How to watch Newcastle vs Cambridge Utd online & on TV, head to head and predictions

Prediction: 3-0
Tip: Handicap (-2) - NUFC/Both Team To Score-No

Key Points:

1. Newcastle has scored first in three of their last five matches
2. Cambridge has four losses in five away matches
3. Cambridge has failed to score in their last three matches

After four tough fixtures, Newcastle United will have the liberty to ease out against Cambridge United in their third-round match of the FA Cup at St James' Park.

The League One side will have a grinding task at their hands as the Magpies held off Manchester United to a stalemate in their last outing, which ended a three-loss streak. The offense doesn't seem to be the issue for Eddie Howe's side, as they are prone along their defensive line.

Newcastle is fighting to climb above the relegation zone as they sit in the penultimate position at the start of this year. Backed by the recent takeover, they will hope to avoid demotion at all costs and bounce back by resolving their impending issues.

Cambridge arrives into this fixture at the back of a winless streak as they lost twice and were drawn once in their last three games. After gaining promotion from League Two, the Yellows have struggled to carry over their momentum into the upper division as they sit in 16th place. Mark Bonner will be concerned that his side has not scored in those last three matches.

The Magpies will treat this as a relatively easy fixture compared to what they have faced in the last month. It will be a refreshing sight for them. They will look to capitalize on the two-league disparity against a side that has struggled regularly away from home.

For the visitors, the only traceable ray of hope is that they have knocked out Northampton Town and Exeter City in the previous rounds of the competition. Their survival instincts can ignite some optimism for the traveling fans.

Karl Darlow, Ciaran Clark, Joe Willock, and Matt Ritchie are all doubtful to feature for the hosts. Paul Dummett, Callum Wilson, Isaac Hayden, Federico Fernandez, and Jamal Lewis remain out of selection through injury.

Greg Taylor, Shilow Tracey, and Lloyd Jones remain out with long-term injuries for the visitors. Conor Masterson has returned to his parent club, and Leon Davies has left the side as his contract expired. Sam Smith will have to sit out for his suspension.