Manchester United vs Newcastle United: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

With Manchester United’s recent performances, alongside Newcastle United’s recent rise up the Premier League, we believe that the Magpies will secure victory at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are coming into this game with three consecutive defeats in all competitions following their recent 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day. The hosts are without a clean sheet in their previous seven, conceding first in their last seven consecutive games.

Newcastle United are in excellent form, as the Magpies come to Old Trafford with four straight wins, which has propelled the visitors into the European places before the New Year. Last season, Newcastle United managed to record two wins over Manchester United (1-0 at home) and 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.

The hosts have conceded 18 goals in all competitions since the arrival of Ruben Amorim and expect that to continue against an excellent Newcastle United. We predict a 3-1 win for the Magpies.

Manchester United 1-3 Newcastle United.

Manchester United desperately needs a win, as they are hosting a Newcastle United side that is chasing down European places this season.

Date:30/12/2024
Location: Old Trafford, Manchester.
Kick-Off: 8 pm

Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United has provided glimpses of what the former Sporting Lisbon manager would have in store during his tenure at Old Trafford. Amorim’s tenure has seen the club record impressive victories over Everton (4-0) and Manchester City (1-2) in the Premier League, bringing joy to the Old Trafford faithful. Performances have been somewhat inconsistent, as the Portuguese manager intends to stick to his philosophy, although new personnel are needed to implement his vision.

Manchester United is 14th after 18 games, having only amassed 22 points in the Premier League. Consecutive defeats in the Premier League to AFC Bournemouth (0-3) and Wolves (2-0) have left the Red Devils looking over their shoulder with a potential relegation look in if they do not drastically improve. A win against Newcastle United will move the Red Devils up to 11th in the Premier League if results elsewhere go in their favour.

Newcastle United are enjoying another fine season without European football, which served them great purpose in 2the 022/23 campaign when the Magpies reached the UEFA Champions League proper. The Magpies are currently fifth in the Premier League, with that spot looking likely to secure Champions League football based on the coefficient rankings UEFA have implemented.

One player who will undoubtedly look to make a difference is Swedish striker Alexander Isak. Isak has been in exceptional form for Newcastle United recently, with four goals in his last two appearances for the Magpies. Isak has scored 11 goals this season in 16 starts, averaging 1.4 shots on target per game.

These two teams met in the 2023 edition of the Carabao Cup final, in which goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford gave Manchester United that day at Wembley.

The game will be live on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.

Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte will both be suspended for this game. Marcus Rashford remains excluded from the squad, and Luke Shaw remains a long-term absentee.

Nick Pope and Callum Wilson will be unavailable for Eddie Howe’s side.

The recent history between the two sides suggests an evenly close affair despite the league standings between the two teams. The two teams met three times last season, with Newcastle winning twice - including the game where they exacted their revenge against the Red Devils from a year previous at Wembley. Manchester United won the recent league meeting between the two teams 3-2, thanks to goals from Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund.

Manchester United's form is reaching dangerous territory, as recent results has dragged the Red Devils closer towards the relegation zone than the chasing European pack. Manchester United are coming into this game with three consecutive defeats in all competitions following their recent 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day. The hosts are without a clean sheet in their previous seven, conceding first in their last seven consecutive games.

At home this season, Manchester United have been less than inspiring. The Red Devils have picked up notable wins over Leicester City (3-0) and Everton (4-0) but have also suffered heavy defeats to the likes of Liverpool (0-3), Tottenham Hotspur (0-3) & AFC Bournemouth (0-3).

Newcastle United are in excellent form, as the Magpies come to Old Trafford with four straight wins, which has propelled the visitors into the European places before the New Year. The Magpies have also won their last three consecutive Premier League games in recent weeks, keeping three consecutive clean sheets against the likes of Leicester City (4-0), Ipswich Town (0-4) & Aston Villa (3-0).

The visitors for this game, have been the first to score in six of their previous seven games and away from home, they have only lost once in their previous four. Their last away game brought the 4-0 win against Ipswich Town, in which Alexander Isak starred for the Magpies.

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