Match Overview

The anticipation builds as Newcastle United prepares to face Manchester United in a pivotal English Premier League clash on Sunday. Following a convincing 3-0 victory against Leicester City, Newcastle aims to extend their winning streak. In contrast, Manchester United comes off a challenging 2-2 draw against Lyon in their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg.

Newcastle currently boasts a record of 16 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses this season, while Manchester United stands at 10 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses. Newcastle has secured four consecutive victories, including three straight in league matches, while Manchester United’s recent form shows one win, two losses, and two draws in their last five games.

Match Details

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET at the iconic St. James’ Park. According to the latest betting odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, Newcastle is favored to win at -155 (bet $155 to win $100), while Manchester United is listed as an underdog at +390. A draw is priced at +320, and the over/under for total goals stands at 2.5.

Expert Predictions

Soccer analyst Martin Green has offered valuable insights into this matchup. His previous picks have yielded profitable results across various competitions. Here are some of his top recommendations for the Newcastle vs. Manchester United encounter:

Alexander Isak to Score (+102)

Leading Newcastle’s attack is forward Alexander Isak. In this season, he has made 27 appearances and scored 20 goals, along with five assists from 73 shots, 34 of which were on target. His recent performance included a goal against Brentford in a 2-1 victory on April 2. Furthermore, Isak demonstrated his capabilities while playing for Sweden on March 25, contributing a goal and an assist in a 5-1 triumph over Northern Ireland. He has previously netted against Manchester United, scoring in their last encounter on December 30.

Newcastle to Win and Under 4.5 Goals (+110)

In their recent history, Newcastle has effectively outperformed Manchester United, securing victories in four of their last five meetings. The scoring has heavily favored Newcastle, who have outscored the Red Devils 10-3 since April 2023, though matches have generally remained low-scoring. Their last meeting ended in a 2-0 victory for Newcastle.

Midfielder Jacob Murphy is also a critical contributor to Newcastle’s current form. Coming off a two-goal performance against Leicester City, he has tallied seven goals and nine assists in 27 appearances this season. Newcastle’s defense has shown resilience, recording shutouts in two of their last three league matches and achieving five wins in their last seven home games.

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