The Matchday 25 Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle will take place on February 15 at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City vs. Newcastle: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester City
The Citizens' climb up the league table was unexpectedly halted in the last round. Playing away, the team suffered a 1-5 defeat to Arsenal. Before this, Pep Guardiola's side was unbeaten in six consecutive Premier League matches (4 wins and 2 draws). Incidentally, in the current Premier League season, the Mancunians have already suffered a heavy defeat (0-4 to Tottenham). Manchester City has dropped to fifth place, trailing Chelsea, now in fourth, by two points.
Forward Oscar Bobb's participation in the game is still in doubt. Midfielder Rodri Hernandez continues to recover from injury. Additionally, defender Manuel Akanji and forward Jack Grealish picked up minor injuries in the first leg against Real Madrid in the Champions League and will miss at least the upcoming Premier League match.
- In the club's last five league matches, fewer than four goals have not been scored.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of Manchester City's last 10 Premier League games.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in the second half of Manchester City's last five Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Stefan Ortega – John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Matheus Nunes – Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva – Savio, Phil Foden, Omar Marmoush – Erling Haaland.
Newcastle
Eddie Howe's side lost 1-2 at home to Fulham in the last round. This was the team's second consecutive home defeat in the Premier League (previously losing 1-4 to Bournemouth). Between these losses, the club won 3-1 away at Southampton. Newcastle is level on points with Manchester City but trails the illustrious opponent on goal difference.
Forwards Joelinton and Harvey Barnes, as well as defender Jamaal Lascelles, will miss the match due to injuries.
- Newcastle's uncompromising Premier League run stands at 10 matches (7 wins and 3 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of the club's last 11 league games.
- The team has won the first half in 8 of their last 9 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Newcastle (4-3-3)
Martin Dubravka – Lewis Hall, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn – Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali – Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy.
Referee
Andy Madley (England)
Matches – 11 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 18%.
Manchester City vs. Newcastle: Match Prediction
Newcastle is a favorable opponent for the Citizens. In the last 34 head-to-head league encounters, the Mancunians have lost just once, winning 27 times (with six draws). Moreover, at the Etihad, Manchester City boasts a 15-match winning streak in the Premier League against this opponent.
I believe that in the upcoming round, Pep Guardiola's side will secure another victory over Newcastle. The team, although not in their best form, is gradually gelling after the arrival of new players, and soon this will start to yield results. Additionally, the club's injury list is nearly empty. Eddie Howe's side has decent away statistics, but of the six away wins this season, only one was against a team in the top half of the table.
My prediction – Manchester City to win
