Newcastle United vs Manchester City: match statistics
Newcastle United vs Manchester City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newcastle United played against Manchester City in Premier League (England). The game was played on November 22, 2025. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Newcastle United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Manchester City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Newcastle United scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.27. Manchester City scores 2.09 and allows 0.73. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Newcastle United's games and 36% of Manchester City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 55%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester City has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.46 per game. Newcastle United takes 11.9 shots per game, while Manchester City takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Newcastle United leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Manchester City leads at halftime in 64% and scores 1.09 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newcastle United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Manchester City, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Newcastle United | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.40 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester City is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Newcastle United · 2.4 pts / game - Manchester City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester City is 109% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Newcastle United · 2.09 goals / game - Manchester City
Manchester City is 74% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Newcastle United · 0.73 goals / game - Manchester City
Newcastle United scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 meczów), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 45% (5 of 11 meczów).
Manchester City scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 meczów), while Newcastle United keeps a clean sheet in 45% (5 of 11 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Newcastle United
Over / Under - Manchester City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester City is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Newcastle United · 2.09 pts / game - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newcastle United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 64% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Newcastle United
Manchester City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Newcastle United | Liga | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.27 | 2.72 | • 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 50% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 55% | 56% | • 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 28% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 76% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Newcastle United vs Manchester City?
The Premier League match finished Newcastle United 2:1 Manchester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Newcastle United vs Manchester City?
Newcastle United score 1.00 goals per game on average and Manchester City 2.09. The Premier League average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Newcastle United's matches and 36% of Manchester City's.
What form are Newcastle United and Manchester City in?
Over the last 5 games Newcastle United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Manchester City 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newcastle United vs Manchester City?
The statistical background for Newcastle United vs Manchester City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.