Preview: Newcastle United vs Manchester City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

This will be the fifth confrontation between these sides this season.

Newcastle United are all set to battle it out against Manchester City for their fifth-round clash of the 2025-26 FA Cup. This is going to be an entertaining fixture, which is scheduled to take place at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies are coming in after securing a 2-1 win against Manchester United in their league fixture. They have been inconsistent with their performances recently and the upcoming contest is not going to be an easy one for them. They have only defeated Man City once in the ongoing campaign and despite being at home, Newcastle United will be under pressure.

Premier League title hopes for the Pep Guardiola-led side were dented after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest in their previous matchup. Manchester City, with a better defence strategy, could’ve secured three points. They will now be gunning for a win in their upcoming FA Cup fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
• Stadium: St. James’ Park
• Date: Sunday, March 08
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 AM IST (Saturday, Mar 07; 08:00 PM GMT/ 03:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT)
• Referee: Samuel Barrott
• VAR: In use

Form:

Newcastle: W-L-W-L-W

Man City: W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)

Anthony Gordon converted an important spot kick for the Magpies in their 2-1 win against the Red Devils. He will be eager to score a goal or two in the upcoming fixture so that he can help Newcastle United outplay the Cityzens. The Englishman has two goal involvements in the FA Cup this season.

Anthony Gordon is Newcastle’s top scorer this term with 15 goals to his name, with 1 goal and 1 assist in the FA Cup.

Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)

Antoine Semenyo has now scored in the last two back-to-back games for Man City. He will once again be looking to help his side in the attacking front and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The 26-year-old can play multiple positions in the attacking front, making him an important aspect of the squad.

Another goal for @antoinesemenyo 👏 pic.twitter.com/wGMCgpKlY6

— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 5, 2026

Match Facts

• Manchester City are undefeated in their last 10 games.
• Newcastle United have won three of their last five matches.
• The Cityzens have defeated the Magpies three times this season.

Newcastle vs Man City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester City to win @97/100 10bet
• Antoine Semenyo to score @15/8 SkyBet
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Newcastle United will miss out on the services of Fabian Schar, Valentino Livramento, Emil Krafth, Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Miley. They are injured. Nick Woltemade might also sit out due to illness. Ramsey is suspended.

Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are not going to be in action for Manchester City due to their injuries. Max Alleyne and Nico O’Reilly might also miss out due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 198

Newcastle won: 74

Man City won: 82

Draws: 42

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pope (GK); Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Osula, Gordon

Man City predicted lineup (4-1-3-2)

Trafford (GK); Nunes, Dias, Guéhi, Aït-Nouri; Rodri, Foden, Silva, Doku; Marmoush, Semenyo

Match Prediction

Both clubs are on the lookout for silverware this term and will not want to lose this match. Manchester City are likely to edge past Newcastle United in their upcoming FA Cup fifth-round clash.

Prediction: Newcastle 2-3 Man City

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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