Newcastle United VS West Bromwich(WBA)

Newcastle United's defense has been hit by injuries, with several key defenders sidelined. This has led to a decline in defensive stability this season. In the last Premier League game, they had a high - scoring battle with Liverpool, showing their offensive potency. However, in this League Cup match, they are likely to make rotations, and the understanding among the substitute players remains to be tested. On the other hand, West Bromwich Albion is in great form, winning consecutive matches in various competitions. Their attacking line has a high scoring rate. They advanced to this round of the cup with a big - margin victory in the last game. Their counter - attacks are swift. But they tend to be less focused on defense in the second half of away games. Looking at their head - to - head record, both teams often find the back of the net. In this cup knockout, Newcastle will take advantage of their home - field advantage to put pressure on the opponents. West Bromwich Albion will rely on counter - attacks. The game will have a fast pace, and the number of goals is hard to predict.