Eddie Howe’s side have secured their Premier League status, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to play for between now and the season’s conclusion on May 22.
United are still to face Arsenal and Burnley and will want to end the season on a high before they enter what could be a transformative summer window.
Some great mid-season form means they have left relegation worries behind them and can play these two games relatively pressure-free.
Their opponents, meanwhile, both have plenty to play for and will undoubtedly be tough tests for Howe’s side.
But what is the supercomputer, courtesy of FiveThirtyEight, predicting for Newcastle between now and the end of the season? And how does it forecast the race for the title, fourth place and the relegation battle to finish?
Here, we take a look at the supercomputer’s latest predictions of what the final 2021/22 table will look like:
17. Burnley
Burnley know that two wins in their final two games will be enough to secure their Premier League status. Aston Villa and Newcastle United are the opponents for Mike Jackson’s side this week. Chances of relegation = 35% Photo: Shaun Botterill
18. Leeds United
A last-gasp equaliser boosted Leeds’ survival hopes on Sunday but they remain relying on other results to stay a top-flight team. Chances of relegation = 56% Photo: George Wood
19. Watford
Rob Edwards watched on as the Hornets were hammered by Leicester City on Sunday. Another rebuilding job is required at Vicarage Road if they are to bounce back to the Premier League. Chances of finishing 19th = 93% Photo: Luke Walker
20. Norwich City
Another return to the Championship was confirmed last month after another hugely disappointing season at Carrow Road. Chances of finishing 20th = 93% Photo: Nathan Stirk