Newcastle United vs Manchester City Predictions - March 7, 2026

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

Match info: FA Cup 5^th Round

Venue: St. James’ Park, Tyneside

Date: Saturday, 7^th March 2026

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Newcastle United and Manchester City will lock horns on Saturday evening for the fifth time this season in all competitions, this time in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The Magpies have had mixed success against the Citizens at St James’ Park, winning 2-1 in the Premier League in November before losing 2-0 in the first leg of an EFL Cup semi-final tie two months later.

Head-to-head:

• Newcastle United have won 74 of the 198 meetings between the two teams.

• Manchester City recorded 82 victories.

• The remaining 42 clashes ended in draws.

• 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.

• Six of their last eight encounters produced at least three goals.

Form:

• Newcastle United in all competitions: W-L-W-L-W

• Manchester City in all competitions: W-W-W-W-D

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.

Player(s) to watch:

• 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. He 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 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.