Southampton vs Newcastle United Prediction and Betting Tips

The EFL Cup returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Southampton lock horns with Eddie Howe's impressive Newcastle United side at St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday.

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Newcastle United are currently in third place in the Premier League standings and have exceeded expectations so far this season. The away side was held to a 0-0 stalemate by Crystal Palace over the weekend and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.

Southampton, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table at the moment and have struggled this season. The Saints slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa and will need to step up this week.

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Southampton vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Newcastle United have a slight edge over Southampton and have won 43 out of the 105 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Southampton's 38 victories.
Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last 16 matches in the Premier League - their longest such run in the top flight.
Southampton have suffered four consecutive defeats at home in the Premier League for the first time since 2019.
Tottenham Hotspur have lost four of their last five matches in the Premier League, with their only victory during this period coming against Crystal Palace by a 4-0 margin.
Newcastle United have now keep clean sheets in their last seven matches in the Premier League - the longest run for any team under an English manager in the competition.
Southampton have conceded 35 goals in 20 matches this season - only Bournemouth have been more vulnerable in their own half.