MANCHESTER CITY VS NEWCASTLE UNITED PREDICTIONS: 04.02.2026 – EFL CUP BETTING TIPS

MANCHESTER CITY VS NEWCASTLE UNITED

The Sky Blues managed to secure a two-goal lead in the first leg; they came away from St James' Park with a 2-0 win; Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki were the goal scorers.

Louie Truman has taken a look at the odds and has provided his best bet.

NEWCASTLE FACE TOUGH TASK IN DEFENDING EFL CUP TITLE

The Magpies were unable to score against Manchester City in the EFL Cup first round, losing their home advantage 2-0. Due to the first leg result, Newcastle have a difficult challenge to defend the EFL Cup title.

Since the first leg, Eddie Howe’s side have just won one of five fixtures, which came in a 3-0 home win against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. Newcastle have lost their last two fixtures in the league, conceding six goals.

MANCHESTER CITY EYE ANOTHER LEAGUE CUP FINAL SPOT

Pep Guardiola’s side are in a great position to secure their place at Wembley after winning the first leg at St James' Park 2-0. The Sky Blues have an excellent record in the competition, reaching nine EFL Cup finals.

Manchester City are second in the Premier League table, just six points away from league leaders Arsenal. Despite the Sky Blues going 2-0 up against Tottenham, they were unable to secure three points; the match finished 2-2.

MANCHESTER CITY VS NEWCASTLE UNITED H2H

Manchester City have an excellent record against Newcastle in all competitions; City have won 27 of their last 35 meetings. The Sky Blues have an excellent record against the Magpies at the Etihad Stadium; Newcastle have a poor record at the Etihad Stadium. During the last three fixtures, when Man City had the home advantage, the Citizens won 4-0, 2-0 & 1-0, keeping clean sheets in all three games.

MANCHESTER CITY VS NEWCASTLE UNITED BETTING TIP

Manchester City have the home advantage, alongside a 2-0 lead heading into this fixture; they’ll be aiming to secure a tenth EFL Cup final. Louie Truman has taken a look at the betting odds for this match and has put his best bet forward.

MANCHESTER CITY ON COURSE TO REACH THE FINAL

Manchester City will be high in confidence coming into this fixture due to having a 2-0 lead; the Sky Blues have an excellent home record against Newcastle. New signing Antoine Semenyo has had an excellent start, scoring five goals in all competitions for Man City; this includes a goal in the first leg against Newcastle at St James' Park. Semenyo has managed back-to-back goals in his last two outings, and he’s expected to start against Newcastle.

Betting Tip: Antoine Semenyo To Score at 33/20 with BetMGM