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Manchester United FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Manchester United FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Newcastle United FC
Mon 30 Dec 2024 · 20:00 UTC Old Trafford 73,809 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 4' Alexander Isak
0–2 19' Joelinton
Lisandro Martinez 61' Y
Y 80' Fabian Schar

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Assistant 1 Adrian Holmes
  • Assistant 2 Simon Long

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

8
2
6
Manchester United FC 16 games · Avg 3.0 goals Newcastle United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-30 Manchester United FC 0–2 Newcastle United FC 2024-05-15 Manchester United FC 3–2 Newcastle United FC 2023-12-02 Newcastle United FC 1–0 Manchester United FC 2023-04-02 Newcastle United FC 2–0 Manchester United FC 2022-10-16 Manchester United FC 0–0 Newcastle United FC

Recent Form

Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Newcastle United FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
22 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 0–3 L
15 Dec Manchester City FC A 2–1 W
12 Dec FC Viktoria Plzeň A 2–1 W
07 Dec Nottingham Forest FC H 2–3 L
Newcastle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Manchester United FC A 2–0 W
26 Dec Aston Villa FC H 3–0 W
21 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 4–0 W
14 Dec Leicester City FC H 4–0 W
07 Dec Brentford FC A 2–4 L
04 Dec Liverpool FC H 3–3 D

Season Stats

Manchester United FC Newcastle United FC
#10 Position #19
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts). Newcastle United FC are 19th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Old Trafford!
  • 4' The Sweden Alexander Isak breaks the deadlock on 4 minutes. 0-1!
  • 9' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 14' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 19' What a strike from Joelinton! The score is 0-2.
  • 24' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Harvey Barnes suffering a number of foals already.
  • 29' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 33' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Joshua Zirkzee has done his job and it is now time for Kobbie Mainoo to step up.
  • 38' Newcastle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 48' Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 4 assists in the Array this season.
  • 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 58' Newcastle United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Valentino Livramento is hanging Kieran Trippier on the field on 58 minute.
  • 61' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lisandro Martinez on 61 minutes.
  • 64' Another substitution for Manchester United FC to replace Casemiro by Alejandro Garnacho on 64 minute.
  • 69' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 74' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Fabian Schar argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Antony. He replaces Matthijs de Ligt on 83 minute.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Anthony Gordon as he leaves the pitch. Joe Willock steps in for Newcastle United FC.
  • 90' Anthony Gordon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Manchester United FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Amorim

Newcastle United FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eddie Howe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcus Rashford 4
Anthony Martial 3
Bruno Fernandes 3
Cristiano Ronaldo 2
Matthew Longstaff 2
Harvey Barnes 2
Anthony Gordon 2
Allan Saint-Maximin 2

Head to Head

2024-12-30 Manchester United FC 0–2 Newcastle United FC 2024-05-15 Manchester United FC 3–2 Newcastle United FC 2023-12-02 Newcastle United FC 1–0 Manchester United FC 2023-04-02 Newcastle United FC 2–0 Manchester United FC 2022-10-16 Manchester United FC 0–0 Newcastle United FC

Manchester United FC Form

2024-12-30 Manchester United FC 0–2 Newcastle United FC L 2024-12-26 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 Manchester United FC L 2024-12-22 Manchester United FC 0–3 AFC Bournemouth L 2024-12-15 Manchester City FC 1–2 Manchester United FC W 2024-12-12 FC Viktoria Plzeň 1–2 Manchester United FC W 2024-12-07 Manchester United FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC L

Newcastle United FC Form

2024-12-30 Manchester United FC 0–2 Newcastle United FC W 2024-12-26 Newcastle United FC 3–0 Aston Villa FC W 2024-12-21 Ipswich Town FC 0–4 Newcastle United FC W 2024-12-14 Newcastle United FC 4–0 Leicester City FC W 2024-12-07 Brentford FC 4–2 Newcastle United FC L 2024-12-04 Newcastle United FC 3–3 Liverpool FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.34 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC16% Draw34% Newcastle United FC50%
Actual: Newcastle United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.45
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 19%
81%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
84%
Manchester United FC or Newcastle United FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC6% Draw61% Newcastle United FC33%
Actual: Newcastle United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
25.8%
0 – 1
24.8%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 3
5%
1 – 3
2.1%
2 – 1
1.5%
0 – 4
1.4%
2 – 0
1.1%
2 – 2
1%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Newcastle United FC covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% — 99%
-1 1% 8% 90%
-0.5 10% — 90%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 30% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 16% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
71% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.