Matchweek 18 of the Premier League has arrived as Newcastle makes the trip to face Man United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. This game will see the seventh-placed Red Devils take on the 11th-placed Magpies. Only three points separate the sides in the table.
United are +140 favorites on the moneyline for this one on DraftKings Sportsbook, with a draw available at +260. Fancy a Newcastle upset? They are +175 to pick up three points.
Man United vs. Newcastle Prediction, Pick
This bet can be found under the “Match Parlays” tab. For this bet to hit, we need Newcastle to win the game. If they tie, the bet will void. These are two of the best teams in the league on their day, but inconsistency has plagued both sides. I’ll give the edge to the Magpies in this Boxing Day showdown as they’ve gotten the better of Man United in recent matchups. Newcastle have won four of their last five games against the Red Devils in all competitions and two of those wins came in Manchester.
Now, let’s take a look at recent form. The Magpies have only lost one of their last seven games in all competitions, a 1-0 derby day loss to Sunderland. Man United have only won two of their last six, with those wins coming against Crystal Palace and Wolves. I would say these teams are pretty evenly matched, but the Magpies have the edge in terms of recent form and recent matchups between the sides.
