Introduction to the Big Match
We’re all set for what should be an entertaining game on Saturday evening. Wannabe Man City host actual Man City in the battle of two oil state-fueled heavyweights, though the former could theoretically find themselves in the Premier League’s bottom three by the time this one kicks off.
Background and Recent Performance
Of course, we don’t expect Newcastle to finish up anywhere near the danger zone, but with the Geordies beating City just once in a home league match since ADUG’s takeover of the Citizens in 2008, it could get worse before it gets better. Newcastle are having a weird season. They can barely buy a goal on the road yet have won their last five home matches in all competitions with only one goal conceded.
Match Predictions and Tips
Will it be another Erling Haaland show? Will Anthony Gordon be hounded by more Claire Balding lookalike memes? Some things are nailed on and PP tipster Andrew Beasley is also inevitable. Here he runs the rule over Saturday’s teatime showpiece and all the rich drama it promises, with several tips for this Newcastle v Man City Bet Builder.
Newcastle v Man City Bet Builder
- Draw
- Both teams to score? Yes
- Erling Haaland to score anytime
- Under 10.5 Corners
- Over 4.5 Cards
An acca with these bets pays at approximately 23/1 with Paddy Power.
Breakdown of the Bets
Draw
Is the title race back on? Manchester City chipped two off Arsenal’s six point lead in the last round of fixtures. As City travel to Newcastle the day before the latest north London derby, the pressure could be on Arsenal when they host the best away team in the 2025/26 Premier League. Despite this fortress-like record in front of their adoring fans, Eddie Howe’s side are the underdogs in the betting. If you predict the match using expected goal data alone, the Magpies should be very slight favourites to win.
Both Teams to Score
Another reason to opt for a stalemate is that 1-1 is the favourite in the Correct Score market at the time of writing. City have conceded four goals in their five away games this season, while the Magpies’ only home clean sheets in the league came against the bottom two teams at the start of the day. A bet on both teams scoring paid out in six of the previous seven league meetings of these clubs in Newcastle.
Erling Haaland to Score Anytime
You’ll be assuming Erling Haaland is the choice for a goal scorer bet, and you’ll be right. If there’s one word of caution, it’s that he’s only scored once against Newcastle in the Premier League. Aston Villa are the only side Haaland has faced five times in the competition without netting more than once. Indeed, he drew a blank when City lost at Villa Park in their previous away game.
Under 10.5 Corners
Six of the last seven league meetings of these teams saw the corner count hit double figures. The exception? Three at the Etihad in August 2024. If it won’t go that low here, the form of the teams suggests there could be fewer than usual for a clash between these teams at Newcastle. Just five of the Magpie’s 11 league games have featured at least 10 corners.
Over 4.5 Cards
There have generally been a lot of cards in this head-to-head. At least six in four of the last six meetings, in fact. Our referee should ensure we get close to that mark once again. Sam Barrott leads the Premier League for yellow cards per game this season, flashing a whopping 5.3 on average.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the upcoming match between Newcastle and Manchester City promises to be an exciting encounter, with several factors contributing to its unpredictability. With tips including a draw, both teams to score, Erling Haaland to score anytime, under 10.5 corners, and over 4.5 cards, there’s a potential acca that pays at approximately 23/1 with Paddy Power. Considering the recent performance of both teams and the historical context of their matches, these bets seem like reasonable predictions for the outcome of the game.
