Birmingham City will host Newcastle United in a highly anticipated FA Cup fourth-round clash on Saturday. Both teams have been performing well in their respective leagues, setting up an exciting battle for a spot in the next round.
📅 Match Date: February 8, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 11:30 PM
🏟 Venue: St. Andrew’s Stadium
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Birmingham City’s Performance
Birmingham City enter this match in great form, having recently secured a 1-0 win against Stevenage in the Football League Trophy quarter-final. Jay Stansfield’s late goal sealed the victory, extending their unbeaten home streak to 13 games across competitions.
In the FA Cup, the League One leaders advanced after defeating Lincoln City 2-1 in the third round, with Ayumu Yokoyama and Lyndon Dykes finding the net. Birmingham will need another strong performance to challenge a Premier League side like Newcastle United.
Newcastle United’s Performance
Newcastle United head into this clash full of confidence after a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-final, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory. Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon were on the scoresheet as the Magpies dominated the Gunners.
In the FA Cup, Newcastle began their campaign with a 3-1 win over Bromley, coming from behind after an early setback. Eddie Howe’s men have been impressive away from home, winning their last five consecutive away matches in all competitions.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Total Meetings: 111 (Newcastle 46 wins, Birmingham 33 wins, 32 draws)
- Last Meeting: A 0-0 draw in the Championship (March 2017)
- Birmingham are winless in 8 games against Newcastle, losing 5.
- Newcastle have won 7 of the last 15 meetings across competitions.
- Birmingham are unbeaten in 13 home games, winning 11.
- Newcastle are on a 5-match winning streak away from home.
Match Prediction
Birmingham City have been dominant at home and will hope to cause an upset. However, Newcastle’s superior squad depth and recent form give them a clear edge. Eddie Howe’s side has been ruthless in away games, and their attacking firepower should prove too much for Birmingham to handle.
Prediction: Birmingham City 1-3 Newcastle United
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
📺 Score808
📺 Live7HD
📺 Epics Sports
