Man City vs Newcastle: Premier League Match Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Manchester City take on Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. City remain outsiders in the title race but cannot afford any slip-ups, while Newcastle are battling for a European place after a mixed run of form.

Fixture: Man City vs Newcastle

Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025

Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

• 1-5 vs Arsenal (A)
• 1-0 vs Wolves (A)
• 2-2 vs Brentford (A)
• 6-0 vs Ipswich (H)
• 4-1 vs West Ham (H)

City will be looking to recover from their last league outing, where Arsenal put five past them. Before the mauling in North London, Pep Guardiola’s team was unbeaten in six Premier League games.

• 1-2 vs Fulham (H)
• 3-1 vs Southampton (A)
• 1-4 vs Bournemouth (A)
• 3-0 vs Wolves (H)
• 2-1 vs Spurs (A)

Newcastle’s form has been inconsistent, mixing impressive wins with damaging defeats. They will need a near-perfect display to take anything from this game.

• Rodri (Knee Injury) – Out
• Manuel Akanji (Muscle Injury) Out
• Jeremy Doku – (Muscle Injury) Out
• Oscar Bobb (Fitness Issue) – Unavailable

City have concerns in midfield and defence, with Rodri's absence particularly significant given their struggles without him in the past.

• Jamaal Lascelles (ACL Injury) – Out for the season
• Callum Wilson (Hamstring Injury) – Out
• Harvey Barnes (Thigh Injury) – Out
• Sven Botman (Knee Injury) – Doubtful

Newcastle are without key players, including their captain and one of their main strikers, which limits their attacking options.

• Goalkeeper: Stefan Ortega
• Defenders: Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol
• Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne
• Forwards: Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush

City are expected to dominate possession and use the width provided by Foden and Marmoush.

• Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka
• Defenders: Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali
• Forwards: Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon

Alexander Isak will be leading the line for Newcastle up against Man City's shaky defence, eyeing up a serious goal haul as he looks to win the Premier League Golden Boot.

• Strengths: Dominant possession, quick passing, set-piece threat
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable without Rodri, counter-attacks can be dangerous

City will look to overwhelm Newcastle’s midfield and use Foden and Marmoush to stretch the defence.

• Strengths: Counter-attacking pace, set-piece threat
• Weaknesses: Defence under pressure, injuries to key players

Newcastle will try to hit City on the break, with Isak’s movement crucial to their chances.

• Erling Haaland vs Fabian Schär - If Schär struggles to contain Haaland’s physicality and movement, it could be a long afternoon for Newcastle.
• Kevin De Bruyne vs Bruno Guimarães - De Bruyne’s creativity against Guimarães’ defensive work will be a key battle in the middle of the park.
  

City will dominate the ball and look to break down a Newcastle side likely to sit deep. The Magpies will rely on counter-attacks but may struggle to hold off City’s relentless attacking play.

Man City 3-1 Newcastle

City’s attacking quality should be too much for Newcastle’s depleted side, though the visitors could nick a goal.

Erling Haaland has scored in each of his last three appearances against Newcastle, averaging a goal every 70 minutes.

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