There’s only one Premier League fixture on Boxing Day this year but it’s a great one as Manchester United take on Newcastle in a battle that would be a big boost for both in their battle for European qualification. Check out our betting expert’s tips for the match, as well as details around talkSPORT BET’s exciting Christmas sign up offer which sees you receive £50 in free bets!
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Manchester United vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Our betting expert has three Manchester United vs Newcastle United tips for Friday, December 26th in the Premier League at Old Trafford (kick-off, 8pm). Scroll down for the analysis behind his selections.
- Over 1.5 Man United goals @ 1/1
- Manchester United to win 2-1 @ 10/1
- Matheus Cunha 2+ shots on target, Casemiro to make 2+ fouls, and Bruno Guimaraes to make 1+ fouls @ 5/1
More goals at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s home games have brought plenty of entertainment this term, with their eight matches at Old Trafford seeing 28 goals in total.
That tally was boosted by United’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth less than two weeks ago.
The Red Devils have scored 16 home goals, and they meet a Newcastle side that threw away a 2-0 lead against Chelsea on Saturday.
Newcastle have already fallen to 3-1 defeats at Brentford and West Ham, so their backline could struggle to keep United quiet.
The visitors look threadbare defensively, so the best way to side with the Red Devils is to back them to score a couple of goals.
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More travel trouble for Toon
Newcastle have won only once on the road in the Premier League, losing four of their eight away trips.
Their last away trip brought their worst result of the campaign, as they lost 1-0 at rivals Sunderland. Newcastle barely threatened in that game, and a visit to Old Trafford should bring another setback.
The Magpies have lost four of their last five away trips in the league and a Boxing Day trip to the Theatre of Dreams looks like a tricky proposition.
United have recorded three 2-1 wins this season and a repeat of that scoreline appeals at 10/1.
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Cunha’s quality to stand out in foul-heavy affair
With Bryan Mbeumo away at the Africa Cup of Nations, Matheus Cunha has taken on an increased role in United’s attack. He’s had 22 shots across his last three appearances, while he’s had at least two shots on target in each of those.
Cunha’s quality will be key for United, especially as this is expected to be a foul-heavy game. These two sides are in the top three in terms of cards received in the league.
Newcastle’s midfield draws plenty of fouls, which should be a problem for Casemiro. The Brazilian has committed at least two fouls in each of his last five games, while he averages two fouls per 90 minutes.
While Bruno Guimaraes excels at drawing fouls, the midfielder leads all Newcastle players with 28 fouls committed in the league this term.
The Red Devils have drawn 201 fouls in the league, so Guimaraes to make at least one foul completes this 5/1 treble.
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