Newcastle v Manchester United Betting Tips [2 April 2023]

When Premier League action returns after the international break one of the intriguing matches will be played at Newcastle upon Tyne. Fifth placed Newcastle United host Manchester United who are third in a repeat of the recent EFL Cup final won by the visitors. As Newcastle boast a better goal difference compared to their hosts, a win will see them leapfrog United and get into the top-four places. After a period of five matches where they drew three and lost two, the Magpies won back-to-back matches in the league before the international break. The defensive record of Newcastle is still the best and their record of 19 goals conceded should give them confidence of keeping their visitors at bay. The morale will be further boosted by the venue, as Newcastle have enjoyed playing here this season, losing just once in 13 Premier League home matches.

The hardships of maintaining their presence on three fronts was showing as United saw injuries hamper their consistency. They went into the international break with just one point from their last two league matches – a 7-0 drubbing at Liverpool followed by a goalless draw at home against Southampton. That draw was achieved with just ten men as Casemiro collected a red card which rules him out of this match. Their record against Newcastle should give them a bit of confidence as United are unbeaten in seven H2Hs in all competitions. While that is something to be happy about, the Red Devils must be concerned about their away form as their only away win against a top-ten team away from home came against Fulham.