Newcastle vs. Manchester United Preview
Newcastle United will face Manchester United in an English Premier League match on Sunday, aiming to continue their winning streak. Newcastle comes into the game after a 3-0 victory over Leicester City, while Manchester United drew 2-2 with Lyon in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. Newcastle United has won four consecutive matches, three of them in the league. Manchester United has won one, lost two, and drawn two in their last five matches.
The match will kick off at 11:30 AM ET at St. James` Park. Bookmakers consider Newcastle the favorite with odds of -155. Odds for Manchester United are +390, for a draw +320, and the goal total is set at 2.5. It is recommended to check out the predictions of SportsLine expert Martin Green before placing bets on the Manchester United vs. Newcastle match.
Last year, Green`s soccer predictions were profitable, especially in Euro qualifiers (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07), and the Champions League (+3.05). Following his advice could bring good returns.
Martin Green`s Top EPL Picks
Here are Martin Green`s top predictions for the Premier League match between Newcastle and Manchester United on Sunday:
Alexander Isak to score (odds +102)
The Magpies, having their best season since 2022-23 when they finished fourth, rely on forward Alexander Isak. In 27 appearances, all starts, he has scored 20 goals and provided five assists, with 73 shots, 34 of them on target. On April 2, in a 2-1 victory against Brentford, he scored a goal with three shots.
Playing for Sweden on March 25, he scored a goal and provided an assist in a friendly match against Northern Ireland, which ended in a 5-1 victory. In the last game against Manchester United on December 30, Isak scored a goal with three shots, two of them on target.
Newcastle to win and under 4.5 goals (odds +110)
Newcastle has dominated the last five matches against the Red Devils, winning four out of five. They have also outscored Manchester United 10-3 since April 2023, but only once did the teams score more than 4.5 goals in total. In their last meeting on December 30, Newcastle defeated Manchester United 2-0.
Midfielder Jacob Murphy is also contributing to Newcastle`s success. In the last match against Leicester City on Monday, he scored twice. On April 2, in a victory against Brentford, he provided an assist and took three shots. In 27 appearances, 23 of them as a starter, he has scored seven goals and provided nine assists, with 35 shots, 13 of them on target. The Magpies have kept a clean sheet in two of their last three league matches and have won five of their last seven home matches in the EPL.
