We have reached the business end of the Carabao Cup as holders Newcastle prepare to welcome Man City to St James’ Park. With both teams in good form and both scoring goals for fun, we have picked out three top selections to add a little extra spice ahead of the first leg on Tuesday.
Carabao Cup Winner Odds
In the beginning, 92 teams dreamt of Carabao Cup glory. As of today, four clubs remain in the hunt for the first trophy of 2026. Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Newcastle make for a heavyweight line-up, though the bookies certainly have their favourites. Before we take a deep dive into Tuesday’s match at St James’ Park, here’s a quick look at the Carabao Cup outrights.
| Carabao Cup Winner | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Man City | 7/4 | Betway |
| Arsenal | 15/8 | Betway |
| Chelsea | 9/2 | bet365 |
| Newcastle | 6/1 | BetMGM |
*Odds correct at 11:00 GMT on 12/01/2026. Odds subject to change.
Newcastle vs Man City Bet Builder Tips
Using our dedicated stats hub, we were able to make three selections ahead of Tuesday’s encounter. We also compared each bet across all the best online bookies to make sure you have the best possible odds.
| Market | Odds | Return for £10 |
|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score | 1/2 (BetMGM) | £15.00 |
| Harvey Barnes Over 0.5 Shots on Target | 7/10 (BetMGM) | £17.00 |
| Over 8.5 Corners | 12/25 (BetMGM) | £14.80 |
| 2.77/1 | £37.74 |
*Odds correct at 11:00 GMT on 12/01/2026. Odds subject to change.
Bet 1: Both Teams to Score
With four straight wins across all competitions, Newcastle are enjoying their best run of form since the start of the season.
One reason behind their upswing in results has been their huge goal output. Eddie Howe’s men have scored 12 goals across their run of victories, including three against Bournemouth in the FA Cup last weekend, and four against Leeds in a thrilling Premier League victory last Wednesday.
Speaking of goals, Manchester City scored 10 of them against Exeter City in the FA Cup on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men became the first team since Tottenham in 1960 to hit double digits in an FA Cup match, and they will be looking to take that goalscoring form into the Carabao Cup.
The Citizens endured three successive Premier League draws before their demolition of Exeter, and we expect Newcastle to give their rivals a close run for their money.
Bearing everything in mind, we’re kicking off our bet builder by backing both teams to score. This is a bet which has landed in seven of the previous eight matches at St James’ Park.
Bet 2: Harvey Barnes Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Newcastle fans are oozing over the form of Harvey Barnes, and you certainly can’t blame them. The 28-year-old has scored four goals across his last two outings, hitting braces past Leeds and Bournemouth.
Barnes has bagged four home doubles this season, and this includes his brace in a 2-1 win against Man City last November.
With the Newcastle forward in scintillating form, we’re backing him to register at least one shot on target this Tuesday night. We’re not asking for much, though the price is solid at 7/10.
Bet 3: Over 8.5 Corners
We finish our bet builder with a standard corner bet. Newcastle are the corner kings in the Premier League this season, earning the set piece 136 times. City are third in the standings, with 121 to their name.
Priced at 12/25, backing over 8.5 corners adds a little extra beef to our already juicy bet builder.
