Manchester United vs Newcastle United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Magpies are on a two-match winning run against the Red Devils.

Manchester United will face off against Newcastle United in their matchweek 18 contest of the 2025-26 English Premier League. This is going to be an intense outing, taking place at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.

The Red Devils will be at home, and they must use it to their advantage. They are coming in after facing a 1-2 loss against Aston Villa in their previous league game. Manchester United could’ve done better, but lost three points instead.

Even though they will be at home for their upcoming game, it is not going to be an easy one for them. This is due to their last two results against Newcastle.

The Magpies held Chelsea FC to a 2-2 draw in their last league match. They did really well in the first half, but conceded two goals in the second. Due to this, they had to settle for a draw.

The Eddie Howe-led Newcastle United have secured two wins in their last two matches against Man United. It is going to keep them confident coming into their upcoming Premier League outing.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Old Trafford
• Date: Saturday, December 27
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST (Friday, December 26; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

Up next: Newcastle on Boxing Day 🥊 pic.twitter.com/jlRr0Y8NS5

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 23, 2025

Form:

Man United: W-D-W-D-L

Newcastle: W-D-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Matheus Cunha (Man Utd)

Matheus Cunha was the sole goal scorer for Manchester United in their 1-2 loss against the Villans. He will be looking to come up with another top performance so that he can help his side in the attacking front and in the midfield. The 26-year-old has scored three goals and has an assist in 14 Premier League appearances this season.

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Nick Woltemade is coming in after netting in a sensational brace in the previous league game, but it was not enough to get Newcastle United a win. He has been one of the main men in the final third for the Magpies and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The 23-year-old has scored seven goals and has an assist to his name in 14 league matches for his side.

Match Facts

• Manchester United have failed to secure a win in their last two matches.
• Newcastle United are undefeated in their last two games.
• The Magpies have defeated the Red Devils four times in their last five attempts.

Man Utd vs Newcastle: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester United to win @8/5 AK Bets
• Goals over 3.5 @13/8 bet365
• Matheus Cunha to score @2/1 Star Sports

Injury and Team News

Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo will not be in action for Manchester United due to their injuries. Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire are likely to sit out due to their fitness issues. Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo are away on national team duty for AFCON 2025.

Newcastle United will miss out on the services of William Osula, Valentino Livramento, Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth and Daniel Burn. They are injured. Nick Pope might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 181

Man Utd won: 92

Newcastle won: 48

Draws: 41

Predicted Lineups

Man United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Lammens (GK); Yoro, Heaven, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Mount, Cunha; Sesko

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Ramsdale (GK); Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to put up an intense battle, but Manchester United are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Newcastle United in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Man Utd 3-2 Newcastle

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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