Eddie Howe's Newcastle are the EFL Cup holders and continue their defence against Manchester City on Tuesday
Defending champions Newcastle take on eight-time winners Manchester City in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
The Magpies needed penalties to oust top-flight rivals Bournemouth in the FA Cup at the weekend, while City had an easier time of it as they strolled to a 10-1 victory over Exeter City of League One.
We have put together a Bet Builder for the St James’ Park contest that pays out at 10/1 in the football betting.
Newcastle vs Manchester City Bet Builder
Both teams to score @ 1/2
Erling Haaland to score anytime @ 8/11
Bruno Guimarães to have 1+ shots on target @ 13/10
Nico Gonzalez to have 1+ shots on target @ 12/5
Pays out at 10/1
Both teams can strike on Tyneside
City are the favourites to win but Newcastle have a decent record against the visitors and this should be a competitive clash, so goals at both ends looks a strong possibility.
Both teams have scored in five of Newcastle’s last seven games, and they have failed to score only once.
Meanwhile, City have failed to score in just one of their last 12 and have now gone three games without a clean sheet.
Both teams have also scored in each of the last three meetings between these two sides at this venue, including November’s 2-1 home win for the Magpies in the league.
Leg 1: Both Teams To Score @ 1/2
Haaland tipped to add to incredible tally
Erling Haaland has scored an outrageous 26 goals already this season across all competitions and he can add to his haul at St James’ Park.
City scored 10 goals against Exeter at the weekend, but incredibly, Haaland wasn’t among the scorers, having played the first half before being withdrawn.
The Norwegian has managed five goals in his last six Premier League games and has been in strong form in cup competitions this season, netting six goals in as many Champions League games, making him the standout contender for an anytime effort in this last four tie.
Leg 2: Erling Haaland To Score Anytime @ 8/11
Guimarães could test the keeper
Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães is a player who tends to raise his performance for the big occasion and that may translate into at least a shot on target against City.
The Brazilian averages 1.5 shots per game in the Premier League, with a shooting accuracy of just over 50 per cent.
In this competition, he has been more productive in terms of total efforts with nine shots in total across three games – all of which have been against Premier League rivals.
Leg 3: Bruno Guimarães To Have 1+ Shots On Target @ 13/10
Gonzalez an outside on target contender
City midfielder Nico Gonzalez is an outsider worth considering to record one attempt on target on Tuesday.
Gonzalez averages exactly one attempt per-game in this competition and has been reasonably accurate, with 30 per cent of his shots finding the target.
Leg 4: Nico Gonzalez To Have 1+ Shots On Target @ 12/5
