Match Pack: Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Based on historical data and recent form, the upcoming clash between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James’ Park is likely to be a closely contested affair. The previous high-scoring draw of 3-3 between these two sides suggests that we could be in for another entertaining fixture, possibly with multiple goals on the cards. Newcastle will take confidence from their superior home form this season, averaging nearly 2 points per game, and will look to leverage this advantage against a Manchester United team that has struggled on the road, averaging just over a point per game away.

The key for Newcastle will be capitalizing on their attacking prowess and exploiting any defensive vulnerabilities Manchester United might present. Manchester United, on their part, will aim to rectify their average away performances while relying on their historic strength in head-to-head encounters, having claimed victory in 19 of the last 34 matches against Newcastle.

Given the statistical tendency for BTTS (both teams to score) in their fixtures, there is a good chance both teams will find the back of the net in this match. Expect a tight battle with potential for goals from both sides, possibly resulting in a draw or a slim win for either team. Newcastle has a slight edge due to home conditions and current form, but Manchester United’s ability to bounce back in key matches cannot be overlooked. A 2-2 draw or a 2-1 result favoring Newcastle seems a plausible outcome.

Insights

• Newcastle United has a slightly positive head-to-head record when playing at home against Manchester United.
• Historical matches between Newcastle and Manchester United have a high average of goals scored, indicating potential for a high-scoring game.
• Both teams have had several encounters ending in draws; thus, a draw is a possible outcome.
• Newcastle is in better form at home compared to Manchester United’s average away form.
• Newcastle averages 1.86 points at home, while Manchester United averages 1.13 points away this season.
• Previous encounters suggest BTTS (Both Teams to Score) happens nearly half the time, which could be likely in this match.
• Manchester United has been more dominant historically with more wins in head-to-head matchups.
• The last match between the two teams ended in a high-scoring draw (3-3), indicating potential for another high-scoring affair.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St James’ Park is 1-1, occurring in four matches.
• In the past 29 home games for Newcastle United against Manchester United, the hosts have claimed victory 8 times, with 7 matches ending in draws and 14 wins for Manchester United. The goal tally stands at 50-37 in Manchester United’s favor.
• Historically, across 63 encounters, Newcastle United has secured 11 victories, 16 matches have concluded in draws, and Manchester United has triumphed 36 times. The overall goal difference is 124-67 favoring Manchester United.
• Manchester United’s last away win at Newcastle United was recorded in 2020.
• In the previous season, Newcastle United won 1-0 at home, while Manchester United emerged victorious with a 3-2 home win.
• Newcastle United scores 27% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• Manchester United nets 35% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Newcastle United is currently on a three-match winning streak.
• Newcastle United has not lost to Manchester United in their last three home encounters.
• This season, Newcastle United failed to score in only 2 out of their 14 Premier League home games.
• Manchester United have struggled to score in 6 of their 15 away Premier League matches this season.
• Alexander Isak leads Newcastle United in scoring with 20 goals, while Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United’s top scorer with 8 goals.
• Jacob Murphy has provided the most assists for Newcastle United at 8, with Bruno Fernandes contributing 9 assists for Manchester United.
• Joelinton has received 9 yellow cards, the most for Newcastle United, and Manuel Ugarte has accumulated 8 for Manchester United.
• Newcastle United secures the lead by halftime in 51% of their games, compared to 22% for Manchester United.

• Newcastle United wins 51% of their halftimes, while Manchester United wins 22% of theirs.
• Newcastle United emerged as the winner in their last clash with Manchester United.
• Newcastle United won their most recent meeting by a two-goal margin.
• When Newcastle United leads 1-0 at home, they win 81% of their matches.
• When Manchester United leads 1-0 away, they win 60% of the time.
• Newcastle United overturns a 0-1 home deficit 37% of the time.
• Manchester United recovers from a 1-0 away disadvantage 15% of the time.
• Newcastle United is outperforming Manchester United in the Premier League.
• Newcastle United’s recent performance in the last five matches is better than Manchester United’s.
• Newcastle United has lost just once in their last five matches against Manchester United across all competitions.
• In their last five encounters, Newcastle United has won four times, while Manchester United won once, with no draws.
• Newcastle United has lost just once in their last five Premier League games against Manchester United.
• Manchester United has managed only one victory in their last five Premier League clashes against Newcastle United.
• On average, Newcastle United scores 2 goals per match against Manchester United, who score 0.6 goals.
• The average total goals in matches between Newcastle United and Manchester United is 2.6.
• The average number of first-half goals in these encounters is 1.
• Newcastle United averages 2.04 goals at home, with Manchester United averaging 1.35 goals away.
• A year ago, Manchester United was in 6th place with 51 points; now, they are 13th with 38 points.
• Manchester United is on a run of two matches without scoring a goal.