Newport vs Manchester United Prediction & Match Preview

• Manchester United bagged two or more goals in three of the last four games in all competitions.
• Newport are 14th in the League Two standings after 28 rounds of the competition.
• Rasmus Hojlund delivered a goal and an assist in a 2-2 draw to Tottenham two weeks ago at Old Trafford.

A real buzz is expected in and around Rodney Parade on Sunday afternoon as famous Manchester United come to visit League Two side Newport County in the battle for the fifth round of the FA Cup. The gulf in quality between the two outfits is enormous and we would be shocked with anything other than United’s commanding victory.

That said, the FA Cup has brought is bigger miracles over the course of history and Manchester United are not quite the most reliable team out there, especially not under Eric ten Hag. The Red Devils somehow managed to eliminate Wigan Athletic with a 2-0 victory on the road in the previous round although we must say they did not shine at all on the occasion.

Manchester United have been very inconsistent so far in the season. Nevertheless, ten Hag seems to have finally found the right formula for his team’s attack of late. With Marcus Rashford back on the left side and Alejandro Garnacho moved to the right flank on Antony’s place, United’s attack looks much more lethal.

Newport County are 14th in the League Two standings. They are on a run of three successive wins, including a 3-1 road victory against Eastleigh in the third-round replay. Irish coach Graham Coughlan can be happy with his team’s recent defensive showings as Newport did not concede two or more goals in any of the last six outings across competitions. This will all count for little when they come face to face with a Premier League opposition, though.

Recent Meetings

Newport County and Manchester United have not had a chance to come across each other in the past.

Newport vs Manchester United Prediction

Manchester United bagged two or more goals in three of the last four games in all competitions. They are now set to face a fourth-tier opposition and we expect them to bag at least three or four goals without any problems on Sunday. FA Cup is the only competition in which Manchester United’s fans can at least dream of the title this season and it would be absolutely unacceptable for the Red Devils to drop the ball here at Rodney Parade. The main pick is Over 1.5 goals in the first half at the 1.72 odds as we can easily see the visitors finishing the job by the half-time break on Sunday.

Rasmus Hojlund finally produced a strong performance in the previous round of the Premier League. He delivered a goal and an assist in a 2-2 stalemate to Spurs at Old Trafford. We will back the Danish forward to score anytime against the League Two rival at the 1.50 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- January 26, 2024

Newport vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Over 1.5 goals in the first half

OK

1.80 Odds

Rasmus Hojlund to score anytime

OK

1.50 Odds

Correct Score: Manchester United 4-0

OK

	8.00 Odds
	7.50 Odds