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

Manchester United travel to face Newcastle in a Premier League encounter at St James' Park this coming Saturday.

Newcastle are placed seventh with 23 points after 13 matches. Manchester United occupy a position as sixth in the league on 24 points.

The last time Newcastle played Manchester United, they booked three points to their account and look well primed to secure another win this coming Saturday.

The Red Devils hit the target 12 times in the last ten outings, which creates an average of 1.2 goals a game. They conceded 1.2 goals per match for a total of 12 goals, while claiming four clean sheets as well.

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, Newcastle came away with a 2-0 win. They have a similar outcome in mind at St James' Park, but face stern opposition, of course.

Newcastle vs Manchester United Prediction

Newcastle Form

Newcastle collected four points from their previous three matches, as they were defeated 2-0 against Bournemouth. They retaliated in a 4-1 win against Chelsea, before drawing 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain. Newcastle showed little mercy in their past six matches at St James' Park, of which they won five, drew none and lost once. They hit the target 13 times, while letting in three themselves.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining seven points. They ran out 1-0 and 0-3 winners against Luton and Everton, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Galatasaray, who claimed a point in a 3-3 draw. Manchester United claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Premier League, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in eight goals, whilst conceding six.

While it might not be a big surprise to see Manchester United steal a good result at St James' Park, form nevertheless looks better for Newcastle. They get the nod this coming Saturday.

Newcastle fought their way to two wins and six points from their last four games against teams inside the top six. They were on target seven times in these matches, but also let in four goals. Manchester United took zero points from their last four games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. They won zero, scored two goals and conceded 11. Newcastle are looking at a record of seven wins, two draws and four defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United have eight wins, zero draws and five defeats in the Premier League.

Newcastle vs Manchester United Squads

Newcastle Squad

The 46-year-old Howe will select the starting eleven against Manchester United from this squad. The statistics represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Loris Karius (0/0), Mark Gillespie (0/0), Martin Dubravka (0/0), Nick Pope (0/13), Daniel Burn (1/11), Emil Krafth (0/0), Fabian Schaer (0/13), Jamaal Lascelles (1/8), Javier Manquillo (0/0), Kieran Trippier (0/13), Matt Targett (0/3), Paul Dummett (0/1), Sven Botman (1/5), Valentino Livramento (0/7), Bruno Guimaraes (1/12), Elliot Anderson (0/9), Harvey Barnes (1/6), Jacob Murphy (1/5), Joelinton (1/10), Joseph Willock (0/3), Lewis Hall (0/2), Matt Ritchie (0/3), Miguel Almiron (2/13), Sandro Tonali (1/8), Sean Longstaff (2/12), Alexander Isak (7/9), Anthony Gordon (5/12), Callum Wilson (7/10), Lewis Miley (0/2).

Manchester United Squad

Below is the full team squad of Manchester United. The manager ten Hag will pick his starting XI against Newcastle from these players:

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/13), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/7), Diogo Dalot (1/12), Harry Maguire (0/8), Jonny Evans (0/6), Lisandro Martinez (0/5), Luke Shaw (0/3), Raphael Varane (1/8), Sergio Reguilon (0/4), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (1/11), Bruno Fernandes (3/13), Casemiro (1/8), Christian Eriksen (1/11), Donny van de Beek (0/0), Facundo Pellistri (0/6), Hannibal Mejbri (1/3), Jadon Sancho (0/3), Kobbie Mainoo (0/1), Mason Mount (0/8), Scott McTominay (3/10), Sofyan Amrabat (0/6), Alejandro Garnacho (1/11), Anthony Martial (1/11), Antony (0/9), Marcus Rashford (2/12), Rasmus Hoejlund (0/9).

Newcastle vs Manchester United Team News

The injured and absent list looks to be stretched wide for Newcastle, as they prepare to meet Manchester United, since 12 could be missing. There is no need for Sandro Tonali to show up in the Newcastle dressing room, as he is suspended.

Emil Krafth, Joseph Willock, Sean Longstaff, Callum Wilson, Jacob Murphy, Daniel Burn, Matt Targett, Elliot Anderson, Sven Botman, Harvey Barnes, Joelinton and Javier Manquillo are missing from the squad, Newcastle will field against Manchester Unitedthis coming Saturday.

Manchester United could have a whole host of players on the injured and absent players for their next match, as nine players are nursing various problems. For instance, Manchester United won't be able to field Jadon Sancho as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Names like Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Antony, Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Newcastle.

Newcastle vs Manchester United Lineups

Newcastle vs Manchester United H2H

The Magpies celebrated a 2-0 win in their most recent meeting with their Manchester United. Are we in for something similar at St James' Park on Saturday, or does the latter have something else in store? Manchester United seem to have a bit of a love affair with Newcastle, as they have beaten them six times in last ten encounters. The bookies have Manchester United to win this match at best price odds of 13/5.

Newcastle vs Manchester United Results

In six of the previous ten matches between Newcastle and Manchester United both teams scored.

Newcastle vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Newcastle against Manchester United is also a battle between Callum Wilson and Scott McTominay with both in decent form. The former scored three while the latter has three Premier League goals in their last six games respectively.

Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments Newcastle won eight times and lost two as well. Manchester United won four times, drew one and lost five of their last 10 games away from home. Both teams scored in four of the last 10 Premier League matches for Newcastle at St James' Park. Both teams also found their way to the target in three of the previous 10 away games for Manchester United.

There were more than three goals scored five times in the past ten encounters between Newcastle and Manchester United, with the former averaging one goal a game. Manchester United scored 2.1 goals per game, while both teams to score paid out six times in this run. Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in five of Newcastle’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored 1.7 goals on average along the way. Over 2.5 goals came out as a winning bet in seven of the previous ten outings for Manchester United, who were on target an average of 1.6 times times per game.