Premier League 2024-2025: Newcastle vs Man United Prediction

Newcastle

Home Team
62%
VS

Man United

Away Team
18%
Draw: 20%
Over 2.5: 57%
Under 2.5: 43%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 31 22 7 2 72 30 42 73
2 Arsenal 31 17 11 3 56 26 30 62
3 Nott'm Forest 31 17 6 8 51 37 14 57
4 Chelsea 31 15 8 8 54 37 17 53
5 Newcastle 30 16 5 9 52 39 13 53
6 Man City 31 15 7 9 57 40 17 52
7 Aston Villa 31 14 9 8 46 46 0 51
8 Fulham 31 13 9 9 47 42 5 48
9 Brighton 31 12 11 8 49 47 2 47
10 Bournemouth 31 12 9 10 51 40 11 45
11 Crystal Palace 30 11 10 9 39 35 4 43
12 Brentford 31 12 6 13 51 47 4 42
13 Man United 31 10 8 13 37 41 -4 38
14 Tottenham 31 11 4 16 58 45 13 37
15 Everton 31 7 14 10 33 38 -5 35
16 West Ham 31 9 8 14 35 52 -17 35
17 Wolves 31 9 5 17 43 59 -16 32
18 Ipswich 31 4 8 19 31 65 -34 20
19 Leicester 31 4 5 22 25 70 -45 17
20 Southampton 31 2 4 25 23 74 -51 10

Recent Trends

Newcastle ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Leicester (Goals: 3 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Brentford (Goals: 2 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs West Ham (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Liverpool (Goals: 0 - 2)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 4 - 3)

Man United ⚪ ❌ ✅ ⚪ ✅

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Man City (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Leicester (Goals: 3 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Arsenal (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Ipswich (Goals: 3 - 2)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Newcastle

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.99
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.94
# Clean Sheets: 2

Man United

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.06
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.29
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Newcastle and Manchester United sees the home side as the clear favorites, with a 62.0% probability of winning. Newcastle holds the 5th position in the Premier League with 53 points, while Manchester United is positioned 13th with 38 points. The match is also predicted to feature more than 2.5 goals, with a 57.0% probability.

Match Analysis

Newcastle enters this fixture on a strong note, having secured wins in their last three matches against Leicester, Brentford, and West Ham. The Magpies have showcased offensive prowess with an average of 2.2 goals scored in their recent performances. Additionally, they've demonstrated defensive solidity with two clean sheets in their last five games. Their average expected goals (xG) of 1.986 suggests that their attacking efficiency is well in line with their goal tally. Conversely, Manchester United has had a mixed bag of results, with a recent win against Leicester, a loss to Nott'm Forest, and a goalless draw with Man City. The Red Devils have struggled offensively, averaging just 1.2 goals per game over their last five matches. Defensively, they have been more robust, conceding an average of 0.8 goals, indicating that their backline may be their strongest asset going into this match. Their xG of 1.058, however, highlights a need for improvement in converting chances into goals.

Final Prediction

Newcastle's recent form and superior league position give them the edge in this encounter. Their potent attack, coupled with a solid defense, positions them as favorites against a Manchester United side searching for consistency. A key factor to watch will be Newcastle's ability to capitalize on their attacking opportunities, which could very well determine the outcome of the match.