Newcastle and Manchester United are set to reignite their Premier League rivalry this weekend, with the Magpies hosting the Red Devils at St. James’ Park on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Read our comprehensive Newcastle vs Manchester United prediction and betting tips as Africa Foot expert Allan Damba analyses the form and stats ahead of this highly anticipated clash and provides his prediction of the outcome.
Newcastle are firmly in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification for next season, currently sitting fifth in the league table with 53 points from 30 matches. A coveted top-four finish is well within their reach as they are level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are aiming to climb into the top half of the table, currently occupying 13th place with 38 points from 31 games. The Red Devils trail Newcastle by a significant 15 points with just seven matches remaining this season.
Newcastle Recent Form Analysis
Newcastle have been in impressive form recently, securing four victories and suffering only one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. During this period, Eddie Howe’s team has been potent in attack, scoring nine goals while conceding just four.
- Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 loss
- Latest Result: Leicester 0-3 Newcastle
Manchester United Recent Form Analysis
Manchester United’s recent form has been more inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their previous five matches across all competitions. Ruben Amorim’s side has also scored nine goals but has conceded four in these games.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
- Latest Result: Olympique Lyon 2-2 Manchester United
Newcastle vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Recent head-to-head encounters heavily favour Newcastle:
- Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle
- Manchester United 3-2 Newcastle
- Newcastle 1-0 Manchester United
- Manchester United 0-3 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-0 Manchester United
Our Prediction for Newcastle vs Manchester United
Newcastle have clearly had the upper hand in this fixture recently and will also have the advantage of playing at home. The Magpies are also in better overall form, giving them a significant edge over Manchester United in this upcoming encounter.
We are tipping a Home Win for Newcastle with odds of 1.69 on 1xBet. For those seeking higher odds, a bet on Both Teams to Score (YES) at odds of 1.65 on 1xBet could also be considered.
Player to Watch
Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United): Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui has been a consistent performer for Manchester United this season. His performances have improved in recent weeks, particularly in the three-center-back system deployed by Amorim. He will need to be at his best to contain a strong Newcastle attack.
Best Odds and Betting Tips for Newcastle vs Manchester United
We’ve identified the following as potentially valuable betting tips for this match:
- Home Win (1): Odds of 1.69 on 1xBet.
- Both Teams to Score (YES): Odds of 1.65 on 1xBet.
