Newcastle United vs Manchester United Prediction: It is a united affair at St. James’ Park

St. James’ Park is the venue for this mouthwatering clash between Newcastle United and Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United. Both teams played UEFA Champions League action during the week and fans can look forward to a match that always has goals, plenty of drama and a rich history.

Here are markets to consider adding to your bet slip…

Match Odds

Manchester United come into this game with no losses in the last three matches. Manchester has also managed to be the first team to score in 5 out of their last 5 matches. Newcastle United has only managed this on 5 out of their last 7 matches.

Recent history between these two sides has not been kind to Manchester United, they have back-to-back losses against Newcastle United. They lost by 3 goals to nil when the two sides met in the EFL Cup on the 1^stof November 2023. To add insult to injury the last time these two teams met in the league, Manchester United lost by 2 goals to nil.

For Manchester United the Festive season will be a difficult time, with Newcastle United this weekend, Chelsea next, Bournemouth, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool on the 17^th of December 2023. They will look to salvage points where they can.

Ahead of kick-off win probability leans in Newcastle United favor at 46%, 26% for a draw and Manchester United have a 28% of walking away with all three points. The odds are set at Newcastle United 46/43, Draw 53/20 and Manchester United 12/5.

Both Teams to Score – No 61/50

Manchester United have not found the back of the net against Newcastle United since the 26^th of February 2023. They will be hoping to break this duck early in the match and get on the score sheet. However, Newcastle United at home this season has been a solid defensive outfit. They have conceded only 4 goals in 7 games at home and scored 18 goals. Manchester United on the road this season has been far from impressive. They have played 6 games only managing 8 goals and conceding 6. If they struggle on the road continue the best would be to take Both teams to score No odds set at 61/50.

Anytime Goal Scorer - Alejandro Garnacho 22/5

With 18 appearances and 3 goals this season. One would wonder why this player is being mentioned as a value for money bet on anytime goals scorer. The odds on him finding the back of the net at any time in this match are set at 22/5. Looking at overall season stats it wouldn’t make sense but consider the player’s recent form. Since the international break he has found the back of the net against Everton FC in spectacular fashion and scored mid-week against Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. Like we said midweek, he is one player you cannot leave out of your selection this week.

Anytime Goals Scorer - Alexander Isak 33/25

The Swedish front man Alexander Isak is a gem. He has 14 Appearances in all competitions and 9 goals. In the premier league this season, he has made his presence felt with 9 appearances and 7 goals. This despite him picking up an injury in October 2023. Since his return from injury, he scored 1 goal against Chelsea FC in that 5-goal thriller and scored again midweek against Paris-Saint Germain. The odds on him being an anytime goal scorer in this match are set at 33/25.