Newcastle vs Man Utd Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Newcastle vs Man Utd on and what time does it start? Newcastle vs Man Utd will take place on Saturday 2nd December, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs Man Utd? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Man Utd on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Newcastle vs Man Utd
Where can I stream Newcastle vs Man Utd in the UK? If Newcastle vs Man Utd is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
NEWCASTLE
Newcastle endured heartbreak as a historic Champions League victory was snatched away at the Parc des Princes midweek. Alexander Isak's first-half strike had the travelling Geordie’s dreaming before Tino Livramento's unintentional handball brought late drama and denied Newcastle the victory.
Criticism from fans and pundits alike targeted the harsh decision against Livramento, who could not control the ball deflecting off his thigh onto his elbow.
Back on home soil, Newcastle’s 4-1 triumph against 10-man Chelsea last weekend means they stay just one point behind Saturday’s opposition in seventh place.
Eddie Howe's side have seen victory in their last five Premier League home games, maintaining four successive clean sheets until Raheem Sterling's remarkable free-kick ended the streak.
MAN UTD
Alejandro Garnacho continued his goal scoring form, breaking the deadlock for Man Utd in a thrilling 3-3 showdown against Galatasaray, leaving United needing victory against Bayern Munich in a fortnight for any hopes of qualification.
Ten Hag’s side have been in impressive Premier League form as of late, with the 3-0 victory over Everton extending their winning streak to three consecutive games, with their only setback in the last six league fixtures coming against local rivals City
The last two encounters with Newcastle have both ended in defeat, including a 3-0 humbling at Old Trafford in the EFL Cup at the beginning of November.
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
Sven Botman is still grappling with a long-term knee injury and won't be making a return to the squad anytime soon. Both Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock are expected to remain unavailable for a few more weeks. Despite their absence, the manager remains optimistic, stating that they are not considered long-term absentees.
Harvey Barnes continues to be sidelined, along with Callum Wilson, whose thigh injury looks to be keeping him out until Christmas.
Lewis Hall has made a welcome return to availability after missing the previous game due to being ineligible against his parent club. However, there are further concerns as Elliot Anderson, Dan Burn, Matt Targett and Jacob Murphy are all dealing with medium to long-term injuries, posing a challenge to their prompt return to action.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
UNAVAILABLE: Botman (Injured), Targett (Injured), Manquillo (Injured), Burn (Injured), Anderson (Injured), Tonali (Suspended), Longstaff (Injured), Willock (Injured), J. Murphy (Injured), Barnes (Injured), Wilson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
MAN UTD
Mason Mount has taken positive strides in his recovery as he has resumed training, indicating promising signs of progress. However, the precise timeline for his return to active play remains uncertain and unspecified at this juncture.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; McTominay, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
UNAVAILABLE: Martinez (Injured), Evans (Injured), Diallo (Injured), Malacia (Injured), Casemiro (Injured), Eriksen (Injured), Sancho (Disciplinary)
QUESTIONABLE: Mount (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Despite a depleted bench teeming with inexperience, Newcastle were unfortunate to depart PSG with merely a point. Even amidst Howe's depleted troops, their knack for clinical attacking displays at home remains largely unquestioned.
Man Utd previously experienced a dominant Magpies display at the beginning of November in a 3-0 home defeat, and despite United's recent strides in goal-scoring prowess, Ten Hag's squad continues to display vulnerabilities that Newcastle could exploit with ease.
BETTING TIP: NEWCASTLE TO WIN
