Newcastle United make the trip to Old Trafford on Wednesday evening where they will face Manchester United in the EFL Cup fourth round and we take a closer look at how the game could unfold.
In a repeat of last year’s final, hosts and holders come into this fixture on the back of a hefty 3-0 home defeat against rivals Manchester City at the weekend in the English Premier League.
Newcastle had to settle for a point against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their most recent game, with Callum Wilson getting on the score sheet twice for Eddie Howe’s side.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United
Wednesday 1 November, 21:15
EFL Cup
Manchester United picked up another defeat in the league in their most recent fixture, which means that Erik ten Hag’s side have now lost five out of their opening 10 fixtures in the league.
Ten Hag had a positive first season in charge at Old Trafford last term when he led his side to win the EFL Cup, but with the disappointing displays this term, his job might be under scrutiny if things do not change.
Marcus Rashford was in inspiring form last season for United, scoring 17 times in 35 league games, but his form has dropped drastically this campaign after he has scored just once in the opening 10 League fixtures.
Newcastle United have picked up some good form in recent times, after they have lost just once out of their last 10 games in all competitions, including some tough games in the UEFA Champions League.
Callum Wilson has been in superb goal scoring form for the Magpies, he has found the back of the net seven times in nine league games, including a brace on his last time out.
Bet9ja Tips & Codes
With the form of the two sides, we expect a victory for Newcastle and you can get odds of 3.25 for this to happen at Bet9ja, 90 minutes only. Newcastle haven’t won at Old Trafford for 10 years, so if they are to win, expect a close affair, meaning a 0-1 away win at 9.80 could be an interesting bet.
Wilson netted twice in his previous game and you can get odds for him to score again in this one of 3.25. In both sides previous match, there was over 2.5 goals, and you can get odds of 1.85 for this to happen again.
Bet9ja Odds (at time of writing, 90 minutes only): Manchester United win: 2.08, Draw: 3.40 Newcastle United win: 3.25
