A spot in the FA Cup semi-finals is on the line as Man City welcomes Newcastle to Etihad this Saturday. City’s last outing in the tournament saw them defeat Luton 6-2, while Newcastle won via penalties against Blackburn. Our guide reveals likely outcomes for this game.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | English FA Cup 2023/2024, Quarter Final |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 16 March 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 18:30 GMT on Saturday |
According to the latest betting odds for the FA Cup, Man City has a 1.25 (1/4) odds of winning this tie. Newcastle are underdogs with odds of 11.00 (10/1) for an away victory. The Man City vs. Newcastle odds for a draw are 6.00 (5/1).
Newcastle’s lone victory in the previous ten matches against City came in the third round of the EFL Cup this season. The Magpies defeated Pep’s team by 1-0. Over the other nine games, Man City won eight and drew once.
Manchester City, the defending champions, enter the tie as strong favorites. The Citizens clinched their 7th FA Cup title last season after defeating rival Man United 2-1 at Wembley. That win brought them their seventh FA Cup title.
They boast an impressive record in the FA Cup, winning their last five home games while keeping clean sheets in each. Pep’s team defeated Luton 2-6 away from home in the previous round, where Haaland scored five times. City drew 1-1 with Liverpool last weekend in the EPL and was close to losing the game, so they will now look to bounce back against Eddie Howe’s team.
Ederson was subbed off at Anfield on Sunday due to injury, joining Jack Grealish on City’s injury list. De Bruyne wasn’t called for international duties in March due to injury, so he should be in doubt for this game.
Newcastle enters this game as an underdog based on the highest live football odds assigned to them by bookies. The Magpies are currently in a rough patch due to injuries to several key players. Their current campaign has seen them fail to live up to their excellent performances from last season.
The Magpies are currently in 10th place in the EPL after losing 3-2 to Chelsea last weekend, their 12th league defeat this season. Newcastle needed a penalty shootout to eliminate Championship side Blackburn in the previous round. A defeat here at the Etihad means they will finish the season again without a trophy.
Anthony Gordon and Dan Burn were injured and couldn’t complete the match against Chelsea. Other sidelined players for Newcastle are Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope, and Joelinton.
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Man City are well-positioned to secure a victory against an injury-depleted Newcastle side on Saturday. The Citizens have showcased their attacking prowess, scoring 12 goals in their three FA Cup matches thus far. By that stat, they have averaged an impressive four goals per match.
They possess a formidable frontline featuring prolific goal-scorers such as Erling Haaland, Julián Álvarez, and Phil Foden. Manchester City has scored over 2.5 goals in five of their eight meetings with Newcastle United, indicating a strong likelihood of a similar trend emerging in this clash.
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Manchester City have scored in their last 21 consecutive matches in all competitions, showcasing their impressive attacking ability. However, Newcastle United have also been in good scoring form, finding the net in their previous 13 matches across all competitions. Both teams have proven to be potent offensive threats recently. It is expected that both sides will score in this upcoming match. The odds on bookmaker live betting sites are 1.80 (4/5) for this option.
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Erling Haaland’s goal-scoring record this season has been exceptional. The Norwegian striker has scored 29 goals in 33 appearances for Manchester City across all competitions. Despite playing just one FA Cup match, he scored five goals against Luton Town in the previous round. Haaland currently leads the scoring charts in the FA Cup and Premier League. He is also tied for the most goals in the Champions League. His poor performance at Anfield should force him to remind everyone that he is a strong goalscorer and score against Newcastle United in this match.
Here are our Man City vs Newcastle betting picks:
Home advantage, current form, and a healthy squad all favor City to outclass Newcastle in this match. You can use our Man City vs Newcastle betting tips to stake and win extra cash on any online bets.
