Newcastle to win – Opponents missing many key players

Both teams to score – strong trend

Woltemade shot on target – solid trend

Boxing Day’s solitary fixture comes live from Old Trafford, as Manchester United host Newcastle United in the English Premier League.

The hosts suffered a massive blow against Aston Villa last week, as captain Bruno Fernandes was forced off with an injury, keeping him out of this match.

In addition to losing Bryan Mbuemo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui to AFCON, Ruben Amorim’s Man United side faces an uphill battle to continue their decent form.

United have been relatively impressive at home this season, winning four from eight and scoring 16 goals.

As for the visitors, it’s the same old story this season, as Newcastle have dropped a league-leading 13 points from winning positions this season.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side let a 2-0 lead slip against Chelsea last week, a result that would have taken the Magpies into the top half of the English Premier League.

Only three teams have picked up fewer than Newcastle’s six points on the road, with a solitary win coming against Everton in gameweek 13.

This fixture has produced 12 goals in the last three occurrences, let’s hope Boxing Day’s only fixture can live up to its potential.

What are the best bets for Manchester United vs Newcastle?

Newcastle to win

Man United will be without star player Bruno Fernandes due to injury, as well as Mbuemo, Diallo, and Mazraoui, due to AFCON.

Newcastle have won on two of their last three trips.

Both teams to score

Has landed in all of Manchester United’s last five, four of Newcastle’s last five.

Woltemade shot on target

Man United have kept one clean sheet in 17 Premier League matches.

Woltemade scored a brace last week.

Where can I watch Manchester United vs Newcastle?

| UK | Sky Sports | 20:00 BST | 

| US | Peacock | 15:00 EST | 

What is Manchester United’s current form?

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What is Newcastle’s current form?

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What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Manchester United and Newcastle?

13/4/2025 – Newcastle 4-1 Man United (Premier League)

30/12/2024 – Man United 0-2 Newcastle (Premier League)

15/5/2024 – Man United 3-2 Newcastle (Premier League)

2/12/2023 – Newcastle 1-0 Man United (Premier League)

1/11/2023 – Man United 0-3 Newcastle (Carabao Cup)

What is Man United’s predicted team?

Lammens – Dalot, Yoro, Heaven, Shaw, Dorgu – Mainoo, Ugarte – Cunha, Mount – Sesko

Injured – Fernandes, De Ligt, Maguire

Doubts – None

Unavailable – Diallo, Mbuemo, Mazroui

What is Newcastle’s predicted team?

Ramadale – Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall – Guimaraes, Tonali, Ramsey – Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon

Injured – Burn, Livramento, Trippier, Osula, Krafth, Lascelles, Botman

Doubts – Pope

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