Newcastle vs Manchester City Prediction and Betting Tips for the Premier League fixture, scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 17:30 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NOW TV from St. James’ Park in Newcastle. This encounter pits two clubs at opposite ends of the form chart, yet both desperate to prove a point. For more detailed analysis and forecasts, explore our Premier League Predictions section on XpertStats.

• Erling Haaland could hit his 100th Premier League goal at St. James’ Park.
• Newcastle have lost back-to-back Premier League matches despite scoring first.
• Manchester City have scored in each of their last 33 league meetings with Newcastle.
• The Magpies average 27.2 fouls per match: expect a fiery battle.

Newcastle arrive in front of their home fans with a mix of frustration and determination. Eddie Howe’s men have slipped to 14th after successive 3-1 defeats to West Ham and Brentford. They’ve scored first in both games yet walked away empty-handed, a statistic that tells its own story. The Magpies average 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, but their defensive lapses late in games have been costly. Howe knows this can’t go on. “We can’t let negativity seep in,” he said earlier this week. St. James’ Park has been their fortress though, with five straight home wins across all competitions. Can they channel that same energy against the champions?

Manchester City, meanwhile, are starting to look ruthless again. Pep Guardiola’s men have won 11 of their last 14 matches in all competitions and come into this one after a dominant 3-0 win over Liverpool. City’s average of 1.4 goals scored and only 0.8 conceded per game speaks volumes about their control. Still, they’ve been a touch shaky away from home, dropping points at Aston Villa and Spurs. Even so, with Haaland chasing his 100th Premier League goal, the momentum is firmly in their corner. He’s scored 14 league goals this season, nearly 67% of City’s total output. Stop Haaland, and you might stop City. Easier said than done.

The stats suggest fireworks. Newcastle’s matches average 2.8 goals and over 19 fouls per game, while City’s matches average 22 fouls. That’s not exactly calm football. Both sides push for intensity, Newcastle pressing high, City dominating possession. This clash is bound to bring tension, corners, and cards. Newcastle win an average of seven corners per game, compared to City’s 3.2, which could give the hosts a small set-piece edge if they can exploit it.

In the context of title races and relegation fears, this match feels like more than just three points. For Guardiola, it’s another chance to close in on Arsenal. For Howe, it’s about pride and proving that the Magpies can still fight toe-to-toe with England’s elite. It’s hard to say how this will end, but one thing’s certain, it won’t be quiet. Expect tackles, passion, and the kind of drama that defines the Premier League Predictions every week on XpertStats.