Manchester City vs Newcastle United: Analysis and Prediction of the Premier League match

The upcoming clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United, scheduled for August 19, 2023, at 9:00 PM (CEST) at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, promises excitement and spectacle. Both teams secured three points on the opening day of the championship with impressive performances. Considering the most recent direct clashes, an entertaining match filled with goals can be expected.

Let's take a look at the most interesting statistics of the two teams:

Manchester City:
- On the first day of the Premier League, they defeated Burnley with a score of 0-3.
- They haven't lost in the last 20 home matches.
- Moreover, they've scored at least one goal in their last 12 home matches in the Premier League and have won their last 10 home matches in the league.
- The team has scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League, and in 11 of the last 13 home matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored.

Newcastle United:
- On the first day of the Premier League, they defeated Aston Villa with a score of 5-1.
- They've conceded at least one goal in their last 10 away matches.
- However, they haven't lost in 14 of their last 16 away matches in the Premier League.
- Additionally, in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Premier League, more than 2.5 goals have been scored, and both teams scored in 6 of their last 7 away matches.

Head-to-Head:
In the last direct encounter on March 4, 2023, Manchester City defeated Newcastle United at home with a score of 2-0. In their last 5 direct clashes, Manchester City has won 4 times, while Newcastle United hasn't managed to win and there has been only 1 draw.
Manchester City has an average of 3.6 goals scored per match in these direct clashes, while Newcastle United has an average of 1.2 goals scored per match.

Probable Lineups:

Manchester City
Ederson; Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Rodri, Kovacic; Silva, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland

Newcastle United
Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Barnes



According to BetMines' predictions, both Manchester City and Newcastle United are expected to score at least one goal, and the final result will be "Over 2.5".