Round 27 - Premier League
Manchester City VS Newcastle United
Etihad Stadium
21 February, 2026
Overview:
Manchester City, second in the Premier League with 53 points from 26 matches, host mid-table Newcastle United (10th, 36 points) at the Etihad Stadium in round 27. City dominate H2H, unbeaten at home against Newcastle for over a decade, pursuing the title while Newcastle fight for European spots amid defensive issues.
Recent H2H results: Man City 3-1 Newcastle (League Cup semi-final)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 3-1 in favor of Manchester City.
City will control possession and tempo through midfield dominance, exploiting Newcastle's depleted engine room. Newcastle may counter but struggle against City's high press and home clean sheet record.
City's unbeaten home H2H streak (12+ wins), superior form, and Newcastle's absences heavily favor the hosts. Magpies' defense concedes too much away, limiting upset chances.
Last Update: 20-02-2026
Stats:
| Manchester City | Newcastle United |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 2.08 | 1.42 |
| Win Probability | |
| 78.5 | 7.3 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 18 | 7 | 3 | 61 |
| 2 | Man City | 17 | 5 | 5 | 56 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 15 | 6 | 6 | 51 |
| 4 | Man United | 13 | 9 | 5 | 48 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 12 | 9 | 6 | 45 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 13 | 6 | 8 | 45 |
| 7 | Brentford | 12 | 4 | 11 | 40 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 9 | 11 | 7 | 38 |
| 9 | Everton | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37 |
| 10 | Fulham | 11 | 4 | 12 | 37 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 10 | 6 | 11 | 36 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 9 | 9 | 9 | 36 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 8 | 10 | 35 |
| 14 | Brighton Hove | 8 | 10 | 9 | 34 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 7 | 10 | 10 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | 8 | 12 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham | 7 | 6 | 14 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 7 | 16 | 19 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 7 | 20 | 10 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 27 | 22 | 7 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 27 | 17 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 26 | 13 | 4 |
| J. Pedro | CHE | BRA | 27 | 11 | 4 |