After settling for runner-up status last season, Manchester City has been crowned champion of the Premier League for the third time in four years. The Cityzens' success in 2020-21 can be attributed in part to a 15-game winning streak from Dec. 19-March 2. One of the first victories during the run came against Newcastle, which will attempt to exact revenge when it hosts Manchester City on Friday. The Cityzens, whose winning stretch was part of a 19-game unbeaten streak in league play (17 wins, two draws), posted a 2-0 home triumph over the Magpies on Dec. 26.
Kickoff from St. James' Park is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. The latest Manchester City vs. Newcastle odds from William Hill Sportsbook list Manchester City as the 1.5-goal and -360 money-line favorite (risk $360 to win $100), while the over-under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before finalizing any Newcastle vs. Manchester City picks, check out the English Premier League predictions from SportsLine's Martin Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. In fact, Green has generated $19,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.
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Now, Green has set his sights on Manchester City vs. Newcastle and revealed his best bets. You can only see them over at SportsLine.
- Manchester City vs. Newcastle spread: Manchester City -1.5 (-130)
- Manchester City vs. Newcastle over-under: 3.5 goals
- Manchester City vs. Newcastle money line: Manchester City -360, Newcastle +1100, Draw +450
- MCY: The Cityzens have won five of the last 10 Premier League championships
- NEW: The Magpies have lost just one of their last six matches (three wins, two draws)
Top predictions for Manchester City vs. Newcastle
Green is leaning under the goal total in Friday's matchup between Manchester City and Newcastle. Ilkay Gundogan has netted a team-high 12 tallies during Premier League play but has converted in only one of his last eight contests. Gundogan and Ferran Torres produced goals in the victory over Newcastle in December, but the latter has scored in only two of his 11 league matches since. Gabriel Jesus followed a five-game drought in February with a stretch during which he recorded four tallies in as many contests but is struggling again as he's gone four games without scoring.
Newcastle has averaged just 1.14 goals per match this season, which doesn't bode well for its chances against Manchester City. The Cityzens have allowed a league-low 26 tallies in 2020-21, giving up more than two only once in 35 games. Manchester City has posted 18 clean sheets and held its opponents to one goal on 11 other occasions, which has helped Green in his decision to lean toward the under on Friday.
How to make EPL picks for Newcastle vs. Manchester City
Green has also locked in two other best bets, including a strong play on one side of the Manchester City vs. Newcastle money line. He's only sharing his best bets here.
So who wins Manchester City vs. Newcastle? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the top picks for Newcastle vs. Manchester City, all from the European soccer expert who has generated $19,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.
