Manchester United and Newcastle United on December 30, 2024, is poised to be an intriguing encounter in the Premier League. Historically, Manchester United has enjoyed a favorable record against Newcastle; however, their current form raises questions about their ability to secure a victory. As of late December 2024, Manchester United sits at 14th place in the league standings and is enduring a troubling three-match losing streak . In stark contrast, Newcastle occupies the 5th position and enters this match with momentum from recent victories .
The Red Devils are 14th in the Premier League table and without much hope of making anything out of their Premier League campaign.
Newcastle, on the contrary, are on the up once more and seem destined to contend for a top-four spot.
The Magpies have benefitted from a relatively clean bill of health and they remain incredibly tough to beat at St James' Park. Eddie Howe's men have lost just one in seven games across all competitions since falling to West Ham on 25 November. Recent performances have pointed towards a side capable of sustaining a push during the second half of the season.
The Magpies have enjoyed a recent resurgence, and their 3-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa last time out moved them up to fifth in the standings. 
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Although they were beaten 3-2 in this same fixture towards the end of last season, they have only lost two of their past seven meetings with these opponents, and a run of four straight wins — in which they scored at least three goals in each game — means Eddie Howe's men will be confident of another good result.
Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Zirkzee, Amad; Hojlund.
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Man Utd (4-3-3): Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Predictions for this matchup vary among analysts. According to Hosangadi , a draw appears likely with a predicted scoreline of 2-2. This prediction reflects Manchester United's struggles despite their historical dominance over Newcastle. Additionally, betting tips suggest that fans might consider wagering on over 2.5 goals and expect Manchester United to score first. Conversely, Milton forecasts a triumph for Newcastle and recommends placing bets on Newcastle -1 on the handicap as they are viewed as favorites due to their superior form.
In terms of player availability, Manchester United will face significant challenges due to injuries and suspensions affecting key players such as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford . This situation could hinder their performance further against a well-prepared Newcastle side. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports channels at 8 PM; however, information regarding free online streaming options remains unspecified across various sources . Ultimately, this fixture promises excitement as both teams vie for crucial points in the league.
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