The English League Cup Round of 16 match between Swansea and Manchester City will take place on October 29 at the Swansea.com Stadium. Swansea vs. Manchester City: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Swansea
The Welsh side will play their fourth consecutive home match in the current English League Cup campaign. Previously, Alan Sheehan's team defeated Crawley Town (3-1) and Nottingham Forest (3-1) in regular time. Between these victories, they also overcame Plymouth (1-1, pens. 5-3). Interestingly, in the 2012/13 season, the team won this tournament by defeating Bradford in the final. Since then, the club has only reached the Round of 16 once (in 2014).
- The team has not lost in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament (4 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Swansea's last 6 League Cup games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the Welsh side's last 8 games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Swansea (4-3-3)
Andrew Lee Fisher – Joshua Key, Ishe Samuels-Smith, Calan Casey, Cameron Burgess – Goncalo Franco, Ethan Galbraith, Malik Yalquie – Adam Uche Idah, Manuel Benson, Om Ji-sung.
Manchester City
The Mancunians have played only one match in the English League Cup so far. Using a second-string lineup, the club easily defeated Huddersfield away with a score of 2-0. This was their 11th victory in the last 15 matches in this tournament (1 draw and 3 losses). Notably, the Citizens won this English cup four times from 2018 to 2021. In the last four seasons, the team has only reached the quarter-finals once – in 2023.
- No more than three goals have been scored in City's last five matches in this tournament.
- Manchester City has not won in 4 of their last 5 away League Cup matches (1 draw and 3 losses).
- The club has not scored more than two goals in their last 6 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (4-1-4-1)
James Trafford – Nathan Ake, Nico O'Reilly, John Stones, Mateus Nunes – Rico Lewis – Savio, Nico Gonzalez, Phil Foden, Oscar Bobb – Divine Mukasa.
Defender Abdukodir Khusanov and midfielder Rodri Hernandez will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
Simon Hooper (England)
Matches – 8 (Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 38;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 13%.
Swansea vs. Manchester City: Match Prediction
I anticipate that before facing Premier League opponents, the Citizens will field their second lineup for cup matches. The team is also competing in the Champions League, and with such a heavy schedule, it is crucial for all players to be in top form. Unlike the visitors, the Welsh side cannot afford such luxury, and their motivation for matches against England's top teams is unique. Therefore, Swansea will aim for a result on their home turf that allows them to progress to the next round of the tournament.
I believe both teams will find the net. The Welsh side has scored in 7 of their last 8 League Cup matches. Meanwhile, the club has conceded in their last 6 home games in this tournament. Of course, goals will also come from the Mancunians, who consistently average more than two goals across all competitions. It's worth noting that the Citizens have conceded in 5 of their last 6 games in this cup.
My prediction – Both teams to score – Yes
