Manchester City vs Newcastle United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: February 4th, 2026 | Etihad Stadium | Carabao Cup | 20:00 (GMT)

The League Cup Final is almost upon us, but before then, we have to tackle the second leg of the semi-finals. Heading into this fixture with a comfortable league, Man City should be confident that they can reach a 10th final. The current cup-holders, Newcastle, face a huge challenge away from home, but should they catch the Citizens relaxing, there is the possibility of an upset on the cards.

Key Betting Tip: Manchester City to Win at 1.80 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Predicted Lineups

Manchester City Predicted XI: Trafford (GK), Ake, Alleyne, Guehi, Lewis, O’Reilly, Marmoush, Foden, Silva, Semenyo, Haaland

Team News: Doku, Stones, Gvardiol, Dias, Kovacic, and Savinho make up a long and painful injury list for Man City.

Newcastle United Predicted XI: Pope (GK), Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Trippier, Willock, Tonali, Ramsey, Wissa, Murphy, Woltemade

Team News: Krafth, Schar, Lascelles, and Livramento are all absent at the back, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes are unavailable in midfield.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Current League Standings

To reach this stage, Man City have had to overcome challenges from Huddersfield Town, Swansea City, and Brentford. Coasting through to the final four. Newcastle have had to cast aside Bradford City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Fulham.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have faced 196 times in their history, with Man City winning 80 times, Newcastle winning 74 times, and a draw occurring on 42 occasions. They have met twice already this season, with each side winning once.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• January 2026: Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester City (League Cup)
• November 2025: Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
• February 2025: Manchester City 4-0 Newcastle United (Premier League)
• September 2024: Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
• March 2024: Manchester City 2-0 Newcastle United (FA Cup)

Recent Manchester City and Newcastle United Matches Analysis

Manchester City Last 5 Matches:

• Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
• Manchester City 2-0 Galatasaray (Champions League)
• Manchester City 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
• Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City (Champions League)
• Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City (Premier League)

After playing 9 fixtures in January, City’s two-game per week plan does not stop in February. This congested schedule has led to the odd drop in performances, displayed against Bodo/Glimt, Man United, and Tottenham.

Newcastle United Last 5 Matches:

• Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
• PSG 1-1 Newcastle United (Champions League)
• Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
• Newcastle United 3-0 PSV Eindhoven (Champions League)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Newcastle United (Premier League)

The Toon have not won a match domestically since their loss to City in the first leg of this semi-final, evidently struggling in front of goal on multiple occasions.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 66.7% confidence in a Man City win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Manchester City vs Newcastle United Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Manchester City to Win @ 1.80 (Kwiff) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a home win in this fixture. Their superior form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Manchester City vs Newcastle United

Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City): Four goals in five starts since his January move, Semenyo has had an immediate impact on life at Man City, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Joe Willock (Newcastle United): Thrust into the Magpies starting eleven due to key midfield injuries, Willock stepped up and scored the equaliser against PSG in Champions League action last week. He is set to start once again in this fixture as he looks to prove he still has a spot in the Newcastle dressing room.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports+, Sky Go

Stadium Information: The Etihad Stadium officially opened on July 25, 2002, for the Commonwealth Games before being converted for football in 2003. It has a current seating capacity of approximately 53,400 and is located in the Eastlands area of Manchester

Referee: Tony Harrington (England)