Newcastle will take on Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday, 13 January.
Although both teams are still battling on multiple fronts for trophies this season, this is the closest they both currently are to picking up silverware.
As part of this week's round of Carabao Cup betting tips, check out our Newcastle vs Man City prediction below.
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Newcastle vs Man City prediction: The hosts to get the win
Key Stats
- Newcastle have won their last three home matches in all competitions.
- Man City have failed to win each of their last three matches against Premier League opposition.
- A total of 17 goals were scored across the two matches involving these two teams over the weekend.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Man City
Eddie Howe will feel that his side need to take a lead with them to Manchester for the second leg next week, and their impressive form at St James' Park gives them every chance of doing exactly that.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle are the underdogs
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) 32.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) 27.8%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Newcastle vs Man City odds are a little surprising in that the Magpies are considered relatively significant underdogs. Ladbrokes have given Newcastle a 32.3% chance of winning the match, while Man City have been given a 46.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Man City
In terms of the overall recent H2H record, Man City hold the advantage due to their imperious record at the Etihad Stadium. However, Newcastle will take plenty of encouragement from their recent record against City on home soil – one loss in their last five.
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Newcastle preview: Howe to go with two up top?
Newcastle went old school at the weekend, starting both Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa in the same starting XI in a classic ‘big man, little man' combination at the top of the pitch. Howe could do the same here, but he will be without six players, including Dan Burn and Fabian Schar, due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ramsdale (GK), Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Tonali, Guimaraes, Gordon, Barnes, Woltemade, Wissa
Last five results
- Newcastle 3-3 Bournemouth
- Newcastle 4-3 Leeds
- Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace
- Burnley 1-3 Newcastle
- Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle
Man City preview: Foden to return
Considering it was only Exeter City, Pep Guardiola went very strong with his team selection at the weekend. One man who was rested was Phil Foden, but the England midfielder can expect a return to the starting XI here. John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol, Oscar Bobb and Savinho are all out injured.
Predicted lineup: Trafford (gk), Nunes, Khusanov, Alleyne, O'Reilly, Nico, Cherki, Foden, Reijnders, Doku, Haaland
Last five results
- Man City 10-1 Exeter
- Man City 1-1 Brighton
- Man City 1-1 Chelsea
- Sunderland 0-0 Man City
- Nottingham Forest 1-2 Man City
Player to watch: Jeremy Doku
Jeremy Doku may feel threatened by the arrival of Antoine Semenyo, but the Belgian will be keen to show that he should still be regarded as City's best winger. For all the plaudits around Doku this season, his numbers are still below where they need to be. Can he take off during the second half of the seaosn?