Manchester City will be hosting Newcastle on Sunday in a game where they need to win to keep their first position in the league table. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our Premier League odds series, which includes our Man City-Newcastle prediction and pick we have laid out below.
Manchester City will be coming into this game in serious mental trouble after what happened mid-week. With everything in their hands, Manchester City let in two goals in the 90th and 91st minute against Real Madrid to see their hopes to win the Champions League crushed. Now, they need to regroup and win this game and continue the fight for the Premier League title. Newcastle really do not have anything to play for at this moment. With their position in the Premier League almost secured, the Magpies will just play out the last three games for the sake of playing them.
Courtesy of FanDuel, here are the Man City-Newcastle Premier League odds:
Premier League Odds: Man City-Newcastle Odds
Man City: (-700)
Newcastle: (+1600)
Draw: (+700)
Over: 2.5 (-220)
Under: 2.5 (+176)
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Why Man City Could Win This Match
Manchester City needs to show their fans why they are still one of the best teams in the world. As mentioned above, they were left heartbroken by a quick Rodrygo double at the Santiago Bernabeu, which means that the Citizens are left without the Champions League trophy again. For a team that has been dreaming about this trophy, it must be a harrowing experience, but the Premier League title is theirs if they win their remaining four games.
Despite the heartbreak and the massive mental toll it likely had on the squad, Manchester City should be clear in this game. They will be at full strength, playing against a team that is in form but still has nothing to play for. Additionally, the Citizens' only chance to win a title this season and possibly deny Liverpool a quadruple is to keep winning in the EPL, so they should be ahead in this matchup versus Newcastle.
Last, but certainly not least, Manchester City has a much better squad. With Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus, and Kevin de Bruyne all in form and firing on all cylinders, this should be a clear win for City. Of course, it will be a tough game for all the circumstances that surround it, but the Citizens know what they are fighting for and they surely will not let it slip.
Why Newcastle Could Win This Match
Newcastle has an opportunity of a lifetime to get one over the best team in England. The Magpies have secured everything they wanted this season, which is their Premier League life, but due to the mentality of underdogs that surrounds this club, they could be looking to attack a wounded animal in Man City. They definitely have the best chance to do it now, when City are seriously reeling.
It is entirely true that, basically, Newcastle are not playing for anything, but that can give them a chance to enter this match with a relaxed mentality and approach. They are really playing out the rest of the season with the house's money, so going out and attacking this team that might have not recovered yet would be a massive story for the confidence of an up-and-coming Newcastle squad that is likely going to make noise next season.
Additionally, their form in the second half of the season is a massive reason why Newcastle could win this match. Since the calendar turned to 2022, Newcastle has lost only four games, and three out of the four came against teams fighting for European football or for the title. In that span, they won 10 of their overall 11 wins on the season, so they are entering this match with a ton of confidence as well. With a young team that could do with a late-season win over championship favorites, Newcastle could be on the hunt for Manchester City come Sunday.
Final Man City-Newcastle Prediction & Pick
As little as a few days ago, this would have been the easiest prediction in the world. Now, after their collapse against Real Madrid, Man City are incredibly difficult to predict. Still, due to the squad knowing that the Premier League title is everything they are fighting for this season, it should be a win. Our final Man City-Newcastle prediction is a Man City win in their Etihad Stadium.
Final Man City-Newcastle Pick: Man City (-700)
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