Magpies eager for revenge: Win at MUFC?

Last season, the two clubs met in the final of the 2022/23 EFL Cup, and now there will be a rematch of the cup final in the round of 16 of the current League Cup competition. Manchester United will welcome the visitors from Newcastle at Old Trafford and are slightly favored. Surprisingly though, the Magpies certainly have the potential to win at MUFC.

After two consecutive winless competitive games, however, it is understandable odds-wise that Newcastle will approach the cup match at Old Trafford as underdogs. The Saudi club has also failed in the Premier League recently after the home defeat against BVB and only picked up a point at Wolves. Our Manchester United vs. Newcastle tip is nevertheless aimed at the guests.

Man United is not in a very good shape. Although Erik ten Hag’s team has won three of the last four competitive matches. However, in these three matches MUFC did not leave a good impression. The defeat in the city derby against City put an end to the supposed flight of fancy.

It’s possible that the next setback will follow in the 2023/24 EFL Cup. Manchester United have only won once against the Magpies in their last four competitive games. It therefore has Value to make a prediction on the visitors in Wednesday’s match between Manchester United vs. Newcastle.

Manchester United – Statistics & current form

Manchester United started the League Cup as defending champions. Last season, the Red Devils lifted the EFL Cup for the first time since 2017. It was a consolation prize after a mixed season, as MUFC lost out to city rivals City in the league competition and “only” finished third in the table.

Whether Man United can defend their title from last season remains to be seen, as Erik ten Hag’s charges have played a weak season so far. It should also be noted that Manchester United have only ever successfully defended a cup title – FA Cup or League Cup – once in the club’s entire history.

Therefore, against an opponent like Newcastle United, it cannot be ruled out that Manchester United will lose during the week. This assessment is supported above all by the weak derby performance against City. In the energy-sapping league encounter, MUFC lost 3-0 and were woefully outplayed throughout the match. United even came away happy with three goals conceded.

Only home record against NUFC is encouraging

In the cup, Manchester United now builds on the H2h against Newcastle United. Despite winning only one of their last four competitive matches against NUFC, United are optimistic going into the home match against the Magpies. In fact, the Red Devils have not lost a single home duel against Newcastle since December 2013.

As a result, Man United have been unbeaten against Newcastle United for eight home matches in a row. The 20-time English champions from Manchester have won six of these eight matches. If that record is improved, Manchester United vs. Newcastle offers odds of 2.15 for tip 1.

At least five players will miss the home match against Newcastle on the side of Man United. Changes compared to the last starting eleven, which last lost the city derby against City, cannot be ruled out for the hosts. Enough room for rotation is namely available at United.

Predicted lineup of Manchester United:
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon; Amrabat, Eriksen; Antony, Mount, Garnacho; Hojlund

Newcastle – Statistics & current form

Newcastle are burning for revenge on Wednesday night. Last season, the Saudi club fell to Manchester United in the final, missing out on a first cup title since 1955. Now, NUFC can take revenge, although the Magpies will have to tweak their poor record at Old Trafford to do so.

Newcastle has not won at MUFC for almost ten years. If you still want to bet on Manchester United vs. Newcastle, you can get odds of up to 3.50 on the black and white team to win. For this purpose, a free bet can also be used at the bookmakers.

Since the 2016/17 season, Newcastle have only reached the quarter-finals in two of the last six EFL Cups. Both appearances were in the last three years, so NUFC can be confident of reaching the last eight this time as well. Especially since the recent record in the league also speaks in favor of it.

Solid start to the season for the Magpies

After ten matchdays in the English top flight, Newcastle United are in sixth place. The Black and Whites have only lost three of those ten league games. Since the last league defeat to Brighton, the Saudi club has gone unbeaten in the Premier League six times in a row. One of those victories was an 8-0 thrashing of Sheffield United.

In the EFL Cup, however, Newcastle has already eliminated Manchester City from the competition. The Magpies won the cup against the Himmelblauen 1:0. Now the next club from Manchester is to follow.

Head coach Eddie Howe is expected to field the same starting eleven that was used against Wolverhampton last weekend. No major changes are expected against an opponent like Manchester United. At least six players are still out through injury at NUFC.

Predicted Newcastle lineup:
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Lascelles, Targett; Willock, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Gordon

Manchester United – Newcastle Direct comparison / H2H record

Manchester United and Newcastle meet for the 177th time overall. So far, MUFC leads the head-to-head comparison against the Magpies. Manchester United have won 91 of the 176 meetings. Newcastle have won 44 times, and there have also been 41 draws between the two clubs.

Last season the two clubs met three times. After drawing in the first leg of the 2022/23 Premier League, Manchester United beat Newcastle 2-0 in the 2023 League Cup final. NUFC gained revenge with a 2-0 win over Man United in the second round of the PL 2022/23.

Manchester United – Newcastle tip

The Magpies have already knocked Manchester City out of the competition in the previous round, so they are confident going into the cup duel against Manchester United. Although the hosts from Manchester won three of the last four competitive matches, MUFC’s role as favorites is not understandable. After all, Erik ten Hag’s team did not make a good impression recently.

Man United also failed miserably at Manchester City last weekend and even got off lucky with a 3-0 defeat. With a similar performance, the next defeat is imminent in the League Cup. Newcastle are eager for revenge anyway and can also end their negative streak at Old Trafford with a win on Wednesday night.

It’s been just under ten years since the Black and Whites have won at MUFC’s stadium. Nevertheless, our Manchester United vs Newcastle tip targets the visitors. We choose a moderate stake of three units for this. The best odds are offered by Bet365