Business resumed as usual for the Premier League champions last Friday as they strolled past new boys Burnley. The same can be said of Newcastle who took Aston Villa to the cleaners last weekend.
It looks poised to be another great game for the neutrals and this Man City vs Newcastle prediction piece has trawled through the best betting sites ahead of arguably the biggest game in the league this weekend.
Correct Score Prediction
Based on current form, Newcastle seems better placed following a string of commanding wins over the past four games.
Although Man City are considered to be the superior opposition, Kevin De Bruyne’s injury will affect the champions’ creativity.
The same is true for their opponents. Newcastle’s last goal at the Etihad came in 2018 but that could come to an end on Saturday given how exposed the Citizens were against Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
Man City 1-1 Newcastle is the first of our tips @ 7/1 with Bet9ja
1×2 Predictions
Man City have simply dominated this contest at the Etihad over the years and things have seemingly changed since the pair last met in March.
Pep Guardiola’s side have lost influential captain Kevin De Bruyne to injury and his absence was clear against Sevilla in the Super Cup. The Magpies, on the other hand, are on a run of four consecutive wins and will be brimming with confidence coming into this fixture.
With that in mind, backing Man City vs Newcastle to end in a stalemate won’t be out of place and it is valued @ 3/1 with Bet9ja.
Draw No Bet Predictions
Regardless of the shaky performances in recent games, Man City are very strong at the Etihad and only Brentford have left there with a win over the past year. They still possess quality players who can come up with the goods for them.
A win might seem risky for the Citizens but we will be backing them in this Draw No Bet Prediction, and it is on offer @ 2/7 with Bet9ja.
BTTS Predictions
The Man City vs Newcastle GG/NG predictions look like good value. Given City’s shaky defensive performances since preseason, Newcastle should be able to get their first goal at the Etihad in nearly five years on Saturday.
The last time the champions failed to score in a game was in the Premier League defeat to Tottenham in London and we don’t think Newcastle can keep them out for the entire duration of the game.
GG is the next of our tips and is valued @ 4/6 with Bet9ja
Our Analysis of the Man City vs Newcastle Match
Regardless of what the outcome is on Saturday night, Man City are still the overwhelming favourites in the odds to win the Premier League. They blew past Burnley in their opener but in the one-off games against Arsenal and Sevilla they struggled and that should give Newcastle some hope.
In addition, Kevin De Bruyne will be the biggest absentee for Man City, while the Magpies do have a fully fit squad going into this clash.
Striker Alexander Isak has scored four goals in his last four appearances, while Erling Haaland has scored 35 goals for Man City at the Etihad since the start of last season. He’ll be the focus for many betting offers for this game.
City were carved open easily by Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday and were only lucky to have come away with the trophy after penalties. Their defensive weakness will be the area Eddie Howe and his boys will be looking to exploit when they come up against each other.
Top Scorers Predictions for Man City vs Newcastle
Erling Haaland is the obvious pick here. Last season’s top scorer in the Premier League is available at the low price of 22/25 to score at any time on Betking. There is better value on the other side of the pitch.
Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak both performed well in front of goal for the Magpies towards the end of last season.
The Swedish striker Isak grabbed a brace on the opening day and is available at 5/2 to get a goal at any time here. That looks like great value.
Man City to struggle against dangerous Magpies
Man City have dominated the Premier League in the past three seasons and are gunning for a successive fourth crown. It might still be early days but this will be a test of their character, especially with the absence of talisman Kevin De Bruyne.
Clearly, the stats favour Man City as they have not lost to the Magpies since 2019 and considering the buoyant mood in the camp of Newcastle they might also fancy their chances at the Etihad on Saturday night.
Last results of the teams
Man City
- Man City 1-1 Sevilla (5-4 after penalties)
- Burnley 0-3 Man City
- Man City 1-1 Arsenal (1-4 after penalties)
- Man City 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Newcastle
- Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa
- Newcastle 4-0 Villareal
- Newcastle 2-0 Fiorentina
- Brighton 1-2 Newcastle
Man City vs Newcastle Odds
- Man City to win @ 8/11 with Bet9ja
- Draw @ 3/1 with Bet9ja
- Newcastle to win @ with 4/1 with Bet9ja
