Premier League 2026/27
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Prediction
Predicted score, odds & match preview
Newcastle
36% win probability
Predicted score
0 : 1
HT 0-0
Man City
38% win probability
- Sat, 26 Dec 2026
- 20:00 UK01:30 IST, next day
- St James' Park, Newcastle
- Sky SportsUK broadcast
Quick answer
Quick answer
Our prediction for Newcastle United vs Manchester City: Newcastle 36%, draw 26%, Man City 38%. Our predicted score is 0-1, and the model expects about 2.8 goals in total. It kicks off Sat, 26 Dec 2026, 20:00 UK (01:30 IST, next day) at St James' Park.
- Favourite
- Man City (38%)
- Predicted score
- 0-1
- Both teams score
- 56%
- Over 2.5 goals
- 52%
Match prediction
Newcastle vs Man City: who will win?
Powerplay247's goals model makes Manchester City favourites at 38%, with the draw at 26%. Team news and the live price matter as much as the model, so treat it as a lean.
Predicted winner
Man City
38% · predicted 0-1
Draw no bet: Man City 52%
Newcastle win
36%
Man City win
38%
Draw
26%
Handicap line
Newcastle +0.5
Goals and totals
Newcastle vs Man City goals prediction: BTTS and over 2.5
Expected goals: Newcastle 1.35, Man City 1.40. Every figure below comes from the same model, so they all agree with the predicted score.
- Newcastle expected goals
- 1.35
- Man City expected goals
- 1.40
- Both teams to score
- 56%
- Over 2.5 goals
- 52%
- Under 3.5 goals
- 70%
- Likeliest exact score
- 1-1 (12%)
- Half-time score
- 0-0
- Total corners
- 10-13
- Total cards
- 3.5-4.5
Team preview
Newcastle United vs Manchester City: team preview
How each side is likely to approach the game. Confirmed line-ups are released about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Newcastle United
St James' Park, Newcastle
Newcastle United are a strong top-half side. Their games at St James' Park usually turn on midfield control and how well they defend transitions.
Away
Manchester City
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Manchester City are among the title contenders. Expect them to control possession away at St James' Park and push Newcastle back, so their chance count, and the corners market, tends to run high.
Markets
Best betting markets for Newcastle vs Man City
Match result (1X2)
Newcastle 36% · Draw 26% · Man City 38%.
Correct score
The single most likely exact score is 1-1 (12%), and our predicted score is 0-1. Correct-score prices pay well because even the top score rarely happens.
Both teams to score
Yes at 56%. It is a useful hedge when you back a favourite that might concede.
Total goals
Over 2.5 at 52%, under 3.5 at 70%, from expected goals of 1.35 and 1.40.
Draw no bet
Man City at 52% on the two-way split; your stake comes back if it ends level.
Handicap
Newcastle +0.5 is the handicap line that best matches the model's gap between the sides.
Betting notes
How to bet on Newcastle vs Man City
Four angles to weigh before you place a bet on this fixture.
- 01
Wait for the confirmed line-ups, usually out an hour before kick-off. A missing striker or first-choice keeper can move the goals lines more than the 1X2 price.
- 02
The corners range is 10-13. The favourite tends to win most of them while the underdog sits deep, so team corners can beat the match total.
- 03
The model leans towards goals: over 2.5 at 52% and both teams to score at 56%. Goals markets look sharper than the result here.
- 04
Powerplay247 is an exchange: you can back or lay every market on Newcastle vs Man City and trade out in-play, for example after an early goal, instead of waiting for full time.
Match card
Newcastle vs Man City match details
- Competition
- Premier League 2026/27
- Date
- Sat, 26 Dec 2026
- Kick-off (UK)
- 20:00
- Kick-off (India)
- 01:30 IST, next day
- Stadium
- St James' Park, Newcastle
- UK TV
- Sky Sports
Match preview
Newcastle United host Manchester City at St James' Park, Newcastle, in the Premier League 2026/27. Our goals model gives Newcastle an expected 1.35 goals and Man City 1.40, which works out to Newcastle 36%, draw 26% and Man City 38%. The most likely half-time score is 0-0 and the predicted full-time score is 0-1. Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, and team news is the biggest single mover of the price on Powerplay247.
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Newcastle vs Man City: who will win?
Powerplay247's model makes it Newcastle 36%, draw 26%, Man City 38%, so Manchester City are favourites. It is based on team strength and home advantage, not a guarantee, so check the live price and the confirmed line-ups before you bet.
What is the predicted score for Newcastle United vs Manchester City?
Our predicted full-time score is 0-1, and the most likely half-time score is 0-0. The model expects 1.35 goals from Newcastle and 1.40 from Man City.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Manchester City?
It kicks off on Sat, 26 Dec 2026 at 20:00 UK time (01:30 IST, next day in India) at St James' Park in Newcastle. It is live on Sky Sports in the UK. Premier League fixtures can be moved for TV or cup games, so check the date closer to kick-off.
Will both teams score in Newcastle vs Man City?
The model puts both teams to score at 56%. That leans yes, and over 2.5 goals sits at 52%.
Is Newcastle United vs Manchester City a derby?
No. It is a regular league fixture between clubs from Newcastle and Manchester.
Which markets are open for Newcastle vs Man City?
Match result, draw no bet, handicap, correct score, both teams to score, total goals, corners and cards, before kick-off and in-play on Powerplay247.
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