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Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2020-21
Sat 9 Jan 2021 · 17:30 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FCFA Cup at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Dan Cook
  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Newcastle United FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC A 4–0 W
29 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–0 W
26 Dec Chelsea FC H 3–1 W
19 Dec Everton FC A 1–2 L
16 Dec Southampton FC H 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Arsenal FC A 0–2 L
03 Jan Leicester City FC H 1–2 L
30 Dec Liverpool FC H 0–0 D
26 Dec Manchester City FC A 0–2 L
19 Dec Fulham FC H 1–1 D
16 Dec Leeds United FC A 2–5 L

Key Stats

18% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Arsenal FC
0-15
/
16-30
/
31-45
/1
46-60
/
61-75
1/
76+
/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Arsenal FC
Martinelli 4 G 1 A
Newcastle United FC
Harvey Barnes 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC are looking to make home advantage count against Newcastle United FC.
  • 5' The travelling Newcastle United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 9' It’s a booking for Newcastle United FC player. Jamaal Lascelles gets a Yellow card.
  • 14' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 19' Arsenal FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 26' Newcastle United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
  • 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Arsenal FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 41' Emil Krafth needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cedric on 45.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Jamaal Lascelles as he leaves the pitch. Matt Ritchie steps in for Newcastle United FC.
  • 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sean Longstaff suffering a number of foals already.
  • 56' Emile Smith Rowe is replacing Reiss Nelson for the Arsenal FC side.
  • 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 66' Another substitution for Arsenal FC to replace Joe Willock by Granit Xhaka on 66 minute.
  • 68' Jacob Murphy gets the nod from Newcastle United FC. He replaces Emil Krafth and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' Willian, a Brazil , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 78' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Arsenal FC that had 414 games and scored 725 goals.
  • 81' The Newcastle United FC manager makes a substitution. Miguel Almiron departs to be replaced by DeAndre Yedlin.
  • 86' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Ciaran Clark is booked for Newcastle United FC — Yellow card on 90.
  • Arsenal FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.85 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC65% Draw22% Newcastle United FC13%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
35%
Arsenal FC or Newcastle United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC43% Draw45% Newcastle United FC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Newcastle United FC covers
-2.5 18% 82%
-2 18% 20% 62%
-1.5 38% 62%
-1 38% 25% 37%
-0.5 63% 37%
+0.5 87% 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
49%
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
17%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.