Manchester City head to St James' Park to face Newcastle United following the international break and will be eager to build on last week's 3-0 win over champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side are on an impressive winning run and will be confident of taking three points when they take on the Magpies. However, the beauty of the Premier League is its unpredictability and so nothing is guaranteed for Erling Haaland and Co.
If you are eager to wager on the game, there are a number of strategies you should follow in order to make a smart and informed pick. This article will provide tips and guidance on how to navigate the match and bet from a place of knowledge and authority.
Find the Right Platform
When it comes to wagering on Manchester City against Newcastle and for the rest of the season, it is imperative you take the time to conduct thorough research into finding the right site to bet with. So, just as horse racing enthusiasts would explore horse racing betting exchanges, it is important you check out football betting exchanges and compare and assess a range of platforms in order to find the one that will best suit your needs, style and preferences when it comes to predicting City matches.
By doing a comparison and reading expert review, you will be able to swiftly identify the most popular and trusted sites on the industry. From here, you should also look at how to navigate each site or app and get a strong understanding of what is required to wager with the platform.
Explore Different Markets
When wagering on Manchester City's Premier League encounter with Newcastle, there are a whole range of outcomes to be explored beyond merely predicting the final result. Taking a look at different markets will provide ideas on different outcomes to back. For instance, you may choose to back the first goalscorer at St James' Park or back a player to net anytime.
The smart move would be to wager on City's Erling Haaland or Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade to score. Here's a list of some of the leading candidates to get their name on the scoresheet.
- Erling Haaland (Man City)
- Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)
- Omar Marmoush (Man City)
- Phil Foden (Man City)
- Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)
- Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)
However, you may also decide a player like defender Dan Burn, scorer in last season's League Cup final, is the man to give City nightmares from set-pieces. By assessing all of the ways to score, you will be able to pick out the most dangerous players to consider.
Should you decide to check out clean sheet betting options, be sure to check out Gianluigi Donnarumma's recent form. The stopper has kept three shutouts in his last six games for City and is growing into a real talisman for the side. Of course, before wagering, it's important to note that the goalkeeper has returned from international duty with Italy fit and available.
Listen to Pep Guardiola
To wager on Manchester City, it would prove hugely beneficial to know the starting line-up ahead of kick-off. However, unless you are part of Pep Guardiola's inner circle it's impossible to know and even then, the Spaniard still might not divulge the information. It's fair to say that the City boss would never reveal his eleven to the fans for fear of informing the opposition. That's not to say there are not clues to be gained in the build-up to the Newcastle game.
Ahead of the match on Saturday, November 22, Guardiola will address the press at a pre-match press conference and confirm which players are set to be absent for the trip to Newcastle due to injury or suspension. The coach is expected to share details of Rodri's possible return after the Spaniard missed the win over Liverpool as Guardiola assess when to safely bring him back into the fold.
With this team news information to hand, you can then weigh up how strong or weak City look compared with Newcastle.
Follow Newcastle's Form
When wagering on Manchester City, your focus will of course be on Guardiola's players but taking on Newcastle, it is vital you also look into the Magpies in order to make a sound judgement and educated guess on the scoreline. It's a wise move to focus in on the team's most recent results.
Here are some points around Newcastle which stand out which you may wish to consider:
- The Magpies have not kept a clean sheet in the Premier League since October 5
- Newcastle last failed to score on September 21, drawing 0-0 with Bournemouth
From this detail, some fans may decide to back both teams to score, based on the evidence of Newcastle's play over the last two months.
Take Advantage of Live In-Play Betting
Another tool you should use is live in-play betting as wagering on Newcastle vs Manchester City in real time will allow you to track the game as the action unfolds and bet accordingly. This can give you an edge, particularly if major incidents occur during the game. If Newcastle have a player sent off, for example, you can look at how the dismissal impacts the match before making a decision on which outcome to back.
Overall, it's important to develop strategies when predicting outcomes around Man City matches this season. Learning about the team's players, stats and form will allow you to make an educated pick ahead of the game or while it is being played.
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