Looking for key insights on the FA Cup match between Newport and Manchester United? Find our prediction, team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds here.
When Manchester United come to Rodney Parade for the FA Cup fourth-round match this coming Sunday, Newport will be hoping to leverage their home advantage.
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Newport Form
Newport swept all aside in their last three matches and started by winning 0-1 against Doncaster. They went on to defeat Eastleigh 1-3 and made it three on the spin against Wrexham in a 1-0 victory. The Exiles claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the FA Cup. They also drew two and lost two.
Manchester United Form
Manchester United claimed four points from a possible nine in their last three matches across all tournaments, which opened with a defeat 2-1 against Nottingham Forest. A 0-2 win followed against Wigan, before drawing 2-2 with Tottenham. The Red Devils recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the FA Cup. They recorded no draws but instead suffered defeat twice.
Newport vs Manchester United Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Newport and Manchester United. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Newport have scored in the last 16 home matches in a row in the FA Cup
- In 11 of the last 13 matches Newport played, both teams scored
- In the last 6 home matches in a row Newport played, both teams scored
- Newport have scored in 18 of the last 20 matches in the FA Cup
- Newport have conceded in 16 of the last 18 home matches
- Manchester United have scored in the last 18 matches in a row in the FA Cup
- In 7 of the last 8 matches Manchester United played in the FA Cup, both teams scored
- Manchester United have won 6 of the last 7 matches in the FA Cup while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 Manchester United matches in the FA Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Manchester United have won 5 of the last 7 matches in the FA Cup while scoring more than 2.5 goals
Newport vs Manchester United – In-form players
Shane McLoughlin has three strikes in six FA Cup matches for Newport, who will be relying on his services when clashing with Manchester United. The visitors are looking to Bruno Fernandes, who has provided his team with four FA Cup goals.
Newport vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Full-time result
Newport didn’t lose any of their previous seven games. At Rodney Parade, Newport won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, drawing five and losing one as well. Manchester United won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost four in this run.
Both teams to score
Newport scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Manchester United scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both Newport and Manchester United kept their opponents from scoring in just two of their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Newport, who scored an average of 1.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Manchester United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal in these matches.
Match predictions: Newport vs Manchester United
To sum up, the upcoming match between Newport and Manchester United seems to be a good betting opportunity.