Manchester City and Newcastle United face off on Saturday in an English Premier League showdown at Etihad Stadium. 

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Odds

Manchester City is the favorite sitting at -150 while Newcastle United is the underdog sitting at +380. The total sits at 2.5 goals with the over paying out at -140. 

Manchester City Betting Preview

Manchester City opened up their Premier League season against Burnley and they were able to secure the 3-0 victory. Erling Haaland was elite last season, and he got this season off to a flying start scoring in the 4th minute. He also scored in the 36th minute. Rodri also scored in the 75th minute. Manchester City had 66 percent of the possession and eight shots on target. Manchester City was also able to beat Sevilla in the Super Cup Final on Wednesday. Kevin De Bruyne is dealing with a hamstring injury and he’s going to be out for the next three to four months. John Stones and Ruben Dias are also back with the team and they should be good to go in this game. 

Newcastle United Betting Preview

Newcastle United has to have a ton of confidence heading into this game, especially with the way they looked in the first game. Sandro Tonali got the scoring started in the 6th minute. They did give up a goal in the 11th minute, but Alexander Isak quickly responded in the 16th minute. Newcomer Harvey Barnes also got in the party scoring in the 91st minute. Emil Krafth, Joe Willock, and Javier Manquillo are all currently on the sidelines and they aren’t going to be able to go in this game. 

Shane’s Free Pick

I expect Newcastle is going to really be able to push in this game. Newcastle United looked impressive in the first game and they are going to find the success scoring here. I’m not sold on the defense and that might let them down here. Newcastle United might not win, but they will at least pick up a point. Back Newcastle United +0.5.