St. James' Park · NewcastleReferee Ivan Kružliak, Slovakia
Hit
Under 2.5
Under 2.5
AI 55% · book 2.04✓
Miss
Away Win
Away Win
AI 20% · book 6.50✗
Miss
Under 0.5
Under 0.5
AI 10% · book 12.60✗
Total goals
2
2 · 0
xG (open play)
1.17 – 0.60
Δ +0.57
Possession
58% – 42%
AI accuracy
10 / 21
picks cashed
Post-match · 90 sec read
Newcastle’s home push and steadier five-game form tilt this evenly matched tie toward the hosts. Expect a measured tempo with long spells of midfield duels; a pragmatic card-free approach from Newcastle can keep the scoreline contained unless an early goal cracks it open.
