Newcastle United’s visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday night is a tough one to call. But we have the visitors as a slight favourite in the lead-up to this crunch-time Premier League clash. With European places up for grabs, both sides will be desperate to get something from the game.
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Manchester United Vs Newcastle United
Wednesday 15th May 8:00pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
Live on Sky Sports
Match Preview
Without a win in their last three games Manchester United will be enthusiastic to get their European hopes back on track. None more so than manager Erik Ten Hag, whose job could be on the line should Manchester United fail to qualify for Europe. But sitting only three points behind Chelsea, a strong end to the season could earn the Red devils the place they want so desperately. The potential loss of top scorer Bruno Fernandes due to injury could be a hit, but key attacking players like Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund will all be at Ten Hag’s disposal for the key fixture.
Barring a serious capitulation, Newcastle look to have confirmed their Europa League status for next season as they continue to build after the club’s change in ownership. But nothing is guaranteed yet and they need to ensure they maintain their form to be sure they finish where they currently sit, in 6th place. They have largely relied on striker Alexander Isak for goals this season, scoring 20 in the league, with Anthony Gordon chipping in with 10 goals of his own. Eddie Howe’s Magpies have three wins in their last five with the other two games being one loss and one draw. They will be looking to continue this strong finish to the season on wednesday night.
Newcastle have won three of the last five meetings, with two draws and the Red Devils without a Premier League win over their midweek opponents since 2021.
Manchester United Vs Newcastle United Odds
The home side are slight underdogs at 2.66 with the Magpies 2.36 for the win. A draw sits at 3.98.
Man U Vs Newcastle Betting Tips
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Magpies Flying
Due to the Red Devil’s poor form, you might fancy Newcastle for a convincing win. Due to defensive injuries leaving Man u without any first team centre backs, paired with Newcastle’s attacking strength. Newcastle to win without conceding is at 5.55.
Young Guns
Despite their attacking struggles, Manchester United boast one of the most talented and expensive front lines in the entire league. Newcastle’s defence is far from perfect, with 13 losses and 57 goals conceded this season, the young strikeforce may have some success. Garnacho is 3.11 to score, Rashford sits at 3.03 and Højlund is 2.61.
Deadlock
With two high quality teams on show, the possibility of not having a winner on the night is strong. Our most likely pick for an exact score prediction is 1-1, which is currently at 8.90.
Manchester United Team News
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1) Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, Amrabat, Diallo, McTominay, Garnacho, Højlund
Newcastle United Team News
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3) Dúbravka, Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Hall, Longstaff, Guimarães, Anderson, Murphy Isak, Gordon
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