Date of Tips: 19/11/2025
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Newcastle United FC
v Manchester City FC 
St James' Park
Premier League Matchday 12 
22-11-2025 17:30
Newcastle Form
Man City Form
Date: 22/11/2025
Kick-off: 5:30pm
Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
So, we’ve got a big one on our hands this weekend as Newcastle host Manchester City at St James’ Park, and it genuinely feels like one of those matches where anything could swing the momentum early. With both sides showing very different versions of themselves this season, this Newcastle United vs Manchester City prediction already has plenty to unpack before a ball is even kicked.
Newcastle are fighting to rediscover their Premier League rhythm, while City arrive looking like the sharper and more confident outfit. And with both teams scoring regularly in recent weeks, you might be expecting another entertaining one.
Eddie Howe doesn’t have fresh injury news in the provided lineups, but what stands out straight away is that Newcastle still lean heavily on their established core. Nick Pope anchors the team, with Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman and Dan Burn forming the defensive line. There’s no hint of defensive reinforcements or changes beyond the existing squad listed.
In midfield, Bruno Guimarães continues as captain, supported by Sandro Tonali and Joelinton. Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy offer width, while Niclas Woltemade leads the line. You can see why Newcastle keep scoring; there’s creativity across the pitch. The issue, though, is clear from their results: they’ve conceded three goals in back-to-back league defeats. They’re dangerous, but vulnerable.
As for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, their lineup shows no surprises in terms of their usual control-heavy setup. Gianluigi Donnarumma starts in goal behind Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol. Bernardo Silva captains the side in midfield, working alongside Matheus Nunes, N O’Reilly, and Nicolas Gonzalez Iglesias. Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku support Erling Haaland, who is obviously the focal point.
City don’t list any injury concerns here either, and knowing how Guardiola works, he’ll see no reason to change a team that has scored at least three goals in each of their last four matches.
Newcastle United (expected XI)
Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes.
Manchester City (expected XI)
Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Bernardo Silva, Gonzalez Iglesias; Foden, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.
Here’s the straight football logic:
But nothing here is guaranteed. City concede chances, and Newcastle’s home crowd does lift them.
Newcastle’s Premier League form has dipped, and conceding three goals in each of their last two league defeats spells trouble when facing a City side scoring freely. But Newcastle aren’t toothless. They always seem to find a goal, especially at St James’ Park.
City, though, arrive looking like a team in rhythm. Seven wins from their last eight matches, plus a strong head-to-head record, suggests they’ll find the moments needed to control this game.
Here’s what I think: Newcastle will compete, they’ll press, they’ll create a few chances… but City’s firepower is simply too sharp right now.
Match Prediction: Man City to win. Bet with bet365.
A competitive game, but City’s attacking quality should be the difference.
Correct Score Prediction: Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City
Correct Score Prediction: Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City. Bet with bet365.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
A simple, realistic builder:
This fits the flow of the matchup.
Bet Builder Tip: Manchester City to win, both teams to score, and Erling Haaland to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Based on current form and the data provided, Manchester City look more likely to take the three points.
Yes — the stats strongly suggest goals at both ends.
Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City.
For City, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. For Newcastle, Bruno Guimarães and Jacob Murphy could be key.
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