Newcastle United vs Manchester City. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 19, 2021).

Newcastle are enduring one of their worst seasons in recent years. The team was knocked out of the League Cup in the very first round as they lost to Burnley in a penalty shootout.

In the Premier League, the Magpies recorded only one victory in 17 rounds, and seven of their matches ended in draws. They are currently 19th in the log with 10 points to their name. Newcastle have the worst defense in the league, having conceded 37 goals. In the last two rounds, Eddie Howe's charges lost to Leicester (0:4) and Liverpool (1:3).

Saint-Maximin, Fernandez, Lewis and Dummett have been ruled out of this match.

Manchester City lost in the last round of the Champions League group stage to RB Leipzig (1: 2), but that didn't really matter: by that time, Pep Guardiola's men secured the first line in the group. 

The reigning champions of the Premier League kicked off their season with two consecutive defeats, but made a quick recovery and at the moment they top the standings with 41 points. The Sky-Blues recorded 13 victories and 2 draws, and conceded only 9 goals in 17 rounds - this is the best defensive performance in the league.

In the last two games, Manchester City celebrated success over Wolverhampton (1:0) and absolutely destroyed Leeds United (7:0).

The visitors will be without Walker, Cancelo, Silva, Mendy, Torres, and Delap.