Manchester United vs Newcastle prediction & betting tips – 30/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Manchester United and Newcastle is set for December 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Old Trafford in Manchester, England. S. Hooper has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Manchester United is 41%. The probability of a draw between Manchester United and Newcastle is 23%. The probability of winning for Newcastle is 37%.
• Our calculations suggest a 71% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 29% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 65% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 35%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on May 15, 2024, where Manchester United won against Newcastle with a score of 3-2
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Manchester United has emerged victorious 2 time(s), Newcastle has claimed 3 win(s), and 0 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Manchester United has averaged 1 goals per game, while Newcastle has netted an average of 1.6 goals.
• In the current Premier League standings, Manchester United occupies the 14th spot, while Newcastle sits in 7th place.
• Manchester United's performance in the Premier League this season shows 6 victories, 8 defeats, and 4 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
• Newcastle has recorded 8 wins, 5 losses, and 5 draws in the Premier League this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.7 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.2 goals.
• Examining Manchester United's last five outings, they have won 2 times, lost 3 times and drawn 0 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 2.2 goals.
• Newcastle's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 3 times, lost 1 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 3.2 goals per match and conceded 1 goals.
• A. Isak stands out as Newcastle's most prolific scorer, having notched up 11 goals in the current campaign.
• Manchester United will be without the services of: B. Fernandes (Red Card), V. Lindelof (Concussion), M. Mount (Leg Injury), L. Shaw (Calf Injury), M. Ugarte (Yellow Cards)
• Newcastle faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: S. Botman (Injury), E. Krafth (Shoulder Injury), J. Lascelles (Knee Injury), N. Pope (Knee Injury), C. Wilson (Thigh Injury)