Newcastle United vs Manchester City 13.01.2024 Prediction: Premier League

Match Overview

Newcastle United take on Manchester City in a match in the Premier League at St. James' Park in Newcastle on 13 January. The visiting side, who have dominated teams across the Premier League all season, will want to come here and initiate proceedings. However, coming and playing at St. James' Park is not going to be easy, and pose a lot of challenges to City. 

Key Highlights 

Ranked 5th in goals scored per match (2 goals), Newcastle United have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (7). Ranked 3rd at home this season, Newcastle have proven to be a force to reckon with at St James' Park. Manchester City have to play with immense concentration to make sure that they break into the Newcastle defensive lineup.

Injury Report

Newcastle United will have to make do without the services of Nick Pope, Matt Targett and Joe Willock among others for this game. Zack Steffen, John Stones and Erling Haaland will not be available for selection in this game for Manchester City.

Prediction

Ranked 1st in goals scored per match (2.4 goals), Manchester City have been the team to beat this season. They are also ranked 1st away from home this season. Erling Haaland is the competition's top scorer (14). Neither Newcastle United nor Manchester City appear to be the overwhelming favourites to win this game. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game.