The race for a Champions League place at the end of the season comes into sharp focus here, as Manchester City host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. Champions City continue to struggle, with Real Madrid the latest side to expose their weaknesses in the Champions League and a top 5 finish looks to be the maximum of their capabilities this term. Newcastle meanwhile have a Carabao Cup final to look forward to and are being backed to win on the road again here with many punters and EPL betting apps.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Best Odds
This should be a very good game at the Etihad, between two sides who will relish the chance to rattle into each other.
| Manchester City – 1/1 (+100) | Draw – 10/3 (+333) | Newcastle United – 29/10 (+290) |
| Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
| Yes – 17/20 (-115) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Analysis
This should be a super contest in East Manchester, with no quarter given.
Manchester City
It feels as if a weekly capitulation is something all Manchester City fans are having to deal with and their latest implosion, losing 3-2 to Real Madrid will feel particularly tough to take. Defending their Premier League title looks to be way beyond City, as does competing in the Champions League but they need to keep ticking along to secure their place in the UCL next term. They could shuffle the pack with a return to Madrid on the cards next week and they could be in for a tough afternoon here in the eyes of many punters and Premier League betting sites.
Team news: Rodri, Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Oscar Bobb will all miss out here for Manchester City.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ortega, Nunes, Stones, Gvardiol, Dias, Gonzalez, Kovacic, Marmoush, Foden, Silva & Haaland.
Newcastle United
The feeling at Newcastle is very different in the buildup to this one, with Newcastle buoyant after reaching the Carabao Cup final. Toon also overcame Birmingham City in a tight FA Cup tie too and they have City and a place in the top 4 in their sights this season. Games such as this will define their campaign, particularly with the race for the Champions League so tight and they will be full of confidence on arrival at the Etihad.
Team news: Sven Botman and Jamal Lascelles remain out of action for Toon.
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup:
Dubravka, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Murphy, Gordon & Isak.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Prediction
This should be a fantastic encounter at the Etihad, with both sides sure to push on in pursuit of the top 4. City’s struggles have been well-documented and scrutinised, with column inches full of pieces about their demise. Toon will be able to exploit this, and Eddie Howe’s in-form side look well placed to win on the road at the Etihad.
Prediction: Newcastle United to win the match – 29/10 (+290) – Rhino Bet.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United – The Ultimate Bet
Newcastle United to win & BTTS – 5/1 (+500) – Fitzdares
City feel like a bit of a spent force this season and Newcastle should be able to overcome them, even if this one is chaotic and full of goals.
