Manchester City vs Newcastle Tips, Bet Builder Predictions & Latest Odds
Manchester City’s title push took a dent on Sunday after they were pegged back to a 2-2 draw having led Tottenham by two goals, but their focus now turns to the Carabao Cup, where they are just one game away from reaching a first final since lifting the trophy for a fourth consecutive time in 2021.
A 2-0 advantage from the first leg leaves Pep Guardiola’s side firmly in control, and they’ll take confidence from having knocked out the reigning holders in each of their last three meetings with defending champions.
City’s record at this stage of the competition is formidable too, having progressed from their last six League Cup semi-finals and gone on to win the trophy every time.
Manchester City vs Newcastle Tips
Newcastle, meanwhile, face an uphill task to keep hold of the silverware they claimed last season, ending a 70-year wait for major honours.
The first-leg defeat is symptomatic of a broader dip in form, with Eddie Howe’s side winning just once in 90 minutes across their last seven competitive outings.
Their troubles have been amplified on the road, where a 4-1 loss at Liverpool on Saturday — despite scoring first — means they’ve recorded just two domestic away wins since October.
Defensive solidity has also been hard to come by, with only one clean sheet kept across their last 12 competitive away matches.
Let’s take a look at the best football tips for Wednesday night’s clash at the Etihad:
Tip 1: Man City to win and BTTS at 23/10 with PricedUp
Man City under Pep Guardiola aren’t the type of side to throw away a 2-0 lead from the first leg of a semi-final.
I know that’s a bit ironic following Sunday’s capitulation at Tottenham, but they are a different beast in the EFL Cup and especially on home turf.
Defensively there are still issues for Guardiola to solve, but Eddie Howe’s Newcastle aren’t ruthless enough at the moment to cause a shock.
Tip 2: Antoine Semenyo to score anytime at 19/10 with bet365
City new boy Antoine Semenyo has bagged four goals in his first five appearances for his new club, settling into life in Manchester seamlessly from Bournemouth.
He’ll be expected to get the nod again in City’s midfield and with Newcastle forced to attack, expect plenty of space left in behind for the 26-year-old to exploit.
19/10 for Semenyo to find the net on Wednesday night with bet365 weighs up well.
Tip 3: Rayan Cherki to have 2 or more shots on target & to be fouled 2 or more times at 7/1 with BetMGM
Other than Semenyo, Rayan Cherki has been a revelation in City’s forward line.
The French playmaker has the ability to bamboozle the best of defenders, and has a way of involving himself in the game from start to finish.
Cherki may not start the game, but even if he comes on as a substitute, he’ll probably be in a position to attack a depleted Newcastle defence who are desperately chasing a goal.
Manchester City vs Newcastle Odds
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Where to Watch Manchester City vs Newcastle
Here's all you need to be able to watch the game this evening.
TV Channel
The match is scheduled to be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
Live Stream Information
For those in the UK wishing to stream the game live online, a Sky Sports streaming service such as Sky Go or via NOW TV passes can typically be used to watch Sky Sports channels on mobile and digital platforms.
Manchester City vs Newcastle Match Information
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Kick-Off Time
The game between Manchester City and Newcastle United is scheduled to kick off at 8:00pm.
Fixture Date
The fixture is set to take place on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the midst of the winter football calendar.
Stadium
The match will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, which is Manchester City’s home ground.
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