Newcastle vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips (13 January)

Last year, Newcastle shone in this League Cup by winning the title. Eddie Howe's men are still present in the last four this season and intend to sell their skin dearly against Manchester City. In previous rounds, they used the support of their fans to dominate Bradford City 4-1, Tottenham 2-0 and Fulham 2-1. In the championship, the Magpies got off to a bad start but have shown a real return to form for some time. Now 6th in the Premier League with 3 points behind the Big 4, they remain on three wins against Burnley 1-3, Crystal Palace 2-0 and Leeds 4-3. Last weekend, Newcastle had to work hard to dismiss Bournemouth in the FA Cup 3-3, qualifying following penalties.

To reach the semi-finals of this League Cup, Manchester City defeated Huddersfield 0-2, Swansea 1-3 and Brentford 2-0. Pep Guardiola's gang will have to work hard against Newcastle but has legitimate ambitions in a competition that it won continuously from 2018 to 2021. 2nd in the Premier League with 6 points behind leader Arsenal, the Skyblues display interesting dispositions. However, after stringing together six wins in a row, they drew three matches against Sunderland 0-0, Chelsea 1-1 and Brighton on the last day 1-1. Last weekend, Manchester City crushed D3 club Exeter for their entry into the FA Cup 10-1. 

Several elements are missing for Newcastle this week. This is the case of important defenders Schär, Burn and Livramento, as well as substitutes Krafth, Lascelles (defenders) and Osula (attacker), all on the flank. Not very decisive, winger Elanga could make his return from injury this evening. He is announced as doubtful this Tuesday in the same way as executive Murphy (2 goals and 1 assist this season in the Premier League), who is also out this weekend in the FA Cup. Winger Barnes (5 PL goals) is the man in form of the moment for the Magpies. Author of a double in the last two matches, he logically applies to start this week. The other attackers Gordon (2 goals in PL), Woltemade (7 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Wissa (1 goal in PL) are also available. Substitute last weekend, manager Bruno Guimaraes (8 goals and 3 assists in PL) should find a starting place this Tuesday.

 For this meeting, Manchester City is deprived of defensive captains Ruben Dias and Gvardiol. We also find in the infirmary the experienced defender Stones, the long-term missing midfielder Kovacic as well as the replacement wingers Savinho and Bobb. In addition, Egyptian striker Marmoush is still affected by the CAN. Just eliminated with Algeria, left back Aït-Nouri is uncertain. The important attackers Cherki (2 goals and 7 assists in PL), Foden (7 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Haaland (20 goals and 4 assists in PL) could be started this week. This winter, the offensive sector was strengthened with the expensive recruitment of winger Semenyo (10 goals and 3 assists in PL). The former Bournemouth man scored last weekend in his first match with the Skyblues. 

• Summary: Newcastle United is going head to head with Manchester City starting on 13 Jan 2026 at 20:00 UTC at St James' Park stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne city, England. The match is a part of the EFL Cup .
• Newcastle Feedinco Rating: 7.20
• Manchester City Feedinco Rating: 7.02