Man United vs Newcastle Predictions - Magpies to Hand United an EPL Defeat

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 13 May 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 13 May 2024

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Man United vs Newcastle tips for Wednesday’s Premier League match
The Toon have won 4 of their last 6 matches
Can the Magpies hold onto sixth place with a win?

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Newcastle have won their last 3 matches against Man United (Getty Images)

Man United vs Newcastle Preview

Man United look low on confidence following some poor results. Newcastle are tough to beat and the Magpies can strengthen their grip on sixth with another victory.

Man United vs Newcastle Preview
Head-to-Head
Man United Form
Man United Injuries & Team News
Newcastle Form
Newcastle Injuries & Team News

Man United have lost their last 2 matches
Man United have lost their last 3 matches against Newcastle
Newcastle have won 4 of their last 6 matches

Head-to-Head

Man United have a 91-46 advantage against Newcastle in 178 meetings with 41 draws.

Man United Form

Man United are three points off the European qualification places in the Premier League. The Red Devils have failed to win in nine of their last 10 in all competitions.

United have taken just one point from their last three Premier League fixtures. A 1-1 home draw with Burnley came before losses against Crystal Palace (4-0) and Arsenal (1-0).

Erik Ten Hag’s outfit conceded after 20 minutes in the Arsenal defeat and had just 0.55 expected goals in response.

Man United Injuries & Team News

Defenders Tyrell Malacia, Raphaël Varane, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelöf and Harry Maguire are ruled out.

Midfielder Mason Mount is also out.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle occupy sixth place in the Premier League and are ahead of Chelsea on goal difference. The Magpies are unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches, winning five.

Newcastle are also undefeated in three. The Toon notched back-to-back wins over Sheffield United (5-1) and Burnley (4-1) before a 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Eddie Howe’s side conceded early in the Brighton draw and responded with 2.45 expected goals. Sean Longstaff levelled in the second half and neither side could net a winner.

Newcastle Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Sandro Tonali is suspended.

Defender Sven Botman, Matt Targett, Jamaal Lascelles and Fabian Schär are out.

Midfield pair Joe Willock and Lewis Miley are also unavailable.

Verdict

Man Utd v Newcastle

Man United lack cohesion at both ends of the pitch and Newcastle can take advantage at Old Trafford. The Magpies are solid, in good form and can extend their unbeaten run with a victory in Manchester.