Newcastle United Vs. Manchester City match preview
St James’ Park will see Newcastle United welcome Manchester City in the Premier League tie match-day 36 on Friday night.
The Citizens were crowned the 2020/21 Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester United suffered a 2-1 loss to Leicester City.
The Magpies are heading into this match with some confidence after thrashing Leicester City 4-2 in the league encounter. The results have placed them in 16th spot with 39 points after 35 games.
The Citizens have tasks ahead of them after qualifying for Champions League finals with 4-1 on aggregate.
Therefore, Pep Guardiola’s side is expected to travel to the Magpies with a strategy of balancing the events.
Manchester City suffered a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea, being put on hold to 80 points, 10 points ahead of second placed Manchester United.
Match Facts
- Newcastle United have won three, drawn five times and suffered two losses in the last ten matches in Premier League this season.
- The Magpies have registered a single clean-sheet in their last ten matches in Premier League this season.
- Manchester City has registered three clean-sheets in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- The Citizens have won six and suffered two losses in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Steve Bruce’s men have at least registered more than two goals, five times in the last ten matches in Premier League this season.
- Pep Guardiola’s side have managed four away wins in the last five matches in all competitions this season.
Newcastle United Vs. Manchester City Head to Head
In the last four encounters, these teams have met thrice in Premier League and once in FA Cup. The Magpies have failed to register any win, just a single draw while Guardiola’s side won three times. The previous encounter ended 2-0 in favor of Manchester City.
Newcastle United Team News
Karl Darlow and Isaac Hayden will be missing in action for Steve Bruce’ side through knee injury. Jamaal Lascelles (foot injury) and Callum Wilson (hamstring injury). Fabian Schar will be sidelined for he is serving his suspension.
Manchester City Team News
Phileppe Sandler will be missed for the Citizens after he underwent ankle surgery. No major fitness concern reported for Manchester City so far.
Newcastle United Vs. Manchester City Prediction
The Magpies are aiming to earn its fans another celebration; they are full of confidence after beating Leicester City 4-2. They will be looking to leapfrog to 13th place, meanwhile their opponents are eyeing on stretching their lead here.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a win for Manchester City and Betway is backing the results with 1.30 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.34 Odds.
Goals – Over 2.5
Both teams have been producing more than two goals occasionally in various competitions and we expect over 2.5 Markets as predicted by our pundits.
Betway are backing the market with 1.55 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.59.
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