Newcastle vs Manchester City Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Newcastle vs Manchester City Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

January 13, 2025 | St James' Park | Carabao Cup | 20:00 GMT

Newcastle and Man City face off in this Carabao Cup fixture, with Newcastle looking to march on in their quest to defend the trophy and become back-to-back winners in what is the first of two legs. The likelihood is, Newcastle will need a big result in this game, as the second leg sees them travel to the Etihad amid some noticeably poor away form this season.

Man City will be looking to take a solid result back home for the second leg as they look to win the tournament for the first time since the 20/21 season, when they beat Spurs 1-0 at Wembley. This game comes off the back of a couple of results which have let Arsenal slip away in the title race, something which City will be looking to make up for with a win here.

Key Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals & BTTS @ 1.83

Newcastle vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups

Newcastle Predicted Lineup: Pope, Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Bruno G., Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Wissa, Gordon

Man City Predicted Lineup: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, O'Reilly, Rodri, Reijnders, Cherki, Foden, Silva, Haaland

Newcastle vs Manchester City Current Form and Standings

Newcastle's run to this stage of the competition has been noticeably easier than their run which ended in victory last year – with Bradford, Spurs and then Fulham all seen off in the build-up to this stage. Recent form has seen a string of three wins in a row lift the Magpies from 14th to 6th in the Premier League in a run which will undoubtedly give them hope that the inconsistencies are behind them.

Man City's run to this point of the competition has seen Huddersfield, Swansea and Brentford comfortably seen off. Recent form has seen three draws in a row in the league, which has heeded a drop away from league leaders Arsenal and given City a mountain to climb; thus, this run will all have caused some doubt to seep in, which could be capitalised on if Newcastle are their energetic selves here.

Newcastle vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Timeline

22.11.25 Newcastle 2-1 Man City

15.02.25 Man City 4-0 Newcastle

28.09.24 Newcastle 1-1 Man City

16.03.24 Man City 2-0 Newcastle

13.01.24 Newcastle 2-3 Man City

Newcastle Last 5 Matches

Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea

Man United 1-0 Newcastle

Burnley 1-3 Newcastle

Newcastle 2-0 Palace

Newcastle 4-3 Leeds

Man City Last 5 Matches

Man City 3-0 West Ham

Nottm Forest 1-2 Man City

Sunderland 0-0 Man City

Man City 1-1 Chelsea

Man City 1-1 Brighton

Newcastle vs Manchester City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 75.00% confidence in over 2.5 goals and a 73.30% confidence in BTTS. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Newcastle vs Manchester City Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals & BTTS @ 1.83 – Our team of in-house tipsters has predicted over 2.5 goals & BTTS. Three of Newcastle's last five have ended in this outcome, whilst only one of City's has. But, given the need for Newcastle to do well in this first leg, their intensity could cause the game to open up, and we could see some goals from both sides.

Key Players to Watch: Newcastle vs Manchester City

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle): Barnes scored the winner in that unbelievable game against Leeds last week and will be hoping to continue that form in this game. He also scored the winner in the last outing between the two sides.

Erling Haaland (Man City): One goal in the last four games is an awful return for a man like Haaland, and there's no doubt he will be hoping to put those struggles right as soon as possible, and it could be here.

Newcastle vs Manchester City Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Main Event / ITV1
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• Stadium Information: St James' Park is home to Newcastle United and has a capacity of 52,758.