Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester City

Current streaks

Recent form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with their latest defeat to Fulham breaking a four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Despite the loss, they have maintained a respectable 6th position in the league table with 10 points from 5 games. The team's goal-scoring ability has been consistent, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while their defense has been fairly solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of their recent matches, indicating exciting, competitive games. The total goals average of 2.5 per game, with an even split between under and over 2.5 goals, suggests a balance between defensive stability and attacking prowess. While there are no particularly high-scoring games in this stretch, the 3-1 loss to Fulham stands out as the highest-scoring match in their recent fixtures.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form shows a strong and consistent performance, with the team currently leading the Premier League table with 13 points from 5 games. Their last 6 matches across all competitions have resulted in 4 wins and 2 draws, indicating an unbeaten run. The team has been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 13 times in these 6 games, averaging 2.17 goals per match. Notably, 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting high-scoring affairs are common. The 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. While City's attack has been impressive, their defense has also been solid, conceding only 6 goals in 6 games. However, they've managed just one clean sheet, with both teams scoring in 83% of the matches, indicating some room for defensive improvement.

Recent home/away form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent home form has been impressive, with the team currently on a four-game winning streak at St. James' Park. This run includes two Premier League victories, two friendly wins, and notably, a high-scoring 4-0 triumph over Girona. The Magpies have been solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six home matches and conceding only 0.5 goals per game on average. While their goal-scoring rate of 1.67 goals per game is respectable, the majority of their recent home fixtures (67%) have seen under 2.5 total goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring contests. Despite this, Newcastle's overall goal difference of +7 in these six games highlights their effectiveness at both ends of the pitch in front of their home supporters.

Manchester City

Manchester City's away form has been nothing short of exceptional, demonstrating a remarkable run of six consecutive victories on the road. This impressive streak is highlighted by their ability to score consistently while maintaining a solid defense. The team has been prolific in front of goal, netting 17 times in these six matches, averaging 2.83 goals per game. Defensively, they've been nearly impenetrable, conceding only one goal across all six away fixtures and keeping five clean sheets. Two standout performances include their 4-0 victories against Fulham and Brighton, showcasing their ability to dominate opponents away from home. The team's overall goal difference of +16 in these six games underscores their dominance, while their current league position (1st with 13 points from 5 games) further emphasizes their strong start to the season.