Newcastle vs West Brom prediction

Newcastle host West Brom in this EFL Cup Round of 64 clash. The hosts enter the tie following consecutive home draws, most recently playing out a 2-2 result against Liverpool and a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg. Newcastle have shown consistent offensive output by scoring in each of their last five fixtures, though they have also conceded in all five matches during that sequence.

West Brom arrive in prolific form, having won all five of their recent outings. Their latest fixture saw them secure a 3-1 home victory over Burnley, preceded by away wins against Norwich (2-1), Rotherham (4-1), Peterborough (2-0), and Shrewsbury (4-1). In total, West Brom have netted 15 goals across those five games, demonstrating high potency in the final third.

Squad availability will play a role for both sides. Newcastle are without Joelinton and V. Livramento due to injuries, while West Brom travel without the suspended A. Heggebo and the inactive M. Johnston. Given Newcastle's resilience on home turf against top opposition balanced against West Brom's scoring momentum, a closely contested cup encounter is anticipated.