Manchester City — Newcastle Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 21 February 2026
On February 21, 2026, in Matchday 27 of the English Premier League, Manchester City will host Newcastle. The match is set to kick off at 21:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Manchester City
Manchester City come into this match in excellent form. The team are currently on a run of four consecutive victories across all competitions and are unbeaten in their last seven matches overall. Their most recent outing came in the FA Cup, where City defeated Salford 2–0 to progress to the next round, where they will face Newcastle United.
It is also worth noting that City recently eliminated Newcastle from another cup competition, the EFL Carabao Cup, winning 5–1 on aggregate over two legs. In the Premier League, Manchester City have won their last two matches as well, beating Liverpool away from home before cruising past Fulham 3–0.
Taking advantage of recent dropped points by Arsenal, City have moved right back into the title race. They currently trail Arsenal by just five points, with a game in hand. City also boast the most potent attack in the league, having scored 54 goals so far.
At home, Manchester City have the best record in the Premier League: 10 wins, two draws and only one defeat, with an impressive goal difference of 32 scored and just eight conceded. Their current home form is outstanding as well, with six consecutive home victories.
In the UEFA Champions League, City also enjoyed a strong form, finishing eighth overall and qualifying directly for the round of 16. As for head-to-head meetings with Newcastle at home, Manchester City hold a clear advantage, having won 12 consecutive home matches against the Magpies.
Newcastle
Newcastle United also come into this match in good form and with plenty of confidence. In their most recent game, Newcastle were in action in the UEFA Champions League, where they produced an emphatic 6–1 away win over Qarabag, virtually securing their place in the next round of the competition.
Before that, the Magpies played another important fixture in the FA Cup, eliminating Aston Villa from the tournament. In the Premier League, Newcastle also come off a confidence-boosting victory, having beaten Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 in their latest league match.
At the moment, Newcastle sit 10th in the Premier League table and trail the Champions League qualification places by eight points. Their away form over the course of the season has been rather inconsistent, with three wins, four draws and six defeats. However, it is worth noting that Newcastle have looked much more convincing on the road recently, winning their last three away matches in a row.
Looking at the head-to-head record, Newcastle have struggled against Manchester City in recent years. In the last seven meetings between the sides, Newcastle have managed just one victory, with one draw, while Manchester City have emerged victorious in the remaining fixtures.
Probable Lineups
- Manchester City: Donnarumma, Ait Nouri, Guehi, Dias, Nunes, Rodri, Semenyo, O'Reilly, Bernardo, Foden, Cherki
- Newcastle: Pope, Burn, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Tonali, Ramsey, Murphy, Gordon, Barnes, Wissa
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Manchester City have won 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Manchester City have won their last 6 home matches.
- Newcastle have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- In Newcastle’s last 7 matches, both teams scored.
- Manchester City have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
Manchester City — Newcastle Prediction
Both teams come into this match in excellent form, riding solid winning streaks and performing successfully in the UEFA Champions League as well as in domestic cup competitions. In the league, Manchester City continue their push for the title. The team boast the most effective attack in the division and one of the strongest home records in the league. Newcastle United, meanwhile, currently sit in mid-table and are fighting for a place in European competitions. Their away form over the course of the season has been rather inconsistent, although it has improved noticeably in recent matches. When it comes to head-to-head meetings, the advantage clearly lies with Manchester City, particularly in home fixtures, where they have consistently dominated Newcastle in recent years. Taking into account the current form of both teams, City’s outstanding home performances, their strong attacking power and desire to close in on Arsenal, as well as Newcastle’s motivation to avenge recent defeats and finally break their negative run against this opponent, we expect an open and entertaining match. All signs point to a game with plenty of chances and goals, with both teams likely to find the back of the net. Recommended bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.57.
