Newcastle United and Manchester City face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at St. James' Park on Tuesday, 13/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).

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đŸ‘‰ Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Newcastle United and Manchester City, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Manchester City has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Newcastle United preview

Newcastle United comes into the match having played 3 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses.

Newcastle United's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 2.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.81.

The offense system of Newcastle United is led by Bruno GuimarĂ£es as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Bruno GuimarĂ£es, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.23.

Manchester City preview

On the other hand, Manchester City comes into the match having played 3 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.

Manchester City's attack has scored 74 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 2.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.39.

The offense system of Manchester City is led by Erling Haaland as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 20 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryan Cherki, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 0.87.

Head to head: Newcastle United vs Manchester City

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Manchester City

England - League Cup

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3

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Published on 13 January 2026, at 06:53 Last updated on 4 March 2026, at 19:02
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