Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United and Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United go head-to-head in the 2023 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. With both teams in fine form in the Premier League, this promises to be an entertaining final.
In this preview, we check out the best Manchester United odds, the latest Newcastle United stats and give you our top Carabao Cup picks. Who will come out on top in England’s national stadium this Sunday?
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United Information
Manchester United vs Newcastle United
Location: Wembley Stadium, London
Date and Time: Sunday, February 26, 2023, 11:30 AM ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United Recent Scores
Man United head into this Carabao Cup final in stunning form. Ten Hag’s troops have suffered just one defeat in all competitions since returning from the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. In midweek, the Red Devils booked their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League with a win over Barcelona.
Newcastle have struggled for wins of late, but Howe’s men have only lost three games this term. Last time out, the Magpies were beaten at home by Liverpool in the Premier League. Can they bounce back in the best possible way on the weekend? Keep reading for our Manchester United vs Newcastle United prediction.
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United Betting Analysis
Manchester United Facts to Know
Man United are having an excellent 2022-23 season. Ten Hag lost his opening two games to Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford, but the Dutch boss has settled in Manchester and has turned United into a soccer powerhouse once again.
United are in the Carabao Cup final, through to the last 16 of the Europa League and are still in the FA Cup. They are also in the top four of the Premier League. United are third right now, collecting a respectable 49 points from 24 games. Arsenal are five points clear of United at the top, with Manchester City three points above in second.
Man United have beaten two fellow Premier League clubs on their way to this season’s Carabao Cup final. In game one, Ten Hag’s men edged past Aston Villa in a six-goal thriller at Old Trafford. Wins over Burnley and Charlton Athletic followed, and the Red Devils eased past Nottingham Forest in a two-legged semi-final.
Man United have a rich history in this competition, winning the EFL Cup on five occasions. Only Liverpool and Man City have won this tournament more times. United will move into third on the all-time list with victory at Wembley on Sunday.
According to the latest Carabao Cup odds, United are the favorites in this final. Read on for our Manchester United vs Newcastle United prediction.
Newcastle United Facts to Know
Newcastle are having a stunning season under Howe. The Magpies are well ahead of schedule and have overachieved this term. They are in a domestic final and are hunting down a UEFA Champions League place in the Premier League.
Newcastle have suffered just two Premier League defeats all season, with both losses coming against Liverpool. The only other side to have beaten Howe’s men were Sheffield Wednesday, who won an FA Cup meeting back in January. Newcastle have been incredibly hard to beat this term.
One of those two league losses came in their last Premier League match. Liverpool raced into a two-goal lead after just 17 minutes, with Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo getting the goals. Nick Pope was sent off shortly after.
Newcastle are looking for their first major domestic trophy since winning the FA Cup in 1955. They have won that tournament many times but have never lifted the EFL Cup. Can the class of 2023 make history at Wembley on the weekend?
Newcastle may be the underdogs, but Howe’s boys have proved the doubters wrong all season and will not be an easy nut to crack for Man United. Check below for our Manchester United vs Newcastle United prediction and Carabao Cup picks.
Updates
Man United will be without Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen, who are both out with long-term injuries. Also, Anthony Martial remains a doubt after suffering a hip injury at the start of the month.
After being sent off against Liverpool last weekend, first-choice goalkeeper Pope is suspended for Newcastle. Second-choice stopper Martin Dubravka is cup-tied having played for Man United in the competition this term, so former Liverpool man Loris Karius is set to start in goal for the Magpies.
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United Betting Preview
Man United head into this showpiece final as the favorites. The bookies are offering Carabao Cup odds of +120 for the Red Devils to win in the 90 and get their hands on another domestic trophy.
Newcastle are hoping to end decades of hurt by finally winning a cup, but the Magpies are the underdogs at Wembley. Right now, you can get +240 for Howe’s side to win in normal time, while the draw is priced at +230.
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United Betting Prediction
These two sides have been battling away for a top-four spot in the Premier League all season, and there was nothing to split them in a goalless draw at Old Trafford back in October. This is likely to be another close encounter between the pair.
Newcastle will no doubt hold their own and have a real go, but Man United’s qualities should get the Red Devils over the line at Wembley.
There is great value in +300 for Man United to win this final by a one-goal margin.
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