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The first domestic silverware of the season will be on the line Sunday when Newcastle United and Manchester United face off in the English League Cup final in London. Manchester United are making their first appearance in the final since winning their fifth EFL Cup in 2016-17. The FA Cup they won three months later was the most recent trophy for the storied club. Newcastle haven’t played in a domestic cup final since the 1998-99 FA Cup, which they lost 2-0 to Man United. They were League Cup runners-up in 1975-76, and their last title of any kind came in 1969. Still, the Magpies are right in the race for a top-four spot in the English Premier League this season, sitting one point back in fifth with a game in hand. Manchester United are third in the Premier League table.
Kickoff in London is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. United are +111 favorites (risk $100 to win $111) on the 90-minute money line in Caesars Sportsbook’s latest Manchester United vs. Newcastle United odds. The Magpies are +230 underdogs, a 90-minute draw is priced at +235 and the over/under for total match goals is 2.5. Before locking in any Newcastle vs. Manchester United picks, make sure you see the English League Cup predictions and best bets from soccer insider Jon Eimer.
Eimer, widely known as “Buckets,” is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more.
He is 51-28 (+22.92) on all soccer article predictions for SportsLine in 2023, bringing a profit just shy of $2,300 for $100 bettors. He also is on a stunning run on his English competition picks, going 28-5 (+23.19) on his Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup predictions. Anyone who follows him is way up.
Now, Eimer has broken down the Manchester United vs. Newcastle match from all sides. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Newcastle vs. Manchester United:
- Man U vs. Newcastle spread: Man U -0.5 (+120)
- Man U vs. Newcastle over/under: 2.5 goals
- Man U vs. Newcastle 90-minute money line: Man U +111, Newcastle +230, Draw +235
- Man U vs. Newcastle to lift the trophy: Man U -187, Newcastle +138
- Man United: They have scored at least two goals in 10 straight games.
- Newcastle: They have allowed five goals over their past eight matches.
- Man U vs. Newcastle picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Manchester United
The Red Devils are on an impressive nine-match unbeaten run that includes a 2-1 victory against Barcelona in a Europa League match Thursday. Fred and Antony scored as United advanced to the Round of 16, where they will face Real Betis. Man U are 16-3-1 in their past 20 matches – the loss was to EPL leaders Arsenal – and have a 47-16 goal advantage over that span. The past two meetings between these teams were 1-1 and 0-0 draws, but Man U won the previous four. They should be much more comfortable in Wembley, essentially their home away from home.
Marcus Rashford has a minor knock but hopes to be ready to go. He was held off the score sheet Thursday after scoring six goals in the previous five games. The 25-year-old has 24 goals and seven assists in 37 matches this season. Newcastle have yielded five goals over their past four matches and will be playing with a third-string goalkeeper. Nick Pope is suspended, and Martin Dubravka is ineligible to play as a Manchester United loanee. The duo of Rashford and Bruno Fernandes (seven goals, nine assists) can wreak havoc, and five other Red Devils have scored at least four goals.
Why you should back Newcastle
The Magpies are going to lock things down and do everything they can to win their first title of any kind in 54 years. An us-against-the-world mentality is right up their alley, and they are one of the best defensive teams in world football. They have yielded 15 goals in 23 EPL matches. That’s eight fewer than any other team, and the Magpies are the only one allowing less than one per match. Nick Pope, who leads the league with 12 clean sheets, is out on a red-card suspension, so Loris Karius should be in net. He can count on the reliable Fabian Schar and Sven Botman to hold down the middle.
Joelinton also plays a big defensive role from his midfield spot, and the Brazilian is fourth in tackles won (36) and seventh in blocks (37). Kieran Trippier wins his share of tackles (34, seventh) and puts dangerous crosses into the box from left back. He has four assists, leads the league in corners (121) and is second in passes into the penalty area (62). The Magpies aren’t prolific scorers, but the likes of Miguel Almiron (10 goals), Callum WIlson (seven) and Alexander Isak (three in 11 games) are capable. The Magpies also will be much more rested after United played a tense match Thursday.
How to make EFL Cup and Man U vs. Newcastle picks
Eimer has broken down Sunday’s Newcastle vs. Manchester United League Cup final from every angle. He is taking the Under on the goal total, has another play with around a +600 payout and offers his full breakdown of the EFL Cup final. He’s only sharing those picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Manchester United vs. Newcastle in Sunday’s EFL Cup final? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Newcastle vs. Man United, all from the soccer expert up almost $2,300 on his soccer picks in 2023.
