2023-24 English League Cup Newcastle vs. Manchester City odds, picks, predictions: Best bets for Wednesday's EFL Cup match from top soccer expert
SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has locked in his picks for the 2023-24 English League Cup second-round match between Newcastle and Manchester City at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England
A pair of red-hot sides battle when Manchester City faces Newcastle in an EFL Cup second-round matchup on Wednesday. Newcastle, which is 3-3 in the English Premier League, is unbeaten over their past three matches, including an 8-0 thrashing of Sheffield United on Sunday. Manchester City is unbeaten in its last nine matches, including a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The Citizens have not tasted defeat since a 2-1 club friendly match against Atletico Madrid in late July.
The match from St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, kicks off at 3 p.m. ET. Manchester City are the +135 favorites (risk $100 to win $135) in the consensus Newcastle vs. Manchester City odds, with Newcastle at +180. A draw is priced at +240 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)
Before you lock in your Newcastle vs. Manchester City picks or English League Cup predictions, you NEED to see the EFL Cup predictions from SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and Europa League (+1.60).
Green knows the Citizens are led in scoring by forward Erling Haaland of Norway. The 23-year-old has already scored eight times in league play and has one assist on 26 shots taken, including 12 on target. Haaland is in his second season with the Citizens and has 44 goals in 41 matches.
The expert also has considered the play of forward Callum Wilson, who helps lead the Magpies' offense. In six appearances, including two starts, he has registered four goals on 15 shots, including 11 on target. He has scored goals in two of Newcastle's past three matches. The 31-year-old is in his fourth season with the Magpies, and is coming off an 18-goal season in 2022-2023. In parts of four seasons with Newcastle, he has 42 goals in 81 matches.
Green has taken an in-depth look at the Newcastle vs. Manchester City match and is leaning over on the goal total. He also has locked in his two CONFIDENT best bets and has his full breakdown of this EFL Cup match! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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