Newcastle vs MU score prediction: Humiliate the Red Devils

The match is considered pivotal for both teams, as Newcastle is competing for a Champions League spot while MU is desperate for points to salvage a disappointing season.

Newcastle sublimation and ambition

After a run of four consecutive victories in all competitions, including an emotional 2-1 win over Liverpool to bring home the League Cup after 70 years, Newcastle are flying high with high spirits. Coach Eddie Howe's team successively beat Brentford and Leicester to climb to 5th place in the rankings, before being surpassed by Man City.

However, the Premier League has just been awarded an additional Champions League spot – thanks to Arsenal’s victory over Real Madrid – making the “Magpies”’ chances brighter than ever. With one game left to play and eight decisive rounds to play, Newcastle know they cannot afford to slip up, especially when hosting a tired MU.

In particular, recent head-to-head form also favors the home team at St James' Park. Newcastle have won 4/5 of their most recent meetings with MU, including a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford last December. Another victory would help them complete the double against the Red Devils for the first time since... 1931.

MU – faint hope in Europa League

On the other hand, Man United entered this match with a weak face. After a regrettable 2-2 draw against Lyon in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals – where goalkeeper Onana made two serious mistakes – coach Ruben Amorim’s team extended their streak of 3 games without a win. In the Premier League, they only ranked 13th with a forgettable record: 10 wins, 8 draws and 13 losses.

Despite once being a contender for a European spot, MU now only looks to the Europa League as the only way to save the season. In the domestic league, if they do not win all 7 remaining matches, the Red Devils will certainly finish with the lowest number of points in their Premier League history.

The problem is even more serious when MU lost a series of key players due to injury, including Lisandro Martinez, Evans, Amad Diallo and goalkeeper Onana, who is likely to be rested after consecutive mistakes. It is expected that coach Amorim will rotate the squad to save energy for the return leg against Lyon, which means that young players like Zirkzee, Mount or Bayindir may be given a chance.

Predict the outcome

In terms of form, spirit and home advantage, Newcastle is clearly dominating. Meanwhile, MU is not only declining in terms of expertise but also losing internal confidence. With the determination to pursue the top 4, the "Magpies" can completely aim for another victory against the opponent that has been their obsession for decades.

Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United.