History of the Manchester United v Newcastle United fixture
Manchester United prepare to entertain Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Wednesday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Devils are clearly on top, having won 47 and lost only 9 of the 76 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was earlier this season, the Red Devils carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sun 07 Oct | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 3 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2012/2013 | Wed 26 Sep | Man. Utd. | 2-1 | Newcastle Utd. | League Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Wed 04 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 3 - 0 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Man. Utd. | 1 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 19 Apr | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 0 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Mon 16 Aug | Man. Utd. | 3 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 04 Mar | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 2 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Manchester United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Red Devils in those games, with 6 conceded.
In complete contrast to Manchester United, Newcastle United are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Magpies have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Manchester United are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 18 games giving them a return of 43 points.
Newcastle United find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 18 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
| Newcastle United | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Manchester United fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Red Devils. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Manchester United | 14 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Newcastle United | Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 14 away matches. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here