Man City travel to St. James' Park for a mouth-watering 5th round FA Cup clash against hosts Newcastle.
| Tournament: | FA Cup |
|---|---|
| Venue: | St. James' Park, Newcastle |
| Date: | 07.03.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Newcastle vs Man City Form and Head to Head
The hosts approach this cup tie on the back of a 2-1 victory against Man Utd in the Premier League. Over their last six matches across all competitions, Newcastle have recorded four wins and two losses, demonstrating a mixed but often potent attacking performance.
Meanwhile, the visitors Man City come into this fixture having drawn 2-2 against Nottingham Forest in their last outing, a Premier League encounter. Their recent form shows five wins and one draw from their last six games, highlighting their consistent excellence.
The most recent encounter between these two English giants saw Man City secure a 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League on February 21, 2026. Looking back at the last six meetings, Newcastle have secured one win, there has been one draw, and Man City have emerged victorious four times. A key historical fact is that Man City have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Newcastle in all competitions.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Newcastle vs Man City?
Manchester City are clear betting favourites to beat Newcastle in the FA Cup tie. Latest odds imply roughly a 48% chance of a City win, around 25% for Newcastle, with the draw making up the remaining probability.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 23/10 | BresBet |
| Manchester City | 13/10 | Coral |
| Draw | 13/5 | bet365 |
Newcastle vs Man City Team News
Newcastle United will be missing several key players for the FA Cup fifth-round clash at St James’ Park. Jacob Ramsey is suspended, while Bruno Guimarães (hamstring), Fabian Schär (ankle), Emil Krafth (knee) and Lewis Miley (thigh) all remain sidelined. Sandro Tonali’s fitness will be monitored after a heavy run of minutes. In attack, Harvey Barnes is pushing for another start after contributing five goal involvements across his last seven home FA Cup appearances.
Manchester City travel to the North East with a couple of injury concerns and rotation firmly on the mind ahead of a Champions League trip to Real Madrid. Josko Gvardiol (tibial fracture) and Mateo Kovačić (ankle/heel) are ruled out. Rotation is expected in several areas, with James Trafford in contention to start in goal and players such as Rico Lewis, Nico González, and Savinho all pushing for recalls.
Newcastle vs Man City Probable Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Dan Burn; Sven Botman; Malick Thiaw; Kieran Trippier; Joe Willock; Sandro Tonali; Joelinton; Harvey Barnes; Anthony Gordon; Anthony Elanga.
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): James Trafford; Rayan Aït-Nouri; Marc Guéhi; Abdukodir Khusanov; Matheus Nunes; Rico Lewis; Nico González; Savinho; Bernardo Silva; Phil Foden; Omar Marmoush.
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Newcastle vs Man City Match Prediction
Given Manchester City’s attacking quality and ability to consistently create chances, they look well placed to edge this contest. Newcastle United have shown vulnerability when trying to protect a lead, which could give City opportunities to strike if the game opens up.
Both sides are strong from attacking set pieces, so that area could produce a few dangerous moments. Newcastle’s aerial presence may cause problems, but City’s control of possession and sharp passing should allow them to dictate much of the game. A 2-1 win for Manchester City feels like a realistic outcome in what could still be a tight match.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Man City
Newcastle vs Man City Bet Builder Tip
Our Newcastle vs Man City Bet Builder Tip includes:
- Yes - Both Teams To Score
- Away - Win Market
- L. Hall Over 1.5 - Fouls Won
- A. Semenyo Over 0.5 - Fouls
Best odds of 8/1 at bet365 at the time of publishing.
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