Date: 3 February 2024
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: St James' Park
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Newcastle vs Luton: Top free betting tips
Newcastle are set to face Luton on Saturday, 3 February in a match between two of the biggest winners from the Premier League's most recent midweek fixtures. Can either team carry momentum through to record another victory or will they end up sharing the spoils? Our Newcastle vs Luton prediction is for the Magpies to make it four wins in five matches in all competitions but it won't be straightforward.
Match result prediction: Newcastle to win
Newcastle have looked back to their best in recent weeks with the win over Sunderland in the FA Cup at the beginning of January seemingly bringing the Magpies back to life. Their most impressive win of the season came last time out at Villa Park when they became the only team to beat Aston Villa at their home stadium this season. Although Isak went off injured against Villa, Callum Wilson should be fit to take his place so the loss won't be too significant.
Both teams to score prediction: Yes
While Newcastle have been impressive lately, so have Luton Town. Long gone are the days when people had written them off as relegation certainties with Rob Edward's side also enjoying their bets performance this season on Tuesday night when they beat Brighton 4-0 at Kenilworth Road. Adebayo bagged a hat trick in the rout which will make him a dangerous opponent on Saturday.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle 2-1
Newcastle have scored ten goals in their last four games while Luton have scored nine in their last four so both teams to score seems to be a safe bet on Saturday. We're predicting Newcastle to get the all-important third goal mainly due to home advantage as they are typically a different beast at St James' Park while Luton are usually slightly poorer away from Kenilworth Road.
Newcastle vs Luton team news
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Luton
Alexander Isak is the biggest injury concern for Eddie Howe and Newcastle coming into this match after the Swede was forced off at halftime against Aston Villa. Howe is hopeful that Wilson will be fit enough to replace Isak in the starting eleven, however, Joelinton, Barnes, Lascelles, Anderson, Willock and Pope all remain unavailable. Miguel Almiron now looks set to stay at St James' Park despite links to Saudi Arabia and he could start up front if Wilson doesn't make it.
Dubravka – Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn – Guimaraes, Longstaff, Miley – Almiron, Wilson, Gordon
Luton predicted lineup vs Newcastle
Luton could welcome Issa Kabore back this weekend after Burkina Faso were knocked out of AFCON 2023 but Rob Edwards will surely want to stick with the same starting eleven that defeated Brighton 4-0. Jacob Brown could be fit enough for the bench, however, Marvelous Nakamba and Mads Anderson remain injured. In heartwarming scenes, Tom Lockyer returned to the Luton training ground this week, however, he is obviously a long way away from ever potentially returning.
Kaminski – Ogbene, Bell, Osho, Burke; Ogbene, Doughty – Lokonga, Barkley – Clark, Morris, Adebayo
Newcastle vs Luton: What the fans think
Newcastle fans consider Villa win a turning points
Great win yesterday, feels like a turning point in the season. Onto Luton Saturday #NUFC #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/vXcr4ZVNLZ
— ToonArmyDurhamONCanada (@Toonarmyduronca) January 31, 2024
Luton fans would take a point
I think any rational Luton fan would snap your arm off for a point at Newcastle on Saturday, no?
— Luton Report (@LutonReport) February 1, 2024
How far will Luton fans travel to St James' Park?
Luton fans have one of their longest away trips of the season on Saturday when they travel to the North East of England on Saturday afternoon. By car or coach, the travelling Hatters will take a 250-mile trip up the M1 and A1 in a journey that will take them around four and a half hours. By public transport, the journey will take around an hour less provided the connections work out well. They will need to get a train from Luton to Kings Cross Station before boarding a direct service to Newcastle Railway Station.
Newcastle vs Luton: Tickets
Newcastle have sold all standard tickets for the match against Luton but are urging fans to use the resale section of their website to potentially pick up any returns from other members. There are also some hospitality packages available for the match. Luton were given an allocation of 3,204 tickets for the match and the club are still trying to sell the last few. To purchase, fans can either buy through the club website or phone the ticket office.
FAQs: Newcastle vs Luton
Who is the referee? Thomas Bramall is the referee for Newcastle vs Luton.
Who is the Luton manager? Rob Edwards is the current Luton manager.
Is Newcastle vs Luton on TV? Newcastle vs Luton isn't being shown on live TV in the UK.