It is Boxing Day, and this time we just have a match, and what a game we have in the Premier League. Manchester United are all ready to face Newcastle United. Old Trafford is the venue for this match. It is the home of Manchester United. The match will start at local time 8 PM (26th December), whereas it will be 1:30 AM (27th December) as per Indian Standard Time. What are your Manchester United vs Newcastle United Predictions?
Currently, Manchester United are in 7th place in the Premier League 2025/26 table with 26 points. They have seven wins, five draws, and five losses in the 17 matches they have played so far. At the same time, Newcastle United sit in 11th place in the table. They have six wins, six losses, and five draws in the 17 matches they have played so far in the Premier League.
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Boxing Day Fixture: Manchester United vs Newcastle United Predictions and Preview
Manchester United faced Aston Villa in their last match in the Premier League. They almost had many of their players out due to injuries, and a few players left for AFCON. Eventually, they lost the match 2-1, and it was a match away from home. At the same time, Newcastle United played Chelsea at their home in their last Premier League match. They gave away a 2-0 lead at halftime as the match ended in a 2-2 draw with both teams taking a point each.
The last time both teams met at this venue, Newcastle United grabbed a 2-0 win as Isak and Joelinton were the goal scorers. Basically, things have changed now, and Manchester United have a few key players out for this match, and Newcastle are very much aware of this. Our Manchester United vs Newcastle United Predictions are Newcastle United to win the match.
Scorline Prediction: Manchester United 1-3 Newcastle United
Team news & Playing XI
Manchester United will miss a lot of players for this fixture, and the main man would be their captain, Bruno Fernandes. Mbeumo, Amad, and Mazraoui are all out due to AFCON. Mainoo, Maguire, and De lit all have injuries. Casemiro is back after suspension. Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier, and Jamaal Lascelles are all who will miss the trip to Manchester.
Manchester United Expected XI:
Goalkeeper: Lammens
Defenders: Shaw, Dorgu, Heaven, Yoro, and Dalot
Midfielders: Ugarte, Casemiro, and Mount
Forwards: Cunha and Sesko
Newcastle United Expected XI:
Goalkeeper: Ramsdale
Defenders: Hall, Schar, Thiaw, and Miley
Midfielders: Tonali, Guimaraes, and Ramsey
Forwards: Gordon, Woltemade, and Elanga
