Newcastle vs Manchester United Prediction
Matthew O’Regan has his Newcastle United vs Manchester United prediction preview. The current Carabao Cup holders host the current FA Cup holders in a crunch game for Newcastle’s lingering Champions League hopes. When the sides met earlier in the season, Eddie Howe’s side ran out comfortable 0-2 winners thanks to goals in the opening 20 minutes from Alexander Isak and Joelinton.
Newcastle vs Manchester United Prediction: No-Stopping Newcastle
England, Premier League, Sunday, April 13th, 16:30 (UK)
A brace after just 11 minutes from Jacob Murphy and a 34th minute goal from Harvey Barnes saw Newcastle run out comfortable winners against a despondent Leicester City to make it four straight wins, including a 1-2 triumph over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. While they have already qualified for Europe by virtue of their cup win, the allure of the Champions League will spur them on for the rest of the season.
Eddie Howe’s side sit fifth in the table, level on points with Chelsea and four behind third place Nottingham Forest – boasting a game in hand on both sides. While the constraints of European football was the detriment to Newcastle last season, their small squad will be relieved of being afforded midweeks offs in the final push.
Only Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and Liverpool have conceded fewer goals than Newcastle, while only Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have scored more goals – highlighting the all-round strength that Howe has at his disposal.
When the sides met at the end of December, Newcastle were far too strong for their hosts, with Manchester United struggling to cope with the physicality, energy and pace demonstrated by the visitors. A similar outcome would not be a surprise on Sunday.
Sat in 13th place, the chances of a top half finish look out of reach for Manchester United, so Ruben Amorim may turn his attention to the Europa League. The Red Devils face a tough trip to Lyon on Thursday, before hosting them for the return leg the next week. With the trip to Newcastle sandwiched in between, he may be tempted to rest key players.
Under his stewardship, United have turned a corner slightly but the cracks still are there. While the defence has tightened up, it is a side that can still look vulnerable. Going forward, only the bottom three, Everton and West Ham have scored fewer goals, with a real lack of attacking impetus throughout the side.
Away from home, United have won just four times and have the seventh worst record. Against a powerful Newcastle side, the injury stricken Manchester United may struggle to get a sniff.
- Newcastle United vs Manchester United Prediction: Newcastle To Win (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.70
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 10/10 (TRACKED BET)
Newcastle United vs Manchester United Prediction odds via bet365 as at 12:00, April 9th, 2025. Odds may now differ.
Newcastle United vs Manchester Team News: No New Injuries For Newcastle
Despite injury concerns heading into the game against Leicester, Alexander Isak played 72 minutes unscathed, before being rested for the closing stages. Eddie Howe has said he is “100% fine” so he will play on Sunday. Long term absentees Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Hall and Sven Botman are still absent, while Anthony Gordon and Joe Willock could make the match day squad. With six days between the games, Newcastle should be unchanged.
Ruben Amorim has a selection dilemma on his hands. The midweek games against Lyon are undoubtedly more important than the Premier League, but with an injury ravaged team, his hand may be forced to play key players. Amad, Kobbie Mainoo and Lizandro Martinez are definitely out, while Matthijs De Ligt, Ayden Heaven and Jonny Evans are injury doubts.
Newcastle possible starting lineup:
Pope; Trippier, Burn, Schar, Livramento; Guimaraes, Joelinton, Tonali; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
Onana; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui, Dorgu; Eriksen, Ugarte; Fernandes, Garnacho; Zirkzee
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