Henry Roldán
Next Sunday, two of the most prestigious teams in English soccer will face each other at the iconic Wembley Stadium in a bid to lift the Carabao Cup 2023 trophy: Manchester United vs Newcastle will take to the pitch for what promises to be an enthralling encounter.
The Red Devils enter the final in high spirits, having crushed Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate in the semi-final of the tournament. Meanwhile, the Magpies secured their spot in the final with a 3-1 victory over Southampton.
It’s worth noting that these two teams have met before in the Premier League, on matchday 11, where the match ended in a goalless draw. However, this time the stakes are much higher and both teams will be giving it their all to claim victory. At JefeBet, we’re excited to bring you the best preview of this decisive match between Manchester United vs Newcastle. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and insights as we count down to what is sure to be a memorable clash at Wembley Stadium.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Manchester United vs Newcastle Carabao Cup Final on February 26, 2023
- Where: Wembley Stadium – London, England
- When: Sunday, February 26, 2023, 11:30 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Manchester United (+120) / Tie (+240) Newcastle (+260)
- Asian Handicap: Manchester United (-0.25, -114), Newcastle (0.25, -110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+108) Under (-130)
- Both teams score: Yes (-117) / No (-108).
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet.
Betting on Manchester United
Manchester United will enter the upcoming match with their heads held high, having enjoyed a recent run of success that has placed them in an unbeatable moment. Their aspirations of fighting for the Premier League title remain intact, and they have already secured a spot in the round of 16 of the Europa League, having defeated Barcelona last Thursday.
Under the leadership of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United have emerged as one of the most feared teams in Europe in recent weeks, and they will be looking to build on that momentum by claiming their first title of the campaign on Sunday.
The Red Devils have made light work of the ongoing Carabao Cup, breezing through every round with ease. After conceding two goals to Aston Villa in the distant third round of the tournament, they have gone on to blank Burnley, Charlton, and Nottingham Forest in two games, with a whopping ten goals scored and none conceded.
Manchester United’s impressive offensive prowess has been a key factor in their success, and they will be hoping to have star striker Marcus Rashford back in action. The young player, who was injured in the game against Barcelona, has been on a scoring spree, having scored 16 goals in his last 18 games, reaching a personal high of 24 goals for the season.
In addition to their attacking prowess, Manchester United can also rely on goalkeeper David de Gea, who has kept five clean sheets in their last nine Premier League matches. As the stage is set for the upcoming match, all eyes will be on Manchester United as they seek to continue their impressive run of form and secure another victory.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): David de Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia; Casemiro, Fred; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Wout Weghorst.
Betting on Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle find themselves in a precarious position in the current Premier League, currently sitting in fifth place and in dire need of a win this Sunday to begin justifying the significant investment made during the winter transfer window to strengthen their squad.
Similar to Manchester United, the Magpies encountered some difficulty in the distant third round of the Carabao Cup, where they had to rely on penalties to eliminate Crystal Palace. However, they have since gone on to dispatch Bournemouth, Leicester, and Southampton, scoring six goals and conceding just one in the process.
Led by manager Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s strength lies in their defense, as they have conceded the fewest goals in the current Premier League season, with just 15 goals conceded.
Despite this impressive feat, the club has struggled to secure wins, having only lost two matches so far in the English league. Moreover, their 11 draws are the highest in the league, and they have drawn five of their last seven games.
While defensive solidity is important ahead of their clash with the powerful Manchester United attack, Newcastle’s lack of scoring form may hinder their chances, as they have only managed to score one goal in their last seven games.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Sven Botman, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock; Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak, Allan Saint-Maximin.
JefeBet Prediction
Two of the best teams of the current season in England face each other in a clash that will surely capture the attention of the entire soccer world this coming Sunday. United’s good performances, as well as their offensive performance, have been the talk of the town for several weeks now and they come into this match as favorites.
Of course, all eyes are on the recovery of Marcus Rashford, the Red Devils ‘ goal man since the return from the World Cup break and who must make a difference against a great Newcastle defense.
For their part, the Magpies have a real wall to defend their goal, but their offensive drought is truly worrying and to compete with United they need much more than a good defense.
In their favor, Erik ten Hag’s men are coming off a high-revving match against Barcelona three days ago and might be physically tired. It’s also worth noting that the last two matches between these teams have ended in a draw and with less than three goals on the scoreboard.
Prediction: Under (MAN 1 – NEW 1) / United win on penalties.
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