About Match
Newcastle Utd U18 (1st, 12 pts) visit Manchester United U18 (5th, 6 pts) with 6 points between them. Manchester United U18 have been under-performing their position — 12th on five-round form against 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.67/0.33 for Manchester United U18 and 4/1.25 for Newcastle Utd U18 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.5.
Momentum sits with Newcastle Utd U18, winners of their last eight, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Recent form is uneven: 9/15 points for Manchester United U18, 15/15 for Newcastle Utd U18.
8 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Manchester United U18 6, draws 1, Newcastle Utd U18 1, at 4.25 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 75% of the meetings had three or more. The fixture has tightened lately: 3 goals per game over the last five meetings, down from 4.25 all-time.