Newcastle vs Man City Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 English League Cup | Semi-Final (First Leg)

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Holders Newcastle continue the defence of their EFL Cup trophy in a two-legged tie with former winners Man City, beginning with this first leg at St James' Park.

Kick-off date/time: 13 January 2026 at 8:00 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – ITV & Sky Sports / US – Paramount+

How to watch online: UK – ITVX & Sky Go / US – Paramount+

Newcastle vs Man City prediction

Reigning EFL Cup holders Newcastle edged past Fulham at the quarter-final stage, with Lewis Miley scoring a dramatic winner in the 92nd minute to send the Magpies through.

Eddie Howe's men are enjoying a solid run of form, having won their last three Premier League games whilst also progressing in the FA Cup over the weekend with a penalty shoot-out victory over Bournemouth.

Man City, meanwhile, saw off Brentford 2-0 in the quarter-finals last month, and hit Exeter for ten in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola's men are unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions, but that run contains a number of recent draws, and with Newcastle having been so impressive on home turf in recent times, we think the Magpies are worth backing draw no bet.

Newcastle vs Man City tip: Newcastle draw no bet