Manchester City vs Newcastle Prediction Match Details
On Saturday evening, Manchester City, the defending FA Cup champions, will play against Premier League team Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in the quarter-final match of the FA Cup. Can the Magpies potentially cause an upset in the upcoming match?
Manchester City Preview & Form
Manchester City is heading into the FA Cup quarterfinals with a 21-match unbeaten run in all competitions. They have played three draws and won the other 18 games. Pep Guardiola’s team will be aiming to keep their hopes of a treble title alive when they take on Newcastle. A win will see them play the winners from the Chelsea vs Leicester games in the semi-finals.
After a thrilling 1-1 encounter against their rivals Liverpool in the league, City are currently in 3rd place with 63 points, two points behind the leaders Arsenal. They have also secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League, where they will face 14-time European champions Real Madrid.
Newcastle Preview & Form
Newcastle will be hoping to cause another upset against City after beating Pep Guardiola’s side in the Carabao Cup earlier this season. However, the Magpies are currently in poor form, having lost their last Premier League game to Chelsea by a score of 3-2. They are currently sitting in 10th place in the standings, which leaves them 13 points away from qualifying for European football next season.
Despite their poor form, Newcastle managed to secure a spot in the quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout against Championship side Blackburn.
Manchester City vs Newcastle Prediction Betting Tips
Manchester City has a strong historical record when playing against Newcastle United at home, having won nine consecutive games against the Magpies at the Etihad Stadium. Additionally, the Pep Guardiola-led team has scored a total of seven goals in their last two FA Cup matches. We predict that City will win the match.