The 2022-23 English Premier League season goes on Sunday, April 2, with a couple of matches on the schedule, so we bring you the best Newcastle vs. Manchester United betting pick, tips, and odds.
Newcastle – Manchester United Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (2.4.2023)
The battle for the Champions League qualification spots continues with a pivotal clash from St. James’ Park. Both Newcastle and Manchester United are in a strong position ahead of Sunday’s game, but an eventual loss could derail their respective campaigns.
Newcastle vs. Manchester United: Initial Situation
Newcastle are fifth in the Premier League with 47 points (W12, D11, L3) and a 39:19 goal difference. The Magpies trail fourth-placed Tottenham by a couple of points, but they have two games in hand on the Lilywhites. Manchester United, who also have a pair of games in hand on Tottenham, are third with 50 points (W15, D5, L6) and a 41:35 goal difference.
Newcastle Stats & Form
The Magpies have won two straight matches over Wolves 2-1 at home and Nottingham Forest 2-1 on the road. In their previous six outings in the Premier League, the Magpies have recorded a couple of wins, draws, and losses to go with a 6:8 goal difference.
Newcastle still own the best defense in the Premier League. Nick Pope has been one of the best goalkeepers in the league so far this season, but he’s doubtful to play against Manchester United due to an injury. Miguel Almiron, who’s the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals, is sidelined with a thigh injury and won’t appear on Sunday.
Manchester United Stats & Form
The Red Devils are undefeated in four straight outings in all competitions. During that stretch, Manchester United have beaten Betis twice in the Europa League, 4-1 and 1-0. The Red Devils have also defeated Fulham 3-1 in the FA Cup while playing a nil-nil draw against Southampton in the Premier League.
Manchester United cannot count on Casemiro (five goals and six assists in 2022-23), who’s suspended for four league matches. Marcus Rashford leads the way for the Red Devils with 27 goals and nine assists, and the 25-year-old winger is questionable to play against Newcastle due to an undisclosed injury.
Newcastle – Manchester United: Head-to-Head
Newcastle meed Manchester United for the third time this season. Back in October, they played a goalless draw at Old Trafford, while Manchester United beat Newcastle 2-0 in the EFL Cup Final in February. The Red Devils are undefeated in seven straight encounters with the Magpies, tallying five wins in the process.
Newcastle – Manchester United Odds
The bookmakers are expecting a tight battle, and the hosts are slight 2.40 favorites to grab three points, according to Unibet Sportsbook. Over 2.5 Goals pays 1.90 at bet365 Sportsbook which tells you how unpredictable this match actually is.
I’m looking for both teams to score here. Newcastle will probably miss their starting goalkeeper, and the Magpies’ sturdy defense has struggled a bit lately. They’ve conceded in eight straight outings in all competitions. On the other side, the Red Devils haven’t scored in two straight league matches, and that will change sooner rather than later. Manchester United have found the back of the net in each but one of their previous 18 showings on the road in all competitions. Even if Marcus Rashford doesn’t suit up, the Red Devils should have enough firepower to score against Newcastle.
Betting tip and prediction: Newcastle – Manchester United (2.4.2023)