Our Halifax vs Newcastle U21 Prediction: 2-3
Halifax vs Newcastle U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 16, 2025. We anticipate a 2-3 win for the visitors, but with both teams frequently finding the net, a bet on over 2.5 goals is also worth considering.
This Halifax vs Newcastle U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Halifax's Last Match – Halifax vs Sunderland U21
Halifax will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England National League Cup draw with Sunderland U21 on November 25. In that match, Halifax had 47% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Halifax | 47% | 0 (7) | - | 57 |
 Sunderland U21 | 53% | 0 (7) | - | 74 |
Newcastle U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs PSG U21
Newcastle U21 will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 Premier League International Cup setback against PSG U21 on November 21. In that match, Newcastle U21 controlled 43% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle U21 | 43% | 0 (1) | - | 44 |
PSG U21 | 57% | 0 (7) | - | 49 |
Halifax vs Newcastle U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Halifax | Newcastle U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.8 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Halifax are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Newcastle U21 average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.