Manchester United VS Newcastle United Match Prediction

Manchester United and Newcastle have squared off 142 times before, and United have doubled the wins of the Magpies with 70 to just 34 for the northeastern side.  There have also been 38 draws. Here's a look at the last five results:

Jan 12, 2016: Newcastle 3-3 Manchester United
Aug 22, 2015: Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Mar 4, 2015: Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United
Dec 26, 2014: Manchester United 3-1 Newcastle
Apr 5, 2014: Newcastle 0-4 Manchester United

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Man United vs Newcastle Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Manchester United are at ¼ to win, a draw is at 9/2, and a Newcastle win is at 11/1.

There is an overwhelming air of expectation ahead of this match for United, but they must also be careful to not take this match for granted. They have utterly dominated the Magpies at Old Trafford, but this is a new day and a different challenge entirely for them.

United have been great in the Theatre of Dreams in their last 22 matches. They have drawn ten and won 12 to go unbeaten across those matches, and they have won their last six in a row without giving up a single goal. Doing so here would equal their 2010 run.

Rafa Benitez, with a famous victory here, would become the first manager in league history to win at United with three different clubs. He has also beaten the Red Devils with Liverpool and Chelsea.

A no on both teams to score, via Ladbrokes, is at ½.

Man United vs Newcastle Prediction

Manchester United get a narrow win to keep up the chase toward the top of the table.

Correct Score Prediction: Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle

Team News

Jose Mourinho will be unable to use striker Zlatan and center back Marcos Rojo as they continue to nurse and recover injuries. Center midfielder Michael Carrick looks to be out, while midfielder Paul Pogba is nearing a return but is likely to be rested. Center back Phil Jones looks like he will recover in time to play a role.

Key Man

Romelu Lukaku has made short work of the Magpies in the past, scoring five goals and recording four assists in eight appearances against the Northeast side, and Manchester United fans will be hoping to see their Belgian striker continue that torrid form this Saturday. He has seven goals total now in the league, and though he's dropped off form a little of late, he regained his scoring touch for Belgium during the break.

Team Form

United have two losses and three wins in their last five matches:

1-0 loss at Chelsea
2-0 home win vs Benfica (UCL)
1-0 home win vs Spurs
0-2 win at Swansea (EFL Cup)
2-1 loss at Huddersfield Town

Man United Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

Rafa Benitez will be without left back Paul Dummett for a few more weeks due to his hamstring injury, while defensive midfielder Mikel Merino's back injury continues to rule him out. Both center back Jamaal Lascelles and winger Christian Atsu are doubts as well.

Key Man

With the Magpies surely interested in shutting down Manchester United as their first tactical objective, a good part of the equation is going to be determined by center midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. The Englishman has had a checkered disciplinary record to say the least, but he is among the most talented members of the team and arguably one of the best players in the entire league on his day. But his lack of discipline has seen him and his side lose in the past, so that will be a challenge they face.

Team Form

Newcastle have two losses, a win, and two draws in their last five matches:

0-1 home loss vs Bournemouth
1-0 loss at Burnley
1-0 home win vs Crystal Palace
2-2 draw at Southampton
1-1 home draw vs Liverpool

Newcastle Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-5-1

Rafa Benitez and Jose Mourinho's careers have been intertwined for some time now. Who could forget the numerous Liverpool/Chelsea battles in the 2000s? Benitez and Mourinho have each managed both Real Madrid and Inter Milan as well, breeding some contempt with one another there. To say that this match has the possibility of being a bit frosty is an understatement. United have the talent edge and the Magpies are not in good form ahead of this match, but United will know they've been in a game with their visitors.

Manchester United have lost only one time in the last 32 home league matches against Newcastle.