Newport County vs Newcastle United
30th September 1730hrs
Football – England – EFL Cup
Pick Away Win Both Halves
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/2 odds taken 2200 GMT, Monday 28 September
EFL League Two side Newport County welcome Steve Bruce’s Newcastle United to Rodney Parade on Wednesday night for a fourth round Carabao Cup fixture. Mike Flynn’s men can be a tough nut to crack in South Wales, but the Premier League Magpies are the strong favourites to go through. Check out the latest odds and tips.
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Newport County Preview – Exiles to come up short against Premier League outfit?
Newport County have made an excellent start to their season. The Exiles have won each of their last four across all competitions, losing only one of seven league and cup fixtures thus far.
County have started League Two with seven points from a possible nine. After drawing at Scunthorpe United on the opening weekend, Newport have secured back-to-back league wins over Barrow and Bolton Wanderers. The Welsh side sit joint top of the table.
Newport have already caused a couple of upsets in the League Cup this season, seeing off fellow Welsh side Swansea City in round one, and getting past Premier League old boys Watford in round three. Sandwiched in between was a 1-0 home victory over Cambridge United, who sit top of League Two on goal difference at present.
Newport have pulled off a few cup giant-killings under Mike Flynn in recent years – can they shock Newcastle in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night?
Newcastle United Preview – Magpies to ease past League Two opponents once again?
Steve Bruce’s Newcastle United have started their season well. The Magpies have won three, drawn one and lost one of their opening five league and cup matches.
United picked up a controversial 1-1 draw against Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League last Sunday. A contentious penalty at the death, converted by Callum Wilson, earned the Magpies an unlikely point in London.
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Newcastle made light work of EFL League Two side Morecambe in the previous round. Bruce’s boys were far too strong at the Globe Arena, with strikes by Joelinton (2), Miguel Almiron, Jacob Murphy, Isaac Hayden, Jamaal Lascelles and a late own goal doing the damage in the 7-0 romp.
After several years of waiting for a trophy, will this finally be Newcastle’s time? Victory in Wales in midweek will take them through to the last eight of this season’s Carabao Cup.
Newport County vs Newcastle United Betting Advice
These two sides have not met since the 1946-47 season. The old Newport picked up a 4-2 win on home soil, but Newcastle won 13-0 at St James’ Park, which remains their biggest margin of victory to date.
Key Facts – Newport County vs Newcastle United Betting Tip
- Newcastle beat Newport 13-0 in the last but one meeting – that remains the Magpies’ biggest margin of victory in their history
- These two clubs have not met since June 1947
- Newport are currently joint top of League Two, while Newcastle are mid-table in the Premier League
After crushing Morecambe in the previous round, Newcastle will fancy their chances of easing past League Two opposition once again in midweek. United are priced at 5/2 to win both halves of this one.
Joelinton sent Newcastle on their way against Morecambe in round three, netting the opener before scoring again. The Brazilian will be hungry to impress his boss in Wales in midweek. Back Joelinton to score anytime at 6/5.
The best betting odds for Newport County vs Newcastle United
Newport County to win: 6/1 at Bet365
Draw: 15/4 at Bet365
Newcastle United to win: 4/9 at Bet365
