After an opening day win against Aston Villa, Newcastle have been backed heavily to get a Champions League place.
Newcastle started their Premier League campaign with a stunning 5-1 victory against Aston Villa at St. James’s Park, fuelling hopes for yet another triumphant season.
Goals by Tonali, Isak (2), Wilson and Barnes delivered the dream start Toon fans had been yearning for. There's a rising belief among supporters that Newcastle will replicate the success of their previous campaign.
Recent data from Oddschecker's Million Pound Predictor Game reveals a notable shift in sentiments.
Over the past 48 hours, 38% of fans have predicted that Newcastle will secure a spot in the Premier League's top four. This is a significant increase from the mere 15% who had such optimism before Newcastle's opening match.
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Bookmakers place Newcastle United at approximately 5/4 odds for a Top 4 finish this season. This projects a 44.4% implied probability of Eddie Howe's team achieving this milestone.
In their next Premier League match, Newcastle will face off against Man City on Saturday evening. The current odds stand at 5/1 for a Newcastle win and 3/1 for a draw, while Man City are the 4/7 favourites to clinch the three points.
Leon Blackman, an Oddschecker spokesperson, commented: “The impressive kickoff for Eddie Howe’s team has both fans and punters confident about Newcastle's prospects of another top-four finish in the Premier League.
"The 15% to 38% surge in our Million Pound Predictor showcases this newfound belief in a Champions League qualification for Newcastle. Interestingly, 2% of the fans even foresee the Magpies clinching the Premier League title this season."
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