Tranmere Rovers will host Newcastle United in the second round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
The hosts are coming off a 2-1 defeat away to Newport in League Two. All three goals came before the break, with Nathan Moriah-Welsh and Omar Bogle netting quickfire strikes to overturn Aaron Lewis' early own goal.
Newcastle, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw with champions Manchester City at home n the Premier League on Sunday. A spectacular display from the Magpies saw them rally from going behind to hold a 3-1 lead, but the holders fought back to snatch a point.
Tranmere secured qualification to this stage of the EFL Cup with of a penalty shootout victory over Accrington Stanley in the first round. An injury time own goal from Ryan Astley saw Rovers force penalties, having been two goals down at half-time. In a thrilling shootout, the Super White Army emerged at the right end of a 12-11 verdict.
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United Prediction
Newcastle are the heavy favourites here, and despite likely to play with a second-string team, Eddie Howe's side should have too much firepower for their hosts.
The Magpies have been solid defensively this term barring their goal-fest against Manchester City. Although Tranmere could spring an upset, the Magpies should claim a comfortable victory and also keep a clean sheet.
Prediction: Tranmere Rovers 0-2 Newcastle United
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Newcastle to win
Tip 2 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 4 - Newcastle to keep a clean sheet
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