Manchester United are desperate for a result against Newcastle, as their form has dropped significantly after an encouraging start under new manager Ruben Amorim.
Things are not going well for Man United, and each game is a massive test for Amorim's pack of underachievers. The pressure is mounting on the manager's shoulders.
United currently sits 14th in the table, eight points above the relegation places. I don't see them coming out of the grey zone easily. Here are my Man United vs Newcastle predictions and free soccer picks for Monday, December 30.
EPL predictions for Man United vs Newcastle
My best bet:
Draw or Newcastle United Victory (-213 at TonyBet)
My analysis
Newcastle are on a four-game winning streak. They were convincing and electric in all these matches, hitting the net at least three times in each of them. Newcastle are fresh from beating Champions League side Aston Villa 3-0, so their confidence is high.
Eddie Howe's boys currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, four points behind Nottingham Forest, who stand fourth. Newcastle are looking to benefit from their excellent form and continue their streak, as they chase a return to the Champions League.
On the other hand, Manchester United have lost their last three games. They went out of the League Cup after being shown the exit door by Tottenham in a spectacular 4-3 matchup.
Then, Bournemouth shocked them at home 3-0, only to lose 2-0 on Boxing Day in front of relegation-threatened Wolves. Just like his predecessor, Erik Ten Hag, Ruben Amorim has a mountain to climb in order to steer United in the right direction.
I will go for the double chance favouring Newcastle but I also find tempting the simple draw at +260 via TonyBet.
Man United vs Newcastle same-game parlay (SGP)
Newcastle to win or draw
Over 4.5 bookings
Over 9.5 corners
Simon Hooper will be the ref to take charge in this game. Man United is in a tough situation, so expect them to respond physically to Newcastle's intensity.
This could easily lead to cards and even to a sending-off. TonyBet returns +440 for a sending-off to take place, so you could also consider this for your parlay.
Corners are always a decent option to round up earnings, especially given the profile expected for this clash. United will miss their main creating force, Bruno Fernandes, so expect more action on the wings.
This can easily lead to corners.
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Man United vs Newcastle odds
Man United vs Newcastle live odds
Man United vs Newcastle opening odds
- Moneyline: Man United (+175) | Newcastle (+154)
- Draw: (+260)
- Over/Under: Over 2.5 (-162) | Under 2.5 (+136)
Man United vs Newcastle side and Over/Under analysis
- Manchester United are undefeated in all competitions in 24 of their last 26 home matches against Newcastle.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Newcastle's last five Premier League games.
- Newcastle have scored at least three goals in each of their last three Premier League matches
Man United vs Newcastle game info
| Location: | Old Trafford, Manchester, UK |
| Date: | Monday, 12-30-2024 |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | USA |
| Weather: | 48F, 15 mph winds, 25% PoP. |
 recent EPL form |
L-W-L-L-W |
 recent EPL form |
W-W-L-D-D |
Man United vs Newcastle key injuries
Man United: Victor Lindelöf CB (out), Luke Shaw LB (out), Manuel Ugarte CM (out), Bruno Fernandes CM (out), Mason Mount AM (out).
Newcastle: Nick Pope GK (out), Emil Krafth RB (out), Tino Livramento RB (out), Jamaal Lascelles CB (out), Callum Wilson ST (out).
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