Newcastle United vs. Burnley Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Newcastle United vs. Burnley

Newcastle United has pleasantly surprised everyone with an exceptional week of Premier League and EFL Cup football.

Their aim is to maintain this positive momentum when Burnley comes to St James’ Park this Saturday afternoon. In the midweek EFL Cup matches, both teams secured their spots in the fourth round, with the Magpies achieving a remarkable 1-0 victory against Manchester City and the Clarets netting four goals against Salford City without conceding any.

Newcastle United’s disappointment was palpable in the 2022-23 EFL Cup final when they witnessed Manchester United triumph at Wembley. However, the chance for sweet revenge may be just around the corner, thanks to their exhilarating victory in the third round over the perennial champions of the tournament.

Newcastle United vs. Burnley

During Wednesday night’s match, both Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola naturally made several alterations to their lineups, considering their Premier League and Champions League responsibilities.

Yet, in the eighth minute of the second half, Alexander Isak emphatically struck the winning goal in front of an exceptionally passionate home crowd.

What to remember – Newcastle United vs. Burnley

Despite Burnley having an extra day for recuperation following their EFL Cup success and a commendable recent record on the road, it’s probable that their defense will yield swiftly at St James’ Park.

 

While Newcastle has encountered difficulties in consistently reproducing the electrifying attacking prowess demonstrated against Sheffield United this season, Eddie Howe’s team has regained its defensive solidity. Thus, securing another three points this weekend should not be an overly demanding task.

Betting tip for Newcastle United vs. Burnley

According to our partners at Sporita.com, the experts are forecasting a victory for the home team in this particular match.