Newcastle United vs Manchester City Prediction: Newcastle United host Manchester City at St James’ Park in a highly anticipated Premier League clash on Saturday, 28th September 2024. City, looking to extend their lead at the top, face a Newcastle side eager to bounce back from a recent defeat. Both teams are battling injuries, making this encounter a test of depth and resilience.
NEW vs MCI Match Info
- Date: Saturday, 28th September 2024
- Kick-off time: 5:00 PM (IST Time)
- Location: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Where to Stream: Disney Hotstar+
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Prediction
- ✅ More than 1 goal – Newcastle United to score first
- ✅ Isak to score for Newcastle United
- ✅ E. Haaland to score for Manchester City
- ✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
- ✅ Manchester City to win the match
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Previews
Newcastle United Team Preview
Newcastle United has enjoyed a strong start to their Premier League campaign but will enter this match on the back of a disappointing 3-1 loss against Fulham. Eddie Howe’s side will be eager to get back to winning ways at home, where they’ve often thrived.
Despite the absences of Callum Wilson and key defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, Newcastle’s attack still looks threatening with Alexander Isak, Saint-Maximin, and Bruno Guimarães leading the charge. The Magpies will need to be at their best defensively to keep out City’s potent attack.
Manchester City Team Preview
Manchester City heads into this clash looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table. However, the absence of midfielder Rodri, following his knee injury, has left a gap in City’s lineup.
Guardiola will have to make key tactical adjustments, but the squad is still brimming with quality, especially with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, and Erling Haaland in top form. Despite Rodri’s absence, City’s attacking depth and organized defense make them favorites to secure a vital away win at St James’ Park.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Team News
- Newcastle United:
- Out: Callum Wilson, Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley
- Doubtful: N/A
- Manchester City:
- Out: Rodri (knee injury), Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb
- Doubtful: N/A
NEW vs MCI Last Five Head-to-Head
- Newcastle United: 1 Win
- Manchester City: 3 Wins
- Draw: 1 Draw
Manchester City has dominated this fixture in recent times, winning three of their last five encounters. Newcastle managed a single victory during this span, but the majority of the meetings have seen City comfortably prevail. With both teams possessing attacking talent, this promises to be another thrilling contest.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Possible Lineups
Newcastle United Possible Playing XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Manchester City Possible Playing XI: Ortega; Lewis, Stones, Simpson-Pusey, Wilson-Esbrand; Nunes, Wright; O’Reilly, McAtee, Grealish; Foden
NEW vs MCI Win Probability
- HOME (NEW): 28%
- DRAW: 24%
- AWAY (MCI): 48%
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