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Manchester City vs Newcastle Prediction: Go Over
Two of the Premier League’s big winners on the opening weekend face each other in an entertaining Etihad encounter on Saturday night, as Manchester City host Newcastle United. Our sportsbook offers the best markets and live betting in the English top-flight league.
Man City: Tired Legs
The Premier League is now back in full swing after the opening round of fixtures last week. Last season’s top four of Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle all started with victories, some far more convincing than others. In 134 years of English football, no team has ever won four league titles in a row, and if any manager was to go and do it, then it would be Pep Guardiola, who led his side to the treble just two months ago and has a habit of setting new precedents.
Pep Guardiola’s side added yet another trophy to their list of honors with a penalty shootout win over Sevilla in Athens, but they have little chance to celebrate because they must prepare for another difficult EPL clash. They kicked off the season with a convincing 3-0 road victory against Burnley.
Kevin De Bruyne has been ruled out for City and will face up to four months on the sidelines with a fresh hamstring injury. John Stones was on the bench earlier this week, so perhaps could feature after missing the win over Burnley. Ruben Dias is also in contention with summer recruit Mateo Kovacic likely to step up.
Now returning to Etihad for the first time this season, Man City is aiming to stretch their magnificent Premier League winning streak on familiar turf to 11 matches, but it’s risky to back them here, so we won’t include them in our Premier League picks and parlays.
Newcastle: Scoring Goals for Fun
Eddie Howe’s rampant Newcastle currently lead the way at the top courtesy of their exceptional display against a disjointed Aston Villa side. They faced no difficulties in a 5-1 crushing of Aston Villa, and given their attacking potential, punters from all around the globe who are betting online should go for goals.
While Newcastle has undoubtedly got stronger this summer with the additions of Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, and Tino Livramento, it looks like a tough ask for the Magpies to retain their top-four status. While a slight domestic demise wouldn’t be a surprise, Howe’s side could take the Champions League by storm and perhaps enjoy a deep run in the competition, given their fervent home support.
Eddie Howe will be determined to end the club’s long wait for silverware. But featuring in Europe’s most prestigious tournament for the first time in two decades might be a problem because they are not used to playing every three days against world-class opponents.
Man City vs Newcastle Head-to-Head
It is nearly one year to the day since Newcastle and Man City played out an entertaining 3-3 draw at St James’ Park, but Guardiola’s side eased to a 2-0 victory at the Etihad in March.
The 5-1 thumping of Villa extended Newcastle’s Premier League unbeaten streak to five matches. However, they won just one of their final four away games in the 2022-23 campaign and have conceded in each of their last nine on the road since a goalless draw with Crystal Palace in January.
The Citizens won their previous 11 EPL games in front of their fans. Last season they only dropped five points in 19 home games scoring 60 goals in the process.
Man City vs Newcastle Match Information
- Match: Manchester City (1-0-0) vs Newcastle (1-0-0)
- Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- Day/Time: Saturday, Aug. 19, 3 p.m. ET
- Manchester City vs Newcastle Live Stream: fubo.tv
Man City vs Newcastle Betting Lines
Man City vs Newcastle Picks and Prediction
The Citizens enter this clash as favorites, priced at -145 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest Premier League odds, while the goal line is set at 2½.
An entertaining encounter could ensue on Saturday, as Howe’s goal-happy Newcastle should take plenty of encouragement from their 5-1 win against Aston Villa. Man City’s midweek fatigue and absence of De Bruyne will do them no favors, so we expect them to concede.
Instead of backing one of the teams to win this clash, we will go for goals, as both teams are fully packed with incredible attacking talent.
