Man Utd vs Newcastle prediction, odds & betting tips – 15/05/2024

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Man Utd - Newcastle

England Premier League - Old Trafford

Here are our Premier League predictions for Wednesday's clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

The race for sixth place has reached boiling point as Man Utd, Newcastle and Chelsea are all in action on Wednesday night. The Magpies currently sit in sixth spot but if they fail to win at Old Trafford, Chelsea could overtake them with just one game left to play.

Man Utd vs Newcastle predictions: Tight and tense match expected

Key Stats

• Five of the last six encounters between these two clubs in all competitions have ended with under 2.5 goals being scored, while two of Man Utd's last three outings and three of Newcastle's last six league games have also witnessed fewer than three goals.
• Man Utd have drawn three of their last six matches after 90 minutes and Newcastle's last game against Brighton also ended in a stalemate. The Magpies have only lost one of their last six games against the Red Devils and we're backing a final scoreline of 1-1 at Old Trafford.
• Both teams have scored in four of Man Utd's last six outings in league and cup, while each of Newcastle's last three league games have also produced goals at both ends of the pitch.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers backing the visitors

• HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
• DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
• AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Newcastle are the expected winner of this game with a win probability of 41.7%, but we are expecting a close game between the pair.

Man Utd lost 1-0 at home against Arsenal at the weekend, while Newcastle could only manage a 1-1 draw at home with Brighton.

For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Anytime Goalscorer market. Newcastle's Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak are each priced at 11/10 (2.10) to score in this game with a probability of 47.6%, while a bet on Man Utd's Rasmus Hojlund to score has odds of 17/10 (2.70) which has a probability of 37%.

Last five H2Hs: History favours the hosts

England Premier League 20/04/24

Man Utd

0

Newcastle

0

England Premier League 02/12/23

Newcastle

1

Man Utd

0

England EFL Cup 01/11/23

Man Utd

0

Newcastle

3

England Premier League 02/04/23

Newcastle

2

Man Utd

0

England EFL Cup 26/02/23

Man Utd

2

Newcastle

0

Man Utd have won 78, drawn 40 and lost 39 of their last 157 meetings with Newcastle in all competitions but the Magpies have won their last three games against the Red Devils.

Team news and form guide

Man Utd: Without a win in last three

Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire all look set to miss the Newcastle game through injury.

Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Evans, Dalot, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Amrabat, McTominay, Mainoo, Garnacho, Diallo & Højlund 

TEST Fixtures 06/09/24

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Arsenal

0

Man Utd

0

England Premier League 01/09/24

L

Liverpool

3

Man Utd

0

England Premier League 24/08/24

L

Brighton

2

Man Utd

1

TEST Fixtures 22/08/24

D

Liverpool

0

Man Utd

0

England Premier League 16/08/24

W

Fulham

0

Man Utd

1

Newcastle: Only lost one of last six

Matt Targett, Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Joseph Willock and Lewis Miley won't make the trip to Old Trafford due to injury.

Predicted lineup: Dúbravka (GK), Burn, Krafth, Livramento, Hall, Murphy, Guimarães, Anderson, Longstaff, Isak & Gordon

England Premier League 01/09/24

W

Tottenham

1

Newcastle

2

England EFL Cup 28/08/24

W

Nottm Forest

1 (3)

Newcastle

1 (4)

England Premier League 25/08/24

D

Bournemouth

1

Newcastle

1

England Premier League 17/08/24

W

Southampton

0

Newcastle

1

Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

W

Brest

0

Newcastle

1

Player to watch – Anthony Gordon

Anthony Gordon has impressed in his first full season with the Magpies with his performances making him a key player in Eddie Howe's starting lineup.

The former Everton winger has scored 10 goals and provided 10 assists in the Premier League alone this season, making him the club's second-highest goalscorer behind Alexander Isak and their joint-highest creatively alongside Kieran Trippier.

Has enjoyed his first full season at St James' Park

Gordon scored the game's only goal when these two sides locked horns in December and we're backing the 23-year-old to put in another impressive performance against the Red Devils on Wednesday night.