Two of the sides in competition for the Champions League places in the Premier League lock horns this weekend, as Manchester United travel to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle United. The Red Devils currently sit third in the EPL standings, and could take another stride toward securing their place in the top four with a victory over their rivals.
However, Newcastle looks back on track and will be chasing a third straight victory. You can find the latest soccer betting odds for today’s soccer matches here, as well as our Newcastle United vs Manchester United picks.
Newcastle United vs. Manchester United Odds
The Newcastle United odds see them come into this fixture as the narrow favorites. The Magpies are currently available at +140, with Manchester United available at +190.
The draw is an unfancied outcome in the betting, with this selection priced up at +240. It could be a competitive fixture, so it isn’t surprising to see over 2.5 goals available at -110.
Newcastle United vs. Manchester United Information
Newcastle United vs Manchester United
Location of the Game: St James’ Park, Newcastle, England.
Date and Time: Sunday, April 2, 2023. 11:30 AM ET.
How To Watch: NBC
Newcastle United vs. Manchester United Betting Preview
Newcastle United
Any fears that Newcastle would drop away in their hunt for a Champions League spot this term have been routinely answered over the past couple of weeks. The Magpies come into this home fixture having won each of their previous two, while they still boast the best defensive record in the Premier League.
A victory for Eddie Howe’s side this weekend would see them leapfrog Manchester United into third, and put themselves a point above Tottenham Hotspur, having played a game less. Newcastle will also be gunning for revenge against United, as they lost 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final between the sides in February.
Newcastle’s home record deserves a lot of respect coming into this massive showdown, as they have lost just once in 13 matches at St James’ Park this term. Meanwhile, they have allowed just nine goals.
Manchester United
Despite being among the popular EPL picks this weekend, Manchester United will be the outsiders this weekend. That means that making Newcastle United vs Manchester United picks on the visitors could be a lucrative selection. The international break would have come at a welcome time for United, as their schedule was relentless over the opening months of 2023.
It is a testament to the job done by Erik ten Hag that the Red Devils sit third in the standings, and remain in contention for FA Cup and Europa League glory this term. However, United comes into this fixture having won just once in their last three league matches. One of the more worrying Manchester United stats is the fact that they have failed to score to successive Premier League fixtures for the first time since 2020.
Regardless, United boasts an excellent record against the Magpies, as they have won four of their last six. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have won more away fixtures against Newcastle in the Premier League era than any other side.
Newcastle United vs. Manchester United Betting Picks
This looks set to be a fascinating showdown between the two sides. Marcus Rashford’s fitness will be crucial before making Newcastle United vs Manchester United picks, as the Red Devils’ top scorer may be missing this weekend.
Casemiro’s absence is also a concern for ten Hag, while the Magpies will have a fully fit squad.
Newcastle may not have experienced much joy against United in recent history, but we could see them gaining a level of revenge on their Carabao Cup final defeat with a success on Sunday.
- Pick: Newcastle United (+140)
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