The Matchday 19 clash in the Premier League between Manchester United and Newcastle will take place on December 30 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Newcastle: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Simon Hooper (England)
Matches – 10 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 0%.
Predicted lineups for Manchester United vs. Newcastle
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana – Lisandro Martinez, Leni Yoro, Harry Maguire – Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Noussair Mazraoui – Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo – Rasmus Hojlund.
Newcastle (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka – Lewis Hall, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn – Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali – Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy.
Each team's starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is listed.
Manchester United
The Red Devils have lost their last two Premier League matches without scoring. They suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth and then lost 2-0 away to Wolverhampton. Notably, Manchester United has lost four of their last five Premier League games, with their only victory coming against local rivals Manchester City. Interestingly, Ruben Amorim became the first manager in 92 years to lose five of his first ten official matches for the club. The team is currently in 14th place but has a comfortable eight-point cushion from the relegation zone.
Midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte will miss the match due to suspensions.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 9 of Manchester United's last 11 Premier League games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Manchester United's last 8 home Premier League matches.
- The team has not won the first half in 12 of their last 14 league matches (8 draws and 4 losses).
Newcastle
Eddie Howe's side is in excellent form. They have achieved three consecutive victories in the last three rounds without conceding a goal. At home, they thrashed Leicester 4-0 and Aston Villa 3-0, while also defeating Ipswich 4-0 away. As a result, the team has climbed slightly from mid-table and is now just six points off the Champions League spots.
- At least three goals have been scored in the club's last five league matches.
- Both teams have scored in 10 of Newcastle's last 12 away Premier League games.
- At least two goals have been scored in the second half in 5 of the club's last 6 Premier League matches.
Manchester United vs. Newcastle: Match Prediction
The Red Devils have lost their last two home league matches. They have not lost three consecutive home games in the top flight since February 1979. Therefore, the likelihood of a third consecutive defeat at Old Trafford is minimal. I believe Ruben Amorim's side will be able to secure points in the upcoming match, as Newcastle, despite coming into this game with a three-match winning streak, has only defeated one serious opponent – Aston Villa.
It's also worth noting that Manchester United performs well against Newcastle. In the last nine encounters at this stadium in the league, the Red Devils have not suffered a single defeat, winning 7 and drawing 2. In seven of these matches, the hosts scored at least three goals. Additionally, Eddie Howe's side has won only three of their nine away Premier League games this season, with two of those victories coming against lower-ranked teams Wolverhampton and Ipswich.
My prediction – Manchester United to win or draw
