Newcastle vs Manchester City Betting Tips

Newcastle takes on the newly crowned premier league champions Manchester City in the English Premier League on 15 March 2021 at 00:30 IST. Newcastle dominated against a strong Leicester City team and defeated them by a scoreline of 2-4 in their last match. Manchester City lost to Chelsea by a scoreline of 1-2, thanks to a late goal from Marcos Alonso. Manchester City will look to celebrate their title victory with a win over Newcastle. 

Newcastle Form & Team News

Newcastle has had a mixed season so far. After a slow start to the tournament, they have gained good momentum and have managed to avoid relegation this season. After 35 matches they’re placed sixteenth in the premier league table with 39 points. Newcastle has failed to perform well at home in this season of the premier league and has managed to win only five out of their 17 home games. But they have performed well lately and have lost only one out of their last five matches in the premier league. 

Going into this match, Newcastle has a huge injury concern. They will miss the services of Callum Wilson, Karl Darlow, Jamaal Lascelles, Ryan Fraser, and Isaac Hayden who are all out injured. Fabian Schär received a red card in the game against Arsenal and is set to miss this match. Joe Willock has been in great goalscoring form and has scored five goals in the league. Newcastle will miss Callum Wilson who has been their top scorer this season. Steve Bruce is expected to start with a similar eleven that played against Leicester City. Matt Ritchie, Jonjo Shelvey, Saint-Maximin, Martin Dúbravka, and Jacob Murphy are all expected to start. 

Manchester City Form & Team News

Manchester City was crowned the champion of England after Leicester City defeated Manchester United. After 35 matches they’re at the top of the premier league table with 80 points. Manchester City has 25 wins, five draws, and only five defeats this season. They have an exceptional away record this season. They have lost only one out they’re 17 away games in the premier league and have managed to collect 42 points on the road. Manchester City is in top form going into this match and will look to collect all three points. 

Manchester City will miss its key man Kevin De Bruyne who is out injured. Now that the premier league title is secured, Pep Guardiola might rest a few of his key players considering upcoming fixtures and the all-important UEFA Champions League final. Raheem Sterling and İlkay Gündoğan have scored 22 goals between them in the premier league and will have a key role to play in this contest. Gabriel Jesus, Sergio Agüero, Nathan Aké, and João Cancelo could start against Newcastle with Ederson Moraes as the goalkeeper. 

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Manchester City is the favorite to win the match. They are placed at 1.30 odds, while Newcastle is placed at 11.00 and the draw is at 5.80.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

The champions Manchester City are the clear favorite going into this contest. They have dominated their oppositions on the road this season. They have managed to win all of their last five away games. Newcastle has been poor at home and has won only one of its last five matches. In the last three fixtures between these two sides, Man City has won all three.  Considering the current form, Man City are most likely to win the match.  

Tip 1: Total Goals by Manchester City – Over 2.5

Manchester City has scored 72 goals and has averaged 2.1 goals per match in the premier league. But in the last three matches against Newcastle, Manchester City has scored nine goals and has averaged 3.0 goals per match. The goal-scoring form for Manchester City has been exceptional on the road. They have scored 34 goals in 17 away matches, averaging 2.0 goals per match. Manchester City has performed well as a team and has scored some good team goals. Newcastle has had a tough time defending this season and has managed to keep only five clean sheets in 35 matches. Considering top strikers in the City squad, over 2.5 goals are expected in the match for Manchester City and 2.12 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Tip 2: Manchester City to Win

Manchester City has been the best team in the premier league this season and has won the much deserving premier league title. They have now won 11 away games in a row and will look to add to the tally by winning against Newcastle. The last time these two sides faced each other, Man City defeated Newcastle by a scoreline of 2-0 with İlkay Gündoğan and Ferran Torres scoring the goals. Going into this match, Newcastle is sixteenth on the points table and trails Man City by 41 points. With Gündoğan, Foden, Mahrez, and Dias in top form, Manchester City is expected to win this match and, 1.30 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Conclusion

Newcastle is high on confidence after having positive results in their recent matches. But they’re up against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City who have played some sublime football this season. Thus, considering the quality players on their side and exceptional performance on the road this season, Manchester City is the favorite to win this contest. Summarizing a couple of bets mentioned above

1. Total Goals by Manchester City – Over 2.5 @ 2.12
2. Manchester City to Win @ 1.30

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