Manchester Utd vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (15 May)

Despite a quality squad, Manchester United has not met expectations this season. Quickly dropping out of the race for the Big 4, the Red Devils are currently 8th in the Premier League and are 3 points behind 6th place. They can therefore still hope to obtain a European qualification. Unfortunately, recent dynamics do not encourage optimism. Indeed, Bruno Fernandes' teammates have only won against bottom-placed Sheffield United 4-2 in the last 8 days, for 4 draws and 3 defeats. After being held to a draw at home by relegated Burnley 1-1, they lost to Crystal Palace 4-0 and Arsenal last weekend 0-1.

Qualified for the FA Cup final, Manchester United will have a lot to do against neighbor Manchester City. 6th in the Premier League with 3 points ahead of their opponent of the day, Newcastle can have no other ambition than to maintain their position current ranking. The Magpies showed too much irregularity to hope for better. On the other hand, they finished strong and suffered only one setback in the last 8 days, for 5 victories and 2 draws. After dominating relegated Sheffield United 5-1 and Burnley 1-4, Newcastle were held to a draw at home by Brighton last weekend 1-1.

Manchester United are not spared from absences at the moment. Taking their place in the infirmary are the important defenders Varane, Shaw, Maguire and Lindelof, the attacking midfielder Mount and the long-term absentee Malacia. In addition, the participations of defender Lisandro Martinez, offensive executives Bruno Fernandes (10 goals and 7 assists in PL) and Rashford (7 goals in PL) and striker Martial are not assured. Revelation of this exercise, the young midfielder Mainoo (18 years old) should start. Attackers Garnacho (7 goals and 4 assists in PL) and Höjlund (8 goals and 2 assists in PL) are also applying.

Newcastle must do without senior defender Botman, midfielders Willock and Miley (17 years old) and replacement defenders Lascelles and Targett, all insufficiently recovered from their physical problems. Furthermore, the important defender Schär is uncertain while the midfielder Tonali has not finished serving his long suspension. The excellent full-back Trippier, however, was able to play again last weekend. Winger Gordon (10 goals and 10 assists in PL) and striker Isak (20 goals in PL) are the Magpies' most prominent offensive players this season.