Newcastle vs Deportivo Betting Choice Preview

Newcastle fans may be excused of feeling slightly more optimistic than in recent times. Not only do they have a viable chance of UEFA Cup football, it has also emerged that the Magpies have emerged as dark horses to capture the signature of Michael Owen. Souness will field his strongest possible team against Deportivo as Newcastle aim to overturn a 2-1 deficit. Parker and Emre will make their debuts against the Spanish club. Kieron Dyer has resumed full training after a hamstring injury but will not be risked, while Jermaine Jenas and Shola Ameobi will be involved.If Newcastle advance, an Intertoto final against Marseilles or Lazio awaits for a place in the Uefa Cup.The first leg was a feisty affair that the English side did extremely well to only lose 2-1. With another week of training, the addition of new players, and a passionate St.James' Park - there is every chance of a home victory. A small investment in the 6/5 available for Newcastle to win is advised. In addition spreads players should seriously consider the bookings (42-46) market. As mentioned above the first leg was a fiery occasion, and the three cautions should have been far more. Had it not been for a very lenient Belgium official, one or two players could easily have found themselves taking an early bath. In charge on Wednesday will be Helmut Fleischer. The German official averaged 45 booking points in the Bundesliga last term, and so can be relied upon to take disciplinary action if required. Assuming the two teams take a similar dislike to each other, and the semi-final remains a tense occasion, there is every chance of a 50+ make-up.