Manchester City vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (16 March)

Title holders of this FA Cup, Manchester City are logically considered the favorites to succeed themselves this season. In the previous rounds, the Skyblues got the better of Huddersfield 5-0, Tottenham 0-1 and Luton Town 2-6. They are also present in other competitions. 3rd in the Premier League with 1 point behind the leader, the Cityzens are in the race to win a 4th English championship title in a row. Unbeaten in the last 13 days, 10 wins and 3 draws, they remain sharing the points acquired at Liverpool last weekend 1-1. Winner of the Club World Cup earlier in the season, Manchester City are also qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after dismissing Copenhagen 6-2 at the end of the two-legged matches.

rise to this level of the competition, Newcastle did not have the pleasure of playing at home but that did not prevent them from defeating Sunderland 0-3, Fulham 0-2 and Blackburn 1-1, qualification continued on penalties. The Magpies, however, do not meet expectations in the Premier League where they only occupy 10th place in the standings. Qualification for a European Cup will therefore be difficult to obtain. The residents of Saint James Park have won only once in the last 4 days, for 1 draw and 2 defeats. After easily dominating Wolverhampton, Newcastle lost to Chelsea last Monday 3-2.

For this meeting, Manchester City will be without their starting goalkeeper Ederson, who was injured against Liverpool last weekend, and playmaker De Bruyne, but now replacement winger Grealish should return to the group. It is difficult to know if Pep Guardiola will make a turnover this weekend. The Norwegian Haaland is the current top scorer in the championship with 18 goals. Less on his legs lately, he is not always very influential in the game but remains very effective. Midfield executives Rodri and Bernardo Silva are available. Newcastle must deal with the withdrawals of number 1 goalkeeper Pope, starting full-back Trippier, important midfielder Joelinton, winger Barnes and striker Wilson (7 goals in PL).

In addition, midfielder Tonali is still suspended while starters Burn and Gordon are doubtful. The last two cities should still be able to apply. In the offensive sector, executives Gordon (9 goals and 5 assists in PL), if he is available, and Isak (11 goals in PL) could take their place. Courted by the biggest clubs, former Lyonnais Bruno Guimaraes plays a predominant role with the Magpies.