{"id":1423635,"date":"2026-01-12T12:11:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423635"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:34:02","slug":"match-preview-newcastle-vs-man-city-13-01-26-league-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-newcastle-vs-man-city-13-01-26-league-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle United vs Manchester City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester City travel to St. James’ Park on Tuesday, 13 January, for a high-stakes League Cup<\/a> clash with Newcastle United. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With City\u2019s recent technical dominance and Newcastle\u2019s growing attacking threat, this fixture promises a fascinating tactical battle between possession control and direct firepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent form and statistical trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re especially confident in Manchester City\u2019s ability to assert control, but Newcastle\u2019s home scoring record and the attacking credentials on both sides hint at a lively contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Manchester City to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing City to win because they have won 14 of the last 20 meetings and boast outstanding recent metrics: 70.7% possession, 91.4% pass accuracy, and are outperforming their xG (7 goals from 3 games).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
(66.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here: Newcastle have scored 8 in their last 3, City have scored in every game, and both have creative midfielders consistently generating big chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Newcastle entered the competition at the third round stage, beating Bradford City 4-1 in a comprehensive victory. That set up a tie with Tottenham, again at St James’ Park, with the Magpies running out 2-0 winners. The quarter-final stage saw Newcastle drawn at home again, this time against Fulham. A stoppage time goal from Lewis Miley proved to be the difference, with Newcastle winning 2-1 to reach this stage and a semi-final against Man City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Manchester City saw their League Cup campaign start off with a 2-0 away win over Huddersfield Town, with Phil Foden and Savinho proving to be the difference makers. The fourth round drew Pep Guardiola’s side away to Swansea City, with this proving to be another win for Man City, this time by a 3-1 scoreline. Their first home game of the campaign came in the quarter-final, where City were able to overcome Brentford 2-0 to advance to the semi-final stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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