Newcastle United vs Manchester United: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Newcastle vs Man United in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:30 BST match.

Fixture: Newcastle vs Man United
Date: Sunday 13 April 2025
Kick-off: 16:30 BST
Venue: St. James' Park

This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams having something to prove. Newcastle, buoyed by their recent form, will look to capitalise on United's injury woes and continue their push for a top-four finish. Manchester United, on the other hand, will be eager to regain consistency and prove their mettle against a strong opponent.

Expect an open game with both teams looking to attack. Newcastle's home advantage and current momentum might give them the edge, but United's quality cannot be underestimated. The match could hinge on the effectiveness of Newcastle's attack against United's vulnerable defence.

Match Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United

Newcastle United have been in impressive form recently, showcasing their ambition to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League. Their last five league matches have been a mix of solid victories and a single defeat.

The Magpies have demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, with Alexander Isak leading the charge with 20 goals this season. Their recent performances suggest a team that is confident and capable of challenging top sides.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Leicester (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs West Ham (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 4-3 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
  

Manchester United, on the other hand, have had a more inconsistent run, with their last five matches illustrating a struggle to find consistency.

Bruno Fernandes has been a standout performer for United, contributing both goals and assists. However, the team's form has been patchy, and they will need to step up their game to challenge a strong Newcastle side.

Last 5 league matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Man City (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Leicester (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Ipswich (H)
  

Historically, Manchester United have had the upper hand in this fixture, but recent encounters have been closely contested.

The trend suggests that Newcastle have been competitive, securing victories in their last two home games against the Red Devils.

• Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle (30 Dec 2024)
• Man Utd 3-2 Newcastle (15 May 2024)
• Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd (02 Dec 2023)
• Newcastle 2-0 Man Utd (02 Apr 2023)
• Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle (16 Oct 2022)
  

• Jamaal Lascelles (Knee) - Out for the season
• Lewis Hall (Foot) - Out for the season
• Sven Botman (Knee) - Out for the season
• Anthony Gordon (Knock) - Doubtful
• Joe Willock (Head) - Doubtful

Newcastle will be without key defenders Hall, Lascelles and Botman, which could impact their defensive stability. Gordon's potential absence would be a blow to their attacking options.

• Jonny Evans (Muscle) - Out
• Lisandro Martinez (Knee) - Out
• Amad Diallo (Ankle) - Out
• Kobbie Mainoo (Knock) - Doubtful
• Ayden Heaven (Leg) - Out
• Matthijs De Ligt (Foot) - Doubtful

Manchester United face significant challenges with multiple injuries, particularly in defense. The absence of Martinez and potentially De Ligt could be particularly felt against Newcastle's potent attack.

Pope; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Trippier; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes

Newcastle are likely to stick with their 4-3-3 formation, relying on the pace and creativity of their wingers to exploit United's potentially weakened defence.

Onana; Mazraoui, Yoro, Maguire; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Garnacho, Fernandes; Højlund

United may opt for a 3-4-2-1 formation to compensate for their defensive injuries, with Fernandes playing a more advanced role to support the attack.

• Alexander Isak vs Harry Maguire: Isak's goal-scoring form will be crucial for Newcastle, and he will look to exploit any weaknesses in United's defence, particularly with Maguire likely to be a key figure in their backline.
• Bruno Fernandes vs Bruno Guimarães: The battle in midfield between these two influential players could dictate the flow of the game. Fernandes' creativity and Guimarães' tenacity will be central to their respective teams' strategies.
• Jacob Murphy vs Diogo Dalot: Murphy's recent form on the wing could pose a significant threat to Dalot, who will need to be at his best defensively to contain the Newcastle winger.
  

Newcastle have not lost at home to Manchester United in their last three encounters, a testament to their growing strength at St. James' Park.

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