Newcastle United vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 2nd April 2023

We are zooming in on Newcastle United and Manchester United, as the duo face each other at St James' Park on Sunday in what surely will be an exciting Premier League clash.

While Manchester United are now third in the Premier League table after collecting 50 points in 26 rounds, Newcastle United trail them on 47 points. This leaves them as number five in the table after 26 rounds played.

Newcastle United will be eager to close the gap on Manchester United in the Premier League table this coming Sunday. At the same time, the hosts will be very cautious of not losing further ground on their upcoming opponent. We could have a tight match between these two coming on.

Newcastle United have a hard time getting on the scoreboard these days, as they managed a poorly seven goals in their previous ten matches. That is an average of 0.7 goals per game, in which they conceded eight goals, or 0.8 goals per game. Furthermore, they fought their way to four clean sheets in this run.

Manchester United scored 17 times in their previous ten matches, an average of 1.7 per game. They also conceded 15 goals for an average of 1.5 a game, pulling off four clean sheets in these.

Neither Newcastle United nor Manchester United managed a breakthrough, when they last faced each other. They ended up settling for a point in a 0-0 draw, and the best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 23/10.

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Prediction

Newcastle United Form

In the previous three matches, Newcastle United lost 2-0 against Manchester City, beat Wolverhampton by 2-1 and won 1-2 against Nottingham Forest. Newcastle United won three of their previous six matches at St James' Park in the Premier League. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring five goals to four against.

Manchester United Form

In their last three matches, Manchester United drew 0-0 with Southampton, beat Real Betis by 0-1 and beat Fulham by 3-1. In their last six Premier League away matches, Manchester United have three wins, they've drawn one and lost one two. They scored eight while also conceding 12 times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Newcastle United are really tough to break down, but as the expense of scoring only few goals themselves. A low scoring encounter is on the menu on Sunday, when Manchester United come visiting.

Newcastle United earned six points from their last seven matches against teams inside the top 6. They claimed one wins, following six goals scored while also conceding ten. Manchester United claimed four wins and 13 points in the past eight games against teams placed inside the top six. They scored 14 goals while conceding 19 times. Newcastle United show off a record of 12 wins, 11 draws and three defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United are looking at 15 wins, five draws and six defeats in the Premier League.

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Stats

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Squads

Newcastle United Squad

The 45-year-old coach of the home team, Eddie Howe, will select the lineup against Manchester United from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Loris Karius (0/0), Mark Gillespie (0/0), Martin Dubravka (0/1), Nick Pope (0/26), Daniel Burn (0/26), Emil Krafth (0/0), Fabian Schaer (1/24), Harrison Ashby (0/0), Jamaal Lascelles (0/5), Jamal Lewis (0/1), Javier Manquillo (0/1), Kieran Trippier (1/26), Matt Targett (0/11), Paul Dummett (0/0), Sven Botman (0/24), Bruno Guimaraes (3/20), Elliot Anderson (0/12), Jacob Murphy (1/26), Joseph Willock (2/25), Matt Ritchie (0/5), Matthew Longstaff (0/0), Miguel Almiron (11/25), Ryan Fraser (0/8), Sean Longstaff (1/26), Alexander Isak (6/10), Allan Saint-Maximin (1/18), Anthony Gordon (3/20), Callum Wilson (7/19), Joelinton (2/22).

Manchester United Squad

Here is the full team squad of Manchester United. The 53 year-old Erik ten Hag will select his starting lineup from the following players:

David De Gea (0/26), Jack Butland (0/0), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/11), Brandon Williams (0/0), Diogo Dalot (0/18), Harry Maguire (0/11), Lisandro Martinez (1/24), Luke Shaw (1/22), Phil Jones (0/0), Raphael Varane (0/19), Tyrell Malacia (0/15), Victor Lindelof (0/9), Bruno Fernandes (5/25), Casemiro (2/19), Christian Eriksen (1/19), Donny van de Beek (0/7), Facundo Pellistri (0/2), Fred (2/23), Jadon Sancho (4/14), Kobbie Mainoo (0/1), Marcel Sabitzer (0/5), Scott McTominay (0/18), Alejandro Garnacho (2/15), Anthony Elanga (0/16), Anthony Martial (3/9), Antony (3/14), Marcus Rashford (14/26), Mason Greenwood (0/0), Wout Weghorst (0/8).

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Team News

Newcastle United could be looking at three players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester United.

Allan Saint-Maximin, Matt Targett and Emil Krafth are all absent from the Newcastle United squad that faces Manchester United at St James' Park.

Manchester United are looking at five players missing out on their match this coming Sunday at St James' Park. Mason Greenwood is ineligible for selection in the Manchester United squad, as he is suspended.

Names like Marcel Sabitzer, Donny van de Beek, Lisandro Martinez and Jadon Sancho most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Newcastle United.

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Lineups

Newcastle United vs Manchester United H2H

Newcastle United and Manchester United settled for a point in a 0-0 draw, when last faced with each other. The best betting odds on a another draw at full-time with the bookies are at 23/10. Newcastle United enter the match against Manchester United with a 2-2-6 record in their previous ten encounters. A win rate of 20%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Results

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten matches between Newcastle United and Manchester United. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 10/11 with bookies.

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Betting Tips

It's been a great season for Marcus Rashford so far with 14 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target five times in his last six games, and no doubt Manchester United want him to continue this productive spell against Newcastle Unitedon Sunday.

Newcastle United claimed seven wins, drew two and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Manchester United won four, drew two and lost four of their last 10 games away. Newcastle United claimed four wins without conceding a goal in their last 10 matches at home.

Both teams to score was a winning bet six times in the last ten encounters between Newcastle United and Manchester United. There were over two goals five times, as Newcastle United managed an average of 0.9 goals, while Manchester United scored 2.1 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Newcastle United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Manchester United, who scored two times on average in those matches.