Manchester United vs Newcastle prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 30, 2024
One of the matches of the 19th round of the English Premier League will take place on Monday at Old Trafford, where Manchester United will host Newcastle. We suggest a bet on the outcome of this encounter with promising odds for success.
Match Preview
Manchester United is going through tough times, having lost their last two Premier League matches without scoring. At home, the team suffered a painful 0-3 defeat to Bournemouth, followed by a 0-2 away loss to Wolverhampton. Their overall form in the last five league matches is bleak: four defeats and just one win in the derby against Manchester City.
Rúben Amorim, the newly appointed manager, has set a negative record — becoming the first Manchester United coach in 92 years to lose five of his first ten official matches. Despite these setbacks, the team currently sits in 14th place in the table and maintains an 8-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Eddie Howe has elevated Newcastle to an impressive level. His side has confidently secured three consecutive victories with clean sheets. At home, they thrashed Leicester (4-0) and Aston Villa (3-0), while they also secured a convincing 4-0 win away against Ipswich.
This strong run has propelled Newcastle from mid-table to 5th place. Now, they are just two wins away from entering the coveted Champions League zone. In nine away matches this season, the Magpies have managed three wins and three losses.
Probable Lineups
- Manchester United: André Onana – Lisandro Martínez, Leni Yoro, Harry Maguire – Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Noussair Mazraoui – Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo – Rasmus Højlund.
- Newcastle: Martin Dúbravka – Lewis Hall, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn – Joelinton, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali – Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Newcastle has conceded only one goal in their last four matches across all competitions
- Last season, the teams exchanged narrow home wins
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only hit in one of the last five matches
Prediction
Bookmakers do not favor either team significantly in this matchup. Manchester United has not lost to Newcastle in their last nine matches at Old Trafford, recording seven wins. Our suggested bet for this game is "Manchester United to avoid defeat" at odds of 1.58.
