Premier League: Man City vs. Newcastle Picks — City Misery to Continue Against Magpies? (Feb 15)

Man City’s issues show no sign of stopping, as Pep Guardiola’s side squandered another advantage in midweek to lose at home against Real Madrid.

The reigning Premier League champions have already tamely dropped away in the race for the title, and they face a fight to achieve Champions League qualification after already losing seven of their 24 matches this season.

Newcastle are also in the race for a top-four finish this term. The Magpies have won three of their last five, but they come into this round chasing a response after defeat in their last league outing against Fulham.

Odds

Wins a Rarity for Newcastle Against City

Man City boast a dominant record against Newcastle, having lost just one of the last 34 Premier League meetings between the sides. Over that period, City have recorded 27 wins. The Magpies have lost their last 15 at the Etihad, and have failed to score in each of the previous five.

Man City vs. Newcastle Key Stats

• Man City have recorded wins in each of their last 15 Premier League home matches against Newcastle.
• City have scored at least once in each of their previous 32 league fixtures against the Magpies.
• Newcastle have recorded wins in their last four away matches in the league; they could win five on the bounce for the first time since October 1994.

Man City Team News

Jack Grealish is likely to be unavailable this weekend after limping off against Real Madrid on Tuesday. Rodri also remains out until the end of the season.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); R. Lewis, R. Dias, M. Akanji, J. Gvardiol, M. Kovacic, K. De Bruyne, O. Marmoush, P. Foden, B. Silva, E. Haaland

Newcastle Team News

Dan Burn is expected to be on the sidelines for a couple of weeks. Joelinton and Harvey Barnes have both been ruled out until March. Anthony Gordon could be back in contention to start.

Possible Lineup

M. Dubravka (GK); K. Trippier, F. Schar, S. Botman, L. Hall, B. Guimaraes, S. Tonali, S. Longstaff, J. Murphy, A. Isak, A. Gordon

Man City vs. Newcastle Prop Picks

Two of the world’s best strikers will be in action at the Etihad this weekend, and both could get their names on the scoresheet. Erling Haaland’s form has remained strong despite City’s form, and he netted twice in the defeat against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Alexander Isak has also been in excellent form throughout 2024-25, with the Swede netting 17 goals in 22 Premier League appearances. Isak has averaged 3.15 shots per 90, and has accumulated an xG of 14.08.

Man City vs. Newcastle Picks

This is a tricky game to call this weekend. It would take a brave bettor to take Man City at an odds-on price given their form this season, while Newcastle have already shown that they are capable of beating the best teams in the league after winning both of their EFL Cup legs against Arsenal.

An entertaining game this weekend could result in the points being shared.