Newcastle United v Arsenal

Newcastle United v Arsenal: Free Bets, Tips & Insights

Here at betting.bet we’ll preview Wednesday’s EFL Cup semi-final, providing the latest match insights and expert betting tips as well as pre-match odds.

Newcastle United host Arsenal on Wednesday evening in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final. A place at Wembley in next month’s EFL Cup final awaits the winner of this huge St James’ Park fixture. Here at betting.bet we’ll preview Wednesday’s EFL Cup semi-final, providing the latest team news, match insights and expert betting tips as well as pre-match odds from our betting partners at Virgin Bet and free bet offers from some of the UK’s best football betting sites.

Where To Watch Newcastle United v Arsenal

The second leg of the first EFL Cup final semi-final will be held at St James’ Park on Wednesday 5th February. Kick off is scheduled for 8pm with live television coverage of Newcastle United v Arsenal available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Alternatively, BBC 5 Live will have live and exclusive radio commentary of the fixture.

First Leg Recap

Newcastle United are in pole position to reach the Carabao Cup final thanks to a 2-0 first leg win at the Emirates Stadium four weeks ago. Arsenal went into the first leg as the bookies’ favourites but were undone by goals in each half for Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.

Recent Form

Newcastle United’s preparation for Wednesday’s crucial EFL cup tie has been far from ideal with Eddie Howe’s side losing back-to-back home league games against AFC Bournemouth (4-1) and Fulham (2-1). The Magpies had led 1-0 at half-time at home to Fulham at the weekend before conceding two second-half goals.

Arsenal fared far better at the weekend as the rampant Gunners eased to a 5-1 win at home to Manchester City. The Gunners have won five and drawn two of their seven matches played in all competitions since the first leg of this EFL Cup semi-final.

Newcastle United v Arsenal: Head-to-Head

Newcastle United are chasing a third successive win against Arsenal for the first time since 1996 having won the EFL Cup semi-final first leg and last November’s Premier League meeting at St James’ Park.

Betting.Bet Betting Tips

Newcastle United have played five times in the Premier League or FA Cup since the first leg of this tie and each of those five fixtures have produced over 2.5 match goals whilst Newcastle United have scored at least one goal in 15 straight matches in all competitions. Arsenal have also been amongst the goals recently, scoring in all seven matches that they have featured in in all competitions since losing 2-0 in the first leg. We’re optimistically expecting an EFL Cup classic on Wednesday evening and both teams to score or over 2.5 match goals look superb betting options at 13/20 or 8/11 respectively.

Alexander Isak has scored in both of Newcastle United’s wins over Arsenal this season, netting the only goal in the league in November before bagging the crucial second goal at the Emirates last month. The Sweden international has been in red-hot form this season, netting 19 goals in 25 matches in all competitions and is the obvious choice in Wednesday’s various goalscorer markets. You can back Isak at 33/20 to score at any time or 19/5 to score first.

Indiscipline has been a problem for both Newcastle United and Arsenal in the Premier League this season. Arsenal have been awarded a league-high four red cards whilst Newcastle United’s Joelineton has racked up the joint-highest number of Premier League yellow cards with nine yellow cards to his name. Given what is at stake on Wednesday, this tie could prove to be a fiery encounter. Keep an eye on those card markets, this tie could quickly rack up those booking points.

Free Bets

BetMGM

BetMGM launched in the UK less than 18 months ago but they have already established themselves as one of the best football betting sites in the UK. BetMGM are the official betting partners of Newcastle United, along with numerous other major football clubs and they offer market-leading promotions and free bet offers to both new and existing customers. BetMGM’s current sign up offer provides a huge £40 in free bets once you deposit and spend just £10. The 4x £10 free bets consist of 1x £10 football free bet, 1x £10 horse racing free bet and 2x free £10 Bet Builders.

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Betway

Arsenal’s official partners, Betway, are another major player in the world of football betting. Like BetMGM, Betway offers a wide-range of free bet offers and promotions to both new and existing customers. Betway’s current sign up offer provides new customers with a £10 free bet whilst as an existing customer you can earn a further £10 in free bets every single week as part of Betway’s Free Bet Club. Simply opt in and spend £25+ on sports trebles and accumulators to benefit from this weekly free bet offer.

Match Odds

(Courtesy of Virgin Bet)

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