- Date and Time: Sunday, April 13, 2025, 17:30 GMT+1
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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| Newcastle vs Manchester United | Sunday, April 13, 2025, 17:30 GMT+1 |
| Newcastle odds | 1.66 |
| Manchester United odds | 4.7 |
| Draw | 4.16 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.63/2.27 |
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Newcastle vs Manchester United Preview and Team News
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle are in formidable form, with a commanding 3-0 victory over Leicester in the previous round. Jacob Murphy’s early brace and Harvey Barnes’ goal secured the win, propelling their squad to fifth place in the Premier League standings.
The team won their last four of five matches and have a great chance of finishing in the top five, which could earn them a spot in the Champions League next season.
However, Newcastle are currently managing several injury concerns ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
Up next at St. James’ Park! 🔜 pic.twitter.com/FWpUJ9zfeM
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 9, 2025
Joe Willock is sidelined due to concussion protocols following a head injury sustained against Brentford. He missed the recent events against Leicester City and is ruled out for the upcoming meetings against Man United. The club will assess his condition further before determining his availability for subsequent encounters.
Anthony Gordon, having served a three-match suspension, remains unavailable due to a groin injury sustained during international duty with England. He has not yet returned to full training, and his participation in upcoming events is uncertain.
Sven Botman is recovering from knee surgery and is expected to be out until early May. Similarly, left-back Lewis Hall is sidelined with an ankle issue and may only return in late June.
Jason Tindall on the Premier League receiving a fifth UEFA Champions League spot this season:
“We’re in a position that we would have wanted to be in with eight games remaining. There are a lot of teams fighting for those positions.
We’ve got a busy week coming up but the most… pic.twitter.com/ghtUfWxCBW
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 11, 2025
On a positive note, Alexander Isak, who experienced minor groin discomfort, featured in the recent victory over Leicester City and is deemed fit for selection. Joelinton and Kieran Trippier participated in the same match without issues.
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Manchester United
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Manchester United (4-3-3): Pope; Krafth, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
| Key Players to Watch | Bruno Guimarães, Alexander Isak |
| Team Strengths | High-quality pressing, swift vertical attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Injuries to key defenders |
| Key injuries and suspensions | Lewis Hall, Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, Joseph Willock |
Manchester United Team News
Manchester United’s recent form has been inconsistent. They played out a goalless draw against Man City, a result that left them in 13th place in the Premier League.
Manager Ruben Amorim set up his team in a compact 5-4-1 formation, focusing on defensive solidity and quick transitions. This structure congested the central areas, limiting the opposition’s attacking options and leading to few clear-cut chances.
From OT to OL, thank you for your magnificent support despite a difficult night getting to the stadium.
It doesn’t go unnoticed, Reds ❤️#MUFC || #UEL pic.twitter.com/undurNNIwO
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 10, 2025
City’s Pep Guardiola employed a narrow diamond 4-4-2 formation, which inadvertently played into Manchester’s defensive strategy. By lacking width, the rival’s attacks became predictable and easier to contain.
This tactical setup resulted in City reaching an Expected Goals (xG) of only 0.49, their lowest in a Premier League meeting since October 2023.
Man United’s approach emphasized defensive organization and counter-attacking opportunities. Bruno Fernandes was a key player in transitions, finding pockets of space to initiate attacks. However, despite moments of promise, the squad struggled with decision-making in the final third, causing a lack of good goal-scoring opportunities.
The boss 🇵🇹#MUFC || #UEL pic.twitter.com/LJJjJemyw6
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 10, 2025
Patrick Dorgu, the young wingback making his fifth Premier League start, produced a fine individual performance. He exploited the spaces left by City’s narrow setup, providing width and testing their backline. His performance suggests he could secure a regular spot in Amorim’s system.
There are positive updates on the injury front. Amad Diallo has stepped up his recovery ahead of the season’s end, and Kobbie Mainoo has returned to training.
Matthijs de Ligt is dealing with a foot injury sustained in the match against Nottingham Forest, which caused him to miss the recent draw against Man City.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Newcastle
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot; Ugarte, Fernandes; Dorgu, Mount, Garnacho; Hojlund.
| Key Players to Watch | Bruno Fernandes |
| Team Strengths | Compact defensive play in the deep block |
| Team Weaknesses | Injuries and a lack of cohesion in the final third |
| Key injuries and suspensions | Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt, Jonny Evans |
Newcastle vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Statistics
Historically, matches between Newcastle and Manchester United have been fiercely contested.
In their last five encounters, the visitors secured one victory and the hosts took four. The most recent meeting at Old Trafford saw Newcastle emerge at the top with a 2-0 scoreline.
Newcastle vs Manchester United Player Focus
Alexander Isak is a pivotal figure in Newcastle’s attack, consistently posing a threat to opposition defenses. His ability to find space and clinical finishing make him a key player to watch in the upcoming fixture.
Bruno Fernandes remains central to Manchester’s creative endeavors. His vision, passing range, and goal-scoring skills are crucial for unlocking defenses. His performance will sway United’s attacking success against Newcastle.
Newcastle vs Manchester United Tactical Analysis
The home squad have demonstrated tactical flexibility, often through a 4-3-3 formation. This setup allows them to press high and exploit width through wingers like Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes.
Their recent success against Leicester showed pressing and quick transitions, with full-backs supporting the assault and midfielders making late runs into the box.
Three from three for Bruno in March 😍🔥
🏅 United Player of the Month
🏅 #PL Player of the Month
🏅 #PFA Fans’ Player of the Month#MUFC pic.twitter.com/peH1TEC38W— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 8, 2025
Manchester United continue to play with a 3-4-2-1 setup. However, this system still faces challenges, particularly in the opponent’s final third. The recent draw against Man City demonstrated issues with a lack of attacking width and cohesiveness between Garnacho, Fernandes, and Højlund.
Bet hereNewcastle vs Manchester United Prediction
- Pick: Newcastle to win
- Odds: 1.66 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Manchester United
Manchester United will likely adopt a low defensive block, aiming to exploit quick vertical transitions by rapidly delivering the ball to their front three. This method proved effective in away fixtures against Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Their 5-4-1 formation successfully congested space in their half and facilitated counter-attacking opportunities.
However, fatigue from recent meetings may impact their performance. When facing an opponent like Newcastle away, United might lack the energy for robust resistance.
The hosts enjoyed a whole week of rest following a comfortable victory over Leicester. They’re poised to implement high-intensity pressing and swift attacks against Manchester United. Even if Anthony Gordon remains unavailable, Newcastle have ample resources to pin the opposition deep and secure a win.
Newcastle vs Manchester United Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Newcastle. Total Over 1.5
- Odds: 1.61 (22Bet)
Newcastle displayed impressive form in their last three fixtures, scoring seven times and creating numerous opportunities.
Manchester United have conceded goals in eight of their previous ten away PL games, making it extremely challenging for them to contain Newcastle’s potent attack. For this reason, I expect the hosts to score more than one goal on Sunday.
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