Newcastle to win
Newcastle United have won four of their last five in all competitions and have won their previous three games at St.James' Park. Tottenham Hotspur have not beaten the current holders of this competition in the last four meetings between the two sides.
Over 2.5 Goals
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in six of the last seven games involving Newcastle United. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the last five matches involving Tottenham Hotspur.
William Osula: 1 + Shot on Target
William Osula could be set to start against Tottenham Hotspur in this fixture, having scored in the earlier rounds and with Eddie Howe seeing this as a perfect opportunity to rest Nick Woltemade. Osula also scored in the Premier League this season against Liverpool.
Brennan Johnson: 1 + Shot on Target
Brennan Johnson scored in Tottenham's last game against Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup, averaging one shot on target in this competition.
Pedro Porro to be carded
Pedro Porro has been booked twice this season, once in the EFL Cup. Porro committed two fouls in the previous round of this competition.
Over 8.5 Corners
Over 8.5 corners have landed in five of the last seven meetings between the two sides.