Manchester City look to gain traction in their drive for a fourth consecutive English Premier League title when they visit St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Saturday. The Citizens (12-4-3) are five points behind Premier League leader Liverpool but have a game in hand. They return to league play after easing past Huddersfield 5-0 in the FA Cup last Sunday. The Magpies (9-2-9) have lost three straight EPL matches but beat Sunderland 3-0 in an FA Cup match last Saturday. City have had the Magpies’ number recently, but the last meeting in Newcastle ended 3-3.
Saturday’s kickoff in Newcastle, England is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. The latest Newcastle vs. Manchester City odds list City as -170 favorites (risk $170 to win $100), while the Magpies are +425 underdogs. A draw is priced at +320, the over/under for total match goals is 2.5, and City are -0.5 (-180) in handicap betting. Before you make any Manchester City vs. Newcastle picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year’s Men’s World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others.
Now, Green has broken down Manchester City vs. Newcastle from every angle and just revealed his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Newcastle vs. Man City:
- Newcastle vs. Man City spread: City -0.5 (-180)
- Newcastle vs. Man City over/under: 2.5 goals
- Newcastle vs. Man City money line: Newcastle +425, City -170, Draw +320
- NEW: Have scored in all 10 home league games (at least twice in five).
- MNC: Have scored at least two goals in 14 of their 19 EPL matches.
- Newcastle vs. Man City picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Manchester City
The Citizens have some injuries, and star striker Erling Haaland is being assessed with a foot injury, but little has slowed down the European champions. They have beaten their past three opponents by a combined 10-1 and are 26-5-1 in the past 32 meetings with the Magpies, with the loss coming in 2019. The hosts are reeling, and a loss Saturday would double their number of losses from last season. City always seem to surge in the second half of seasons, and they’ll be rested and fired up.
Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is working back toward full-time duty after five months off with an injury. The Belgian came off the bench in the 58th minute against Huddersfield and helped the Citizens score three times in those 32 minutes. His return will bring more creativity for a City attack that already leads the EPL with 49 goals. City have shut out Newcastle in four of the past five meetings, scoring 12 goals in those four victories. Six players have at least three goals, led by Haaland (14). See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Newcastle
The Magpies are missing key players, but they should start coming around now that they are out of the Champions League. Their return to European competition brought fatigue and injuries as they finished last in their group. They remain shorthanded but are tough to crack at home, and top scorer Alexander Isak can still come through for them. The 24-year-old has nine league goals and has scored in three straight matches, including a brace in Saturday’s FA Cup victory.
Newcastle are 8-0-2 at St. James’ Park this season, and their seven home goals conceded are fewest in the Premier League. They have scored 29 goals overall, fifth-most in the league, and 23 have come on their turf. The defense has had issues, and top goalkeeper Nick Pope remains out injured, but City are dealing with injuries of their own. Haaland might sit out or not be fully fit, and the hosts can rely on a strong home-field advantage, knowing they can’t afford to drop points. See which team to pick here.
How to make Newcastle vs. Manchester City picks
Green has broken down Manchester City vs. Newcastle from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in two confident best bets, one offering a plus-money payout, and has a full breakdown of this Premier League match. He’s sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Newcastle vs. Manchester City on Saturday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Manchester City vs. Newcastle have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
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