On Tuesday, Arsenal will face Newcastle United at home in the first leg of the English League Cup semi-finals. Arsenal has remained unbeaten in their last 13 matches across all competitions, demonstrating good stability and resilience. However, their recent draw with Brighton 1-1 ended their winning streak, which may have some impact on the team's morale. The team is facing some injury issues, such as Ethan Nwaneri who suffered a muscle problem in the last game, Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu who are long-term absentees. However, Kai Havertz is expected to return after illness, and Julian Tiber will also return. Arsenal's tactical system emphasizes ball possession and offensive organization, and the team usually finds scoring opportunities through midfielders' passing and cooperation.
Newcastle United has been in hot form recently, winning six consecutive matches in various events, with high morale, and their Premier League ranking has risen to fifth place. Under Eddie Howe's leadership, the team has executed defensive counter-attack tactics very well, focusing on the overall defense and discipline. However, Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar are suspended due to yellow cards, and Sven Botman felt unwell in the last game.
Considering all factors, this match may end in a draw, with both sides having the possibility to score goals. Although Arsenal has the home advantage, Newcastle United's strength should not be underestimated, and the predicted score may be 1-1.