Match preview

Manchester City (1st, 15 pts) host Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) at Etihad Stadium on Saturday 20 February, kick-off 15:00.

Manchester City are in excellent form, having won 5 of their last five league games (scored 13, conceded 5). Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in February 2026, finished Manchester City 2–1 Newcastle United.

Varless AI expects around 2.5 goals for Man City and 1.0 for Newcastle, making Man City 69% to win, the draw 18% and Newcastle 13%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 68%.