Manchester United vs Newcastle Prediction 30.12.2024 | Premier League

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: 30.12.2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Old Trafford (Manchester)

A nightmare season for United continues. They’ve had their worst start to a season since the Premier League was founded, and new manager Ruben Amorim has yet to find a solution to the numerous problems plaguing the club. Manchester United suffered their third consecutive loss on Thursday, this time to Wolverhampton, who defeated them 2-0 on home soil. That marked their eighth league defeat of the season, dropping them to 14th place in the standings. The villain was none other than one of the most experienced players on the team, Bruno Fernandes, whose red card at the start of the second half played a key role in determining the outcome of the match.

On the other hand, Newcastle have bounced back after a poor start to the season and struggles with injuries, now being one of the teams in the best form in the entire league. In their last outing, they comfortably defeated Aston Villa 3-0 at home, securing their third consecutive win without conceding a goal. Once again, their standout players Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon were on the scoresheet, with reliable Joelinton also contributing.

MANCHESTER UTD VS NEWCASTLE PICK: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

Last season, these two teams played an exciting match at Old Trafford that ended with 5 goals and a victory for the home side. It’s very possible we could see a similar high-scoring game this time around. United’s defense is currently unstable and unreliable, prone to making beginner mistakes. It’s hard to imagine them not conceding in this match, especially against a team that has scored 16 goals in their last 5 games. BTTS (Both Teams to Score) seems like the safest bet.