Newcastle vs Manchester United prediction 02.04.2023

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Sunday, 2nd April 2023
• Kickoff: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CEST
• Venue: St. James Park

When Newcastle got the new owners last season, it was clear they would become one of the best Premier League teams very soon. This season, they could secure the Champions League spot. Right now, Newcastle are two points behind the fourth spot, but with two games fewer than Tottenham, Eddie Howe's team is in a good position. After a slump in form during February, Newcastle improved by collecting six points in two matches before the international break. In the previous game, they won 2-1 on the road against Nottingham Forest. 

Newcastle, too often, have problems with scoring goals. They scored only six goals in the last seven matches. Also, five of those seven games went under 2.5 goals. 

Manchester United didn't have much success since Alex Ferguson left, but with Erik ten Hag as the head, there is again hoping for Manchester United fans. They even dreamed about the Premier League title at some moments in the season. That dreams are over, but they should finish in the top four teams and continue building for the future. Manchester United are without a loss in the last four matches. In the previous game, they won 3-1 at home in FA Cup against Fulham. 

Newcastle vs Man United pick: Under 2.5 goals

Manchester United allowed only one goal in the last three matches. Also, two of those three games went under 2.5 goals. 

Newcastle and Manchester United had two h2h matches this season and both finished with two or fewer goals. In the Premier League tie in October, it was 0-0 at Old Trafford. Last month, the teams had an encounter in EFL Cup final. In that game, Erik ten Hag's team won 2-0.