Manchester City and Newcastle United face each other on Wednesday 02.04.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a EFL Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Manchester City's home ground, the Etihad Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Manchester City vs Newcastle United
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Manchester City preview
Manchester City heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Cup: in 4 matches, Man City secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Manchester City's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.
Manchester City has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 83 goals, of which 9 were scored in the EFL Cup, resulting in an average of 2.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Erling Haaland, who has found the back of the net 20 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ryan Cherki has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Manchester City has conceded 1 goals in the EFL Cup (an average of 0.25 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.92 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Newcastle United preview
Newcastle United comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the EFL Cup. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses.
Newcastle United F.C.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 61 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the EFL Cup, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.65.
NUFC's offensive system is led by Bruno Guimarães, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Bruno Guimarães. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 47 goals in 37 matches, averaging 1.27 per match.
Head to head: Manchester City vs Newcastle United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Manchester City
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W |
3 |
| Away | W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 2.25 | 2 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 0.25 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
2 | 1.67 | 2.11 |
|
xGA
|
0.62 | 0.54 | 0.64 |
Newcastle United
England - League Cup
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