Man United vs Newcastle Betting Tips: 30.12.2024 - Predictions & Match Preview

Manchester United – Newcastle United

Tip:

Isak to score, Newcastle to win

4.33

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Home Win 1

36.4%

2.75

Draw X

28.6%

3.50

Away Win 2

39.2%

2.55

Two teams at opposite ends of the form guide meet on Monday night as Newcastle head to Old Trafford as favourites, just as they did last season.

The most damning thing you can say about Manchester United’s 2-0 loss at struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday is that it was not at all a surprise.

They were already playing poorly but their task was made more difficult by the red card to captain Bruno Fernandes, who has been dismissed three times this term.

Ruben Amorim’s side have lost three on the bounce, and they will not only be without their skipper on Monday, but also Manuel Ugarte who collected his fifth yellow card of the season on Boxing Day.

Marcus Rashford remains out of the fold as Amorim admits he has ‘no idea’ how long it will take him to turn things around at Old Trafford.

Four consecutive victories in all competitions have taken Newcastle United to a cup semi-final and within four points of the Premier League’s top four.

Alexander Isak’s 11 goals in 12 appearances since the end of October have been a huge factor, while Anthony Gordon is also in red-hot form with six goal contributions in his last seven outings.

Eddie Howe’s side have scored 11 without reply over their last 270 minutes of league action. With Manchester City struggling, there is a real opportunity for them to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

The Magpies are eyeing five wins on the bounce for the first time since April 2023.

Toon Tussles Tricky for Ten Hag

Previous Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag didn’t have it easy in his matchups with Newcastle. The Dutchman won just one of their four league H2Hs, though one of his two domestic trophies was sealed against the Magpies at Wembley.

Newcastle’s record against United is much better at St James’ Park than it is away from home, which does offer the Red Devils some hope heading into Monday.

The Magpies have collected 10 points from their last five home league matches with United, while they have only taken one point from Old Trafford during that time.

Their latest encounter was in May 2024 when Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, and Rasmus Hojlund netted in a 3-2 success.

Tip:

Isak to score, Newcastle to win

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While Newcastle are slight favourites, they haven’t had much joy in the league at Old Trafford lately.

Perhaps the 3-0 win there in the Carabao Cup last November eradicated any mental block that may have existed for the Magpies.

Our Betting Tip for Today

Isak’s purple patch shows no sign of slowing down, and the best bet is for the Swede to net at Old Trafford in a Newcastle victory.

Manchester United’s slight new manager bounce is well and truly over, and their derby victory over City at the Etihad two weeks ago was the falsest of dawns.

The Red Devils are 14th, and the only good news is it shouldn’t get much worse as they have a five-point gap ahead of Everton.

It is difficult to see them making up any ground on the teams above them in their final fixture of 2024 against a Newcastle side that is excelling at both ends of the pitch.

The Magpies have suffered road defeats at Chelsea, Fulham, and Brentford this season but they have done well in all of their away trips to teams below the Bees in the table (two wins, two draws).

United’s home record against the league’s better sides has been terrible. They have been beaten 3-0 by Liverpool, Bournemouth, and Tottenham, and they also shipped three against Forest. Isak will surely get plenty of chances to add to his 11 league goals thus far.

Even the opening weekend triumph over Fulham was relatively fortunate. They have failed to beat any other top-half outfit at Old Trafford.

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