LiontipsManchester City vs Newcastle United. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
Manchester Citywon their Champions League group and confidently knocked Sporting CP and Atletico Madrid out of the competition in the first two rounds of the playoffs. In the semifinal match, the Sky-Blues faced Real Madrid. After a 4:3 home victory in the first leg, the City team lost focus and suffered a 1:3 defeat in Madrid on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola's men lead the Premier League standings with 83 points from 34 games. The defending champions have recorded 26 victories and five draws and conceded only 21 goals this season - this is the best defensive record in the league. In the last two games, Man City beat Watford (5:1) and Leeds (4:0).
Walker, Stones, and Mendy are unavailable for the hosts.
Newcastle United had a terrible first half of the season, but the team looked much better after the winter break. The Magpies bowed out of both cups early. In the League Cup, they were defeated by Burnley, and then they lost in the FA Cup to Cambridge United.
Eddie Howe's team is currently in 13th place in the table with 43 points from 11 victories and 10 draws. Newcastle conceded 56 goals, which is one of the worst defensive records in the league. After a series of victories, Newcastle lost to Liverpool (0:1) in the last game.
The visitors will be without Fraser, Hayden, Wilson, Trippier, and Lewis.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 4 games of the visitors, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of Man City's last 4 matches.
СтавкаCorrect score 4:1
The hosts won the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 games of the hosts.
Tip and bets
The hosts have no room for error - Liverpool are just one point behind them. However, Newcastle shouldn't become a problem for Guardiola's side - the Sky-Blues haven't lost to the Magpies in several years.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-2) to Manchester City
The hosts will be looking for redemption after the mid-week defeat in Madrid. Now that Man City are out of the Champions League, they will strive to win the Premier League title, so they will go all out today.
Second bet — Manchester City to win by 3 goals
