Newcastle vs. Manchester City: preview and betting tips

Newcastle have started their new era very well, but on Sunday they face Manchester City in the third round, a team they have not had good memories of recently. In fact, in the last six games they have mostly walked off the pitch after a complete demolition. Will Eddie Howe be able to reverse this fact of recent years?

Newcastle managed to beat Nottingham 2-0 at the start of the season, followed by a goalless draw with Brighton. However, in both games he gave a very good performance. In particular, the defensive line led by Fabian Schär, who is one of the best-rated players in the Premier League after two rounds, performed well.

Coach Howe has to wash his hands for the arrival of Bruno Guimarães, who cost Newcastle 42 million euros. The 24-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder shone especially in the first game and thanks to his merit The Magpies still have zero on their account.

However, the same goes for Manchester City, together with Newcastle they are the only teams that have not scored a single goal so far. But coach Pep Guardiola’s team has scored six.

Nick Pope will be knocking Saturday night mainly because of the pair of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. This duo shines right from the start, what about when they really get used to each other? But of course, Manchester City are so much more than those two.

As mentioned, the Citizens have beaten Newcastle in their last 6 games, with The Magpies only managing to score in one of them. The last two games then ended 0:5 and 0:4. Personally, I wouldn’t expect that now, but I would expect goals to fall.

An interesting tip then would be to bet on Manchester City to win both halves, which by the way has happened in 6 of the last 8 Premier League games and in 5 of the last 6 mutual games.

Pep Guardiola and his charges don’t beat around the bush and have a habit of pouncing on opponents right from the start. Then when you have Haaland on the tip, who is complemented by excellent technicians, you can be sure that it won’t take long before they get in front of your goal.

Sunday’s game will be a great demonstration of where Newcastle really are. So far they have done great especially towards the back, whether we will say that after this game remains to be seen.

Source: Premier League, Whoscored