Seeking to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit, EFL Cup holders Newcastle United travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in an intriguing second-leg showdown on Wednesday night. The victors will face either Arsenal or Chelsea in the final.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Manchester City: A recent dip with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches (W2 D1 L2).
🔸 Newcastle United: One win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings (W1 D2 L2).
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Manchester City won the first leg 2-0 at St. James' Park.
🔥 Manchester City have won each of their last 11 home encounters with Newcastle.
🔥 Newcastle's only win at the Etihad in the last 22 years came in the EFL Cup in October 2014.
🔥 Newcastle have lost 17 of their last 18 visits to Manchester City.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔵Manchester City | EFL Cup Form: W🟢L🔴W🟢L🔴D🟡
Pep Guardiola's side is in the driving seat but must respond after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw with Tottenham. Their second-half performances are a growing concern. They have won 14 of 18 home games this season.
⚫Newcastle United |EFL Cup Form: L🔴W🟢D🟡L🔴D🟡
The Magpies are "still in their fighting" according to Eddie Howe. They aim to become just the second side to overturn a 2+ goal first-leg deficit in this competition's history. They have only won three of their 16 away matches this season.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔵Manchester City (possible): Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly; Cherki, Bernardo; Semenyo, Haaland.
⚫Newcastle United (possible): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Ramsey; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Rayan Cherki — Scored in the first leg and could become the first Man City player to score in four consecutive EFL Cup appearances since Yaya Toure.
✨ Antoine Semenyo — Scored in the first leg against Spurs. A key January signing.
✨ Bruno Guimaraes — Newcastle's star midfielder is a doubt with an ankle problem. His presence is crucial.
✨ Erling Haaland — Scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 Premier League win against Newcastle last season.
💵 Odds Market 💵
💵 Man City/Home to win = 1.82
💵 Newcastle/Away to win = 4.23
💵 Both teams to score (Yes) = 1.58
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.59
This clash pits a dominant City side at home against a holder fighting for its legacy. The Etihad is set for a tense cup night.
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