Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 26, 2026
EFL Cup (Carabao Cup)
In the 1/32 finals of the English League Cup on August 26, 2026, Newcastle United will face West Bromwich Albion. The favorite is clear here and will try to confirm its status with a win.
Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Newcastle reached the Champions League playoffs last season, losing only to Barcelona. However, in the Premier League, they dropped to twelfth place with 49 points. When the club also started selling its leaders in the summer, Howe clearly protested by leaving his position as manager. He was replaced by Jaissle, who made his English football debut in the opening match against Liverpool. They led 1-0 and 2-1, but ultimately settled for a draw.
West Bromwich Albion spent last season fighting for survival in the Championship. In the end, they won this crucial battle: with 51 points they took the "borderline" 21st place (with two more points deducted for breaching financial fair play regulations). After the summer break, they started with a 2-1 away win over Norwich. They managed to beat Burnley 3-1.
This season, the current visitors started in the League Cup. There they thrashed Rotherham 4-1. Their opponent is only now joining the competition for the trophy.
Previous Matches: Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion
Newcastle has won half of the last six head-to-head matches, losing just once.
The favorite is obvious, but the visitors look quite solid. We recommend betting on "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion: Key Statistics and Trends
- Newcastle United has not won in four consecutive matches
- Last season, the club had an almost equal ratio: 1.39 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per game
- West Bromwich Albion
- The team scored an average of 1.04 goals per game, conceding 1.26
Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion: Possible Starting Lineups
Newcastle United plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Gorniczek – Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Dedic – Miley, Shter – Barnes, Wissa, Elanga – Osula
West Bromwich Albion plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): O'Leary – Styles, Campbell, Phillips, Galvez – Price, Horn Myuhre, Diakite, Witwell – Morgan, Heggebe.
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