This week sees the 2024-25 Carabao Cup semi-finals get underway.
Newcastle travel to Arsenal on Tuesday for the first leg of their tie, before Tottenham host Premier League table-toppers Liverpool.
Both second legs are scheduled to take place at the start of February, so there is a considerable break between matches.
In this blog, we will preview both matches, providing the latest football odds for your bet.
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Carabao Cup Semi-Finals Preview
Newcastle make the trip to Arsenal on the back of an impressive 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham in the Premier League.
In contrast, the depleted Gunners were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at Brighton and will be itching to get back to winning ways in what is a hectic month of fixtures.
Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 3-2 to reach the semi-finals of this competition, while the Magpies saw off Brentford at St James’ Park, winning 3-1.
With no European commitments, Eddie Howe is sure to go full strength with his XI and that could spell trouble for the Gunners, who have more Champions League fixtures on the horizon.
Liverpool and Tottenham also have additional European games within their sights, although Spurs may not have the option to rotate given their ongoing injury crisis.
Ange Postecoglou is once again set to be without a number of key defenders, which could pave the way for a convincing win for the visitors.
When Liverpool visited the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium just before Christmas, the Reds ran out 6-3 winners.
Goals nearly always flow when Spurs are involved, evidenced by their 4-3 win over Manchester United in the quarter-finals after initially leading 3-0.
Liverpool reached the semis with a 2-1 win at Southampton, a fixture in which Arne Slot fielded a number of youngsters and fringe players.
Will the Reds boss do the same on Wednesday evening? Well, with the Premier League title race heating up, he may not prioritise the Carabao Cup, a trophy which Liverpool currently hold.
Carabao Cup Semi-Finals Odds
*All odds are subject to change
But despite the strong chance of Liverpool squad rotation, the league leaders are big favourites to win the first leg at 1.63. Injury riddled Spurs are at 4.40, while a draw is 4.50.
Arsenal open at odds of 1.72 to claim a crucial first-leg win at the Emirates, with Newcastle priced at 4.50 and the draw 4.00.
Carabao Cup Semi-Finals Betting Tips
Alexander Isak to score anytime @ 2.94
Newcastle star Isak is in ridiculous form right now, already with 14 goals in all competitions this season. We are backing the Swede to continue his scoring streak at the Emirates.
Arsenal vs Newcastle – Over 3.5 goals @ 2.55
With Newcastle rediscovering the Midas touch in front of goal and the likelihood of Arsenal fielding a slightly weakened XI, this game has goals written all over it. As previously mentioned, there were over 3.5 goals in each of these teams’ quarter-final ties.
Cody Gakpo to score anytime @ 2.59
While Mohamed Salah is rightly the talk of the town, Gakpo has also been in stellar form. The Dutchman has scored four goals in the Carabao Cup this season and the sight of Spurs’ makeshift defence will have him licking his lips.
Liverpool to score over 2.5 goals @ 2.12
And with that makeshift defence in mind, it is perhaps wise to look down the betting avenue which contains Liverpool goals aplenty. If you fancy being braver with your wager, the Reds to score over 3.5 goals (like they did on their previous visit) is at odds of 3.83.
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