Newcastle United welcome West Brom to St James' Park on Wednesday night as both sides look to continue their strong starts to the season.
The Magpies were involved in a thrilling contest against Liverpool at the weekend and should be confident of seeing off Championship opposition on home soil.
Matthias Jaissle's side were seconds away from a memorable win on Sunday afternoon before an injury-time penalty was awarded against them and the points were shared.
The Magpies had impressed and looked an attacking threat throughout.
After a summer of change in the north east, it was a display to provide hope to the Geordie faithful, and if they put in a performance of a similar ilk this week, they should be too strong for their Championship visitors.
West Brom will be no pushovers; however, they have started the season superbly, winning all three of their matches and scoring nine goals in the process.
The Baggies thoroughly outplayed Burnley at the weekend and are fully up to match speed, while Newcastle could make changes with a difficult Premier League trip to Tottenham coming up on Saturday.
That could give West Brom encouragement, particularly given their attacking form, and both sides look capable of contributing to an open contest.
Newcastle United v West Brom Tips Summary
Best Bet - Newcastle United to win and Both teams to score @ 13/8
Alternative Bet - Yoane Wissa anytime goalscorer @ 1/1
Bet Builder - Over 2.5 goals, Under 10 corners & Under 3 cards @ 13/2
Newcastle United v West Brom Prediction
Best Bet: Newcastle United to win and Both teams to score @ 13/8
Newcastle are rightly favourites as the Premier League side playing at home, but West Brom have made too strong a start to the season to be dismissed in this EFL Cup tie.
The Baggies have won all three of their matches so far, scoring nine goals, and arrive at St James' Park full of confidence after thoroughly outplaying Burnley at the weekend.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan has made a particularly impressive start, registering three goals and two assists in his opening three appearances for the club, while Harry Whitwell and Isaac Price have both scored twice.
Newcastle could also make changes with a tough trip to Tottenham coming up on Saturday, which should give West Brom belief that they can get on the scoresheet.
The Magpies still possess significantly greater quality and should have enough to progress, but the Baggies' attacking form makes Newcastle to win and both teams to score the standout selection.
Alternative Bet: Yoane Wissa anytime goalscorer @ 1/1
Yoane Wissa looked back to his best against Liverpool and can build on that performance against weaker opposition.
The forward was electric at times against the champions, looking far more like the player Newcastle signed from Brentford and that shone for DR Congo at the World Cup than the version the Magpies saw last season.
Wissa created Joe Willock's goal, had four shots of his own and posed a threat throughout the match.
He should find more space against a West Brom side who are unlikely to have the defensive quality of Liverpool and Newcastle can expect to create plenty of chances on home soil.
If Wissa is given another opportunity in attack, he looks an appealing option to get his name on the scoresheet.
Newcastle United v West Brom Bet Builder Tip
Over 2.5 goals
Under 10 corners
Under 3 cards
Pays @ 13/2
Goals look likely after both teams made such strong attacking starts to the campaign.
West Brom have scored nine times in three matches, while Newcastle were involved in a high-intensity contest against Liverpool and should create plenty of chances against Championship opposition.
The corner line also looks generous. Newcastle's clash with Liverpool produced only eight corners, with just two going to the Magpies.
West Brom's three matches this season have produced three, ten and eight corners, with the Baggies having just seven all season, suggesting there is a high probability of under ten corners between the pair.
The cards selection also appeals. West Brom have collected only three bookings in their opening three matches and their highest combined card total came against Burnley, when there were just three in the game.
Newcastle did receive five yellow cards against Liverpool, but the referee was quick to show cards from only 16 Newcastle fouls.
With the Magpies expected to dominate possession and West Brom showing good discipline so far, under three cards looks a value way to round off the Bet Builder.
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Key Match Stats
Newcastle's match against Liverpool produced just eight corners
The Magpies won only two corners against Liverpool
West Brom have won all three of their matches this season
West Brom have scored nine goals in their opening three matches
Jimmy-Jay Morgan has registered three goals and two assists in three appearances
West Brom's three matches this season have produced three, ten and eight corners
West Brom have received only three cards across their opening three matches
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