrow 2-1 loss at home to Fulham, they received four yellow cards while taking three corners.
Trossard 1+ shots on target and Timber to be carded in 90 mins - 8/1
Leandro Trossard is expected to start for the Gunners on Wednesday night. The Belgium international averages 1.5 shots per game in 24 Premier League matches (16 starts).
Jurrien Timber was booked when Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at St. James’ Park back in November. The ex-Ajax defender has received seven bookings in 21 Premier League appearances for Arsenal.
Arsenal to win, BTTS, each team 4+ corners and each team 20+ booking pts in 90 mins - 16/1
Arsenal will enter this game full of confidence following their impressive run of results that has seen them beat the likes of Manchester City (5-1), Girona (2-1), Wolves (1-0) and Dinamo Zagreb (3-0).
The Both Teams to Score market has landed in each of the Gunners last two matches, as well as in all of Newcastle’s last three games.
When these two sides met at St James’ Park back in early November, each side received four yellow cards, while Newcastle took four corners to Arsenal’s six.
Isak to score, Newcastle to win, BTTS & Guimaraes to be carded in 90 mins - 22/1
If you’re backing Newcastle to earn their third win of the season against Arsenal, then this RequestABet will more than likely suit you.
Alexander Isak has scored in both meetings between Newcastle and Arsenal this campaign.
Bruno Guimaraes has received two bookings in just four League Cup matches this season.
Joelinton, Guimaraes, Magalhaes & Partey to be carded in 90 mins - 80/1
Joelinton has been shown nine yellow cards in 23 Premier League appearances this campaign.
As previously mentioned, Bruno Guimaraes has been shown two yellow cards in just four League Cup games.
Gabriel Magalhaes has been shown three yellow cards in 22 Premier League games and will face a tricky task when he goes up against Alexander Isak.
Thomas Partey has been carded twice in 20 Premier League starts for Arsenal (23 appearances).
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On Wednesday (05/02/2025) night, Newcastle United hosts Arsenal in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final tie. Newcastle enters this match with a 2-0 aggregate lead followin...
