Manchester City vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (4 February)

Easy winner at Newcastle in the first leg 0-2, Manchester City has already taken a serious option in the League Cup final. In the previous rounds, the Skyblues dominated Huddersfield 0-2, Swansea 1-3 and Brentford 2-0. They are therefore showing good performances in this competition which they have won continuously from 2018 to 2021. 2nd in the Premier League with 6 points behind leader Arsenal, the Citizens have let precious points slip away recently, as evidenced by the only success acquired during the last 6 days. Last weekend, they gave up a 2-goal advantage to Tottenham 2-2. In the Champions League, Manchester City finished in 8th place and thus grabbed the last seat directly qualifying for the round of 16. Title holder in this League Cup, Newcastle should have difficulty reaching the final this time.

Indeed, the Magpies lost the semi-final at home against Manchester City 0-2. In order to reach the last four, they took advantage of the support of their fans to beat Bradford City 4-1, Tottenham 2-0 and Fulham 2-1. Behind on their league table, Eddie Howe's men are only in 10th place in the Premier League with 7 points behind the last European folding seat. After being held to a draw at bottom side Wolverhampton 0-0, they were defeated by Aston Villa 0-2 and Liverpool last weekend 4-1. 12th in the Champions League, Newcastle showed interesting performances but will have to go through the play-offs. 

Several elements are missing for Manchester City this week. This is the case of the important defender Gvardiol, the long-term absentees Stones (defender) and Kovacic (midfielder) as well as the wingers Doku and Savinho, all injured. In addition, French international Cherki, injured against Tottenham, is also forced to withdraw. In sight since his arrival at the club, winger Semenyo (12 goals and 3 assists in PL) scored in the last championship match. He is applying to start just like the essential Haaland (20 goals and 5 assists in the PL). Less instinctive in recent weeks, Foden (7 goals and 2 assists in the PL) is available. This winter, the Skyblues grabbed winger Semenyo (Bournemouth) and defender Guehi (Crystal Palace) but gave up Norwegian winger Bobb (Fulham).

For Newcastle, we must mention the defections of potentially starting defenders Schär and Livramento, the important midfielder Joelinton and the long-term absentee Krafth. Furthermore, the participation of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (8 goals and 3 assists in PL) is not assured. Eddie Howe is spoiled for choice when it comes to composing his attacking trio. He can count on Barnes (5 goals in PL), Wissa (1 goal in PL), Gordon (3 goals in PL), Elanga (1 assist in PL), Woltemade (7 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Murphy (2 goals in PL). In midfield, Italian international Tonali plays a leading role. 

• Summary: Manchester City is going head to head with Newcastle United starting on 4 Feb 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Etihad Stadium stadium, Manchester city, England. The match is a part of the EFL Cup .
• Manchester City Feedinco Rating: 7.00
• Newcastle Feedinco Rating: 7.04