Manchester City is set to face Swansea City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. This matchup marks another chapter in their rivalry, with City having previously defeated Swansea in two FA Cup encounters since the Welsh side’s relegation from the Premier League in 2018. Their head-to-head record shows City unbeaten in the last 15 meetings, the last loss occurring during their 2011-12 title-winning season.
Swansea City: Current Standing and Form
Swansea City finds itself in 13th place in the Championship standings as of the 2025–26 season. With only 12 matches played, they are unlikely to contend for promotion this year. Nevertheless, the team has displayed resilience, recently coming back from a two-goal deficit to record a 3–2 victory over Nottingham Forest in the previous round of the Carabao Cup.
Manchester City: Recent Performance
Manchester City’s recent form has been mixed. They secured a solid 2–0 victory against Huddersfield Town in the last round of the Carabao Cup. However, their nine-game unbeaten streak came to an end following a loss at Villa Park. Questions about their championship ambitions remain unanswered, especially with injuries affecting key players.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Result |
|---|---|
| Swansea vs Man City | 2–3 (FA Cup) |
| Man City vs Swansea | 3–1 (FA Cup) |
Current Form Comparison
- Swansea City:
- 25/10/25: Swansea 2–1 Norwich
- 22/10/25: Swansea 0–1 QPR
- 18/10/25: Southampton 0–0 Swansea
- Manchester City:
- 26/10/25: Aston Villa 1–0 Man City
- 21/10/25: Villarreal 0–2 Man City
- 18/10/25: Man City 2–0 Everton
Team News and Lineups
Swansea City welcomes back Malick Yalcouyé after a suspension. However, they remain without Ricardo Santos due to a knee injury. Irish international Adam Idah is expected to lead the attack, supported by Burnley loanee Manuel Benson. The predicted lineup for Swansea is a 4-2-3-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Fisher
- Defenders: Key, Casey, Burgess, Samuels-Smith
- Midfielders: Franco, Galbraith
- Forwards: Benson, Yalcouyé, Idah
On the other side, Manchester City will miss star striker Erling Haaland due to a freshly sustained knock. Manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed Haaland’s absence but hopes for a return against Bournemouth this weekend. The Cityzens’ anticipated lineup is a 4-1-4-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Trafford
- Defenders: Nunes, Dias, Aké, O’Reilly
- Midfielder: González
- Forwards: Savinho, Cherki, Bernardo, Doku, Marmoush
Match Prediction
This cup tie promises to be an intriguing contest. While Swansea aims for a Cinderella story, Manchester City is expected to maintain their dominance despite recent struggles. The prediction leans towards City clinching a comfortable 2–0 victory against their Championship rivals.
