Newcastle United vs Manchester United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: April 13, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 15:30 PM GMT
• Venue: St. James Park, Newcastle

Newcastle United looks to strengthen their push for a top-4 place in the Premier League when they face off against an inconsistent Manchester United side at St. James Park. The Newcastle United vs Manchester United clash will take place on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Eddie Howe's side are on cloud nine after tapping into their best form over the last few months, which allowed them to win the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. They have won four of their last five Premier League matches and are in 5th place in the table with 53 points from 30 games. They have scored 52 goals in that period and conceded 39 goals, maintaining an admirable balance in their overall gameplay.

Coming off their big win over Leicester City, Newcastle United are soaring with confidence. Howe will look to ensure that his side can maintain their ruthless streak in tormenting the Red Devils' backline with their speedy attacking moves and finishing them clinically to complete a Premier League double over them this season.

Manchester United have had their share of consistency issues in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, which has left them in 13th place in the Premier League with 38 points from 31 games. They have lost more games (13) than they have won (10) and are coming off a boring draw against Manchester City. They are struggling for goals, having only scored 37 goals in 31 matches, and being without a goal in the last two league games.

The Red Devils have, however, done pretty well in challenging away games this season, even holding Liverpool to a draw at Anfield. They'll look to maintain a rugged, stubborn defensive shape to frustrate the Magpies and stop them from playing their quick, free-flowing attacking football. United need to be prolific in the counter-attacks, especially in converting their opportunities to spoil Newcastle's party and get a big away win.

Newcastle United Team News

The Magpies are still without key defenders Sven Botman (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), and Lewis Hall (ankle). Joe Willock remains a doubt for this one, but Anthony Gordon could be back in the squad if able to recover from a groin injury.

Manchester United Team News

Manchester United have plenty of injury problems of their own. Lisandro Martinez (knee), Amad Diallo (ankle), Ayden Heaven (ankle), and Jonny Evans (back) are all ruled out. Matthijs de Ligt remains a major doubt because of a foot injury, but Kobbie Mainoo could be in the squad.

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups

Newcastle United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Nick Pope

Defenders: Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento

Midfielders: Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes

Forwards: Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana

Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte

Forwards: Alejandro Garnacho, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Head-to-Head record

These two English sides have faced off against each other on 180 occasions in their history. Out of that, Manchester United have won 92 games and the Magpies have come out on top on 47 occasions. In their last five meetings, however, Newcastle United have won four games.

Key Players to Watch in Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

Alexander Isak has been a driving force for Newcastle United this season, coming up with crucial goals time and again. He's managed to notch up an impressive 16.33 xG (expected goals) so far in 27 matches and easily overperformed that by scoring 20 goals.

He's had a 25% goal conversion and 49% dribble success rate, tormenting defenders with his speedy movement and final product. Isak will look to use his movement to disrupt the Red Devils' defensive shape, sneak into the empty areas in the final third, and convert chances to get back to scoring ways in the Premier League.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

The Manchester United captain has been a driving force for the Red Devils this season. He has 17 goal contributions in the Premier League this season, having an 8.83 xG and 6.34 xA (expected assists). Fernandes has scored eight goals and picked up nine assists to overperform his xA, coming up with the magical find product time and again. Bruno will be eager to take hold of the game and usher his side forward with his clever work. However, the midfielder needs to nail his final passes and will look to get into more scoring areas to give his side the edge in this clash.

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Prediction

Even though Manchester United have shown sturdy resolve in the big games under Ruben Amorim, Newcastle United are firing on all cylinders right now.

They have a solid record against the Red Devils at home in recent years and are desperate for a top-5 Premier League spot, which should drive them on. It should be a pretty entertaining game with both teams having plenty of chances to score, but Newcastle's highly prolific forward line should outperform the Red Devils.

Predicted Score: Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United

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