A few weeks following their Premiership clash, Newcastle and Manchester City meet again, at the same venue as well, St. James’ Park.
Before Betting on Newcastle vs. Manchester City
With three intense matches scheduled within a span of seven days, Newcastle is about to dive into a competitive schedule. For the first time ever, Eddie Howe has to deal with these sorts of things, and this isn’t only a true test of the young manager but his team in general.
Their extraordinary 8-0 triumph against Sheffield on away turf left Magpies fans astounded. Undoubtedly, this victory is engraved in the Premiership history books as one of the biggest road victories. The team now faces Man City, and wants to repeat at least a part of its offensive display shown against the Blades.
The reigning champions have been nothing short of perfection, securing six wins in the same number of rounds. Guardiola’s unit has a goal difference of 16 scored and three conceded goals, looking perfect on both ends of the field, regardless of various problems.
Injuries have plagued top players such as Grealish, Kovacic, and Stones, warranting the need for Guardiola to make tactical alterations if any of these individuals are unavailable for Wednesday, and all the prognoses are suggesting so. Sadly, De Bruyne is sure to miss the game at St. James’ Park and will be out for a long time.
Newcastle vs. Manchester City EFL Cup Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Newcastle | Draw | Man City |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 2.80 | 3.40 | 2.30 |
Both head coaches will make certain changes because of the schedule, but according to the media, the hosts want this win, and Howe will use most of his starters, unlike Pep. The Magpies have proven to be challenging on their home turf, so City may adopt a more cautious approach rather than being relentless and open. Given these circumstances, it is unlikely that we will witness a high-scoring affair. Our prediction for this match is that there will be under 2.5 goals scored.
