Newcastle - Manchester United: Can Newcastle secure a UEFA Champions League spot?
In the marquee match of the 32nd round of the English Premier League, Newcastle will host Manchester United at their home ground. The encounter is set for Sunday, April 13, at 17:30 Central European Time. I suggest placing a bet on the winner of this clash.
Newcastle – Manchester United: Match facts and head-to-head
- Newcastle has won the last four matches, scoring two or more goals in three of them.
- Manchester United is winless in three consecutive matches: two draws and one loss.
- United has scored only 37 goals in 31 rounds – the sixth worst attack in the Premier League.
- Newcastle has lost without scoring in only 12% of their matches, Manchester United in 20%.
- In 83% of matches, Newcastle scores more than 1.5 goals, while the Red Devils have a 77% rate.
- Manchester United has secured only three wins in the last 11 matches across all competitions.
- Newcastle has not lost to United at home in three consecutive matches, and in the last five encounters, the Red Devils have only one win.
- In the first round, the Magpies defeated United 2-0. Over the last five matches, they have four wins and just one defeat.
Newcastle – Manchester United: Match preview
Newcastle is in excellent form, having won their last four matches. In the previous round, they thrashed Leicester 3-0. Currently, the Magpies are in fifth place in the standings with 53 points after 30 rounds. They trail Chelsea on tiebreakers but are one point ahead of Manchester City. Without European competitions, they have more time for recovery and preparation. In the current scenario, Newcastle has a great chance to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United is still competing in European tournaments – the UEFA Europa League. They drew away to Lyon in midweek and have a good chance of reaching the semi-finals of the tournament. As for the Premier League, the Red Devils are in 13th place. They have 38 points after 31 rounds. The gap from the European competition zone is 13 points, making it extremely hard to close in seven matches, especially considering the team's inconsistent performance. In the last five rounds, they have drawn twice, won twice, and lost once.
Probable lineups
- Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Barnes, Isak
- Manchester United: Bayindir; Mazraoui, Lindelöf, Joro; Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu; Garnacho, Mount; Zirkzee
Prediction
Manchester United is currently in the lower half of the table and seems to be focusing on the Europa League. Therefore, I predict a victory for Newcastle, who have not lost to the Red Devils at home in three matches in a row. The odds for a Magpies win are 1.65.
