St James’s Park plays host to a real relegation six-pointer as lowly Swansea travel up to Newcastle in search of crucial points in their quest for Premier League safety. Carlos Carvahal is the man the Swans have entrusted with navigating a path away from the relegation zone and whilst performances have improved, the sustained run of results has yet to arrive for the South Walians.
English Premier League – Newcastle United v Swansea City – St James’s Park – Saturday 13th January 2018
– 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 23/10 at Skybet |
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Newcastle United
Swansea CityNewcastle United
The Toon have lacked consistency all season and as a result find themselves in 13th place in the Premier League table – 2 points above the dreaded drop zone. 22 points from 22 games isn’t the return Rafa Benitez would have hoped for but with limited funds to spend and boardroom unrest plaguing the club, the Toon are currently prioritising Premier League safety. Goals have been very hard to come by for the Magpies and Dwight Gayle is their top scorer with 3 this term.
Swansea City
Paul Clement paid the price last month after a string of bad results left the Swans languishing at the foot of the Premier League. Carlos Carvahal has been brought into replace him and had an instant impact with a 2-1 win over Watford but their subsequent defeat to Tottenham has left them 4 points adrift in the relegation zone. Jordan Ayew is the principal goal threat for the Swans – his 5 goals have already improved their league position and is at the forefront what they do going forward.
Head to Head
Newcastle dominate the head to head record between the sides with 24 wins to Swansea’15 with another 6 games between the two clubs ending as draws.
Newcastle prevailed in the reverse fixture earlier in the season – winning 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium thanks to a Jamal Lascelles header,
Newcastle United v Swansea City – Betting Odds and Predictions
Although both teams have struggled for goals this term – their defensive records aren’t too clever either.
Both teams to score – YES – is a worthy punt at 6/5 with Betfair.
This looks a very evenly matched game between two sides who are desperate for points.
The match to end as a draw is very good value at 23/10 with Skybet.
Jordan Ayew is fundamental to Swansea currently and his direct pace causes problems for defences.
Jordan Ayew to score anytime is ridiculous value at 17/4 with Unibet.
This could be a fiery game with between two sides fighting for their lives in the Premier League.
A red card in the match is a distinct possibility at 3/1 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Newcastle United 1 – 1 Swansea City – 6/1 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Newcastle United v Swansea City
Newcastle have shored things up in recent weeks but Swansea look galvanised under Carvahal and could pinch a point here. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score in the game is a solid punt at 4/1 with BetVictor.