Newcastle United will aim to continue their winning streak as they face Manchester United in a Premier League match on Sunday. Newcastle enters the game following a dominant 3-0 victory over Leicester City, while Manchester United comes off a 2-2 draw against Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals. Newcastle boasts a strong recent form with four consecutive wins, including three in the league. In contrast, Manchester United`s form has been inconsistent, with one win, two losses, and two draws in their last five games.
The match is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. ET at St. James` Park. Newcastle are favored to win at -155 odds, while Manchester United are underdogs at +390, and a draw is priced at +320. The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. Football expert Martin Green has provided his insights and predictions for this highly anticipated match.
Alexander Isak Expected to Score
Newcastle`s impressive season, their best since a fourth-place finish in 2022-23, is largely driven by forward Alexander Isak. In 27 starts, Isak has scored 20 goals and provided five assists, demonstrating his attacking prowess with 73 shots, 34 of which were on target. He recently scored in a 2-1 victory over Brentford on April 2.
Internationally, playing for Sweden on March 25, Isak scored and assisted in a 5-1 win against Northern Ireland. He also found the net against Manchester United in their last encounter on December 30, scoring from one of his three shots.
Newcastle Favored to Win with Under 4.5 Goals
Newcastle has had the upper hand in recent clashes with Manchester United, winning four of their last five encounters. They have outscored Manchester United 10-3 since April 2023, with only one of those matches exceeding 4.5 total goals. Newcastle won their last game against Manchester United 2-0 on December 30.
Midfielder Jacob Murphy has also been a key contributor for Newcastle, highlighted by his two goals in the recent win against Leicester City. He also contributed an assist in the Brentford game. This season, Murphy has seven goals and nine assists in 27 appearances. Newcastle has maintained a clean sheet in two of their last three league games and has won five of their last seven home matches in the EPL.
