EFL Cup: Newcastle vs. Man City Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 13)
The first legs in the EFL Cup semi-finals are set for this week. Newcastle will have the crucial home advantage for their first meeting with Man City, and you can find the odds and our picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026. 3:00 PM ET
- Where: St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England
- How to Watch: CBS
Newcastle vs. Man City Odds
Newcastle vs. Man City Head-to-Head
Newcastle have won just ten of their last 52 competitive meetings with Man City. Interestingly, City have won 14 of the previous 27 fixtures between the sides at St. James’ Park. However, the Magpies were 2-1 home winners against City earlier this season.
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Game Preview
Just four teams remain in the hunt for the EFL Cup this season, and last season’s champions will have home field advantage for their first leg with Man City. Eddie Howe’s side have built momentum impressively in recent weeks, winning three of their last four in all competitions.
However, they have looked defensively weak in recent fixtures, having conceded at least three goals in each of their last two. Worryingly, their poor defensive performances have both come at St. James’ Park. They allowed three goals in their latest outing against Bournemouth, but they edged through in the FA Cup after winning the penalty shootout.
Man City remain in contention for four major honors this season, and they flexed their offensive muscles in the FA Cup on Saturday after beating Exeter City 10-1 at the Etihad. Despite starting the game, incredibly, Erling Haaland didn’t get himself among the scorers on Saturday.
City’s away form has been an Achilles heel this season, as they have won just half of their ten matches on the road. Despite that, they have still held an offensive threat throughout the campaign, scoring an eye-catching 1.8 goals per game. Meanwhile, they have allowed just 1.1 efforts per 90 on their travels.
Newcastle vs. Man City Picks
Newcastle’s recent defensive issues could ensure that there is value in siding with an away win for Pep Guardiola’s side on Tuesday. Therefore, the Magpies could be beaten in this first leg at St. James’ Park.
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