Man United vs Newcastle: Premier League betting tips, odds & predictions

• Man United backed to beat the Magpies on Boxing Day

• Matheus Cunha tipped to find the net for a third straight game

• An entertaining affair with over 2.5 goals predicted

Ahead of the Boxing Day action from the Premier League, Ladbrokes shares its top Man United vs Newcastle betting tips and predictions, with live odds.

While Ruben Amorim's side were beaten at Villa Park, Newcastle claimed a hard-fought point against Champions League-chasing Chelsea, and both sides will feel they have a point to prove in what is this season's only Boxing Day fixture.

Below, Ladbrokes shares its expert Man United vs Newcastle Bet Builder, with Matheus Cunha backed to get on the scoresheet again.

With his goal against Aston Villa in last weekend's 2-1 defeat, Matheus Cunha took his Premier League tally for the season to three, and is now starting to find his feet at a crucial time. With the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo away at AFCON, Cunha will need to step up in front of goal on a consistent basis - and we're backing him to do so on Boxing Day.

A goal against Newcastle would make it three in three for the Brazilian, and with Bruno Fernandes also looking unlikely to feature, Cunha will be carrying a lot of fans' hopes on his shoulders. A strong December has shown everyone what he's capable of, and we're predicting another fine outing for him at Old Trafford on the 26th.

Man United's last three Premier League games have produced no fewer than 16 goals, with Ruben Amorim's side having been involved in more goals than any other side so far this season. Growing to be clinical up top, while also leaking chances at the other end, the Red Devils always guarantee entertainment, if nothing else.

Newcastle don't quite offer as much entertainment at either end, but are no strangers to goal-fests themselves, with only one of their last 10 games in all competitions producing fewer than 2.5 goals. Nick Woltemade bounced back from his Wear-Tyne derby disappointment with a brace last week, but a weakened Newcastle defence was also breached twice - so we're backing another high-scoring game here, with over 2.5 goals.

Ahead of a match that we're expecting to be full of attacking intent, we think corner markets could be an interesting avenue, so we're taking a look at which team will earn the most - with Newcastle our pick. The Magpies haven't won fewer than six corners in any of their last five Premier League games, and with the threat they carry from set pieces, it's always a useful weapon for Eddie Howe's side.

Direct wingers like Anthony Gordon, Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes will look to exploit the space between Man United's wing backs, driving into dangerous areas and getting away shots or crosses - that often get put behind for a corner. United will need to be wary of their visitors' threat from dead balls, and with such dangerous wide men, we think Newcastle will earn the most corners.

Wrapping up our Man United vs Newcastle betting tips & predictions, we're taking a look at the match betting, with Man United tipped as heavy favourites to pick up a Boxing Day victory - and we're backing the odds, predicting a home win.

The Red Devils have looked much better in recent weeks, and were perhaps unlucky to lose at Villa Park, but we think they'll bounce back at Old Trafford this week. Newcastle have won the last two meetings between the sides, but with just two wins from six in all competitions, form isn't on their side. Ladbrokes is predicting a Man United win, with Ruben Amorim's side giving fans the perfect late Christmas present.

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