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Manchester United vs Newcastle Prediction Premier League 26.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 24 December 2025

Manchester United vs Newcastle Prediction Premier League

Manchester United vs Newcastle Prediction and Betting Tips for the Premier League, scheduled for Friday, December 26, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NOW TV. This traditional festive fixture takes place at the iconic Old Trafford, with Taylor A. confirmed as the man in the middle. Manchester United currently sits in seventh place, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle is desperate to break into the top half after a rocky start to the campaign. In this article, you’ll discover Premier League Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.

Manchester United looks to extend their historic Boxing Day dominance against a struggling Newcastle side.
Red Devils playmaker Bruno Fernandes remains a major doubt after suffering a recent hamstring injury.
Newcastle United aims for consecutive Old Trafford wins for the first time since March 1935.
Matheus Cunha enters this festive clash in top form after scoring in back to back matches.
The Magpies have struggled to hold leads recently, dropping points from winning positions against Chelsea.
Manchester United faces a squad crisis with Diallo and Mbeumo currently away for international duty.

The biggest headline for the Red Devils is the potential absence of Bruno Fernandes. It is a massive blow, honestly. Statistics show that Ruben Amorim’s side has lost six of their last seven matches without their Portuguese captain in the lineup. Can they really find a creative spark without him? That remains the million dollar question. United is coming off a frustrating 2,1 loss to Aston Villa, where they were essentially picked apart by the brilliance of Morgan Rogers. Still, there is reason for optimism. Since late September, they have only lost twice in eleven games, showing a level of consistency we haven’t seen in years.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has challenged his squad to demonstrate leadership following a significant injury to captain Bruno Fernandes. Ahead of the Boxing Day clash against Newcastle, Amorim acknowledged that while the Portuguese playmaker is "impossible to replace," his absence provides a vital opportunity for others to step up. With Kobbie Mainoo also sidelined, United may look toward academy graduate Jack Fletcher to fill the creative void.

Source: theguardian.com

Both Teams to Score @1.52
When analyzing the playing styles of Ruben Amorim and Eddie Howe, a clean sheet seems unlikely for either side. Manchester United has been productive at home, scoring two goals per match, but their defensive line is often exposed. The Red Devils have conceded 1.5 goals on average at Old Trafford. Newcastle arrives with Anthony Gordon in fine form, having registered goal involvements in four of his last six outings. Furthermore, the Magpies' forward Woltemade is chasing records for German players in the Premier League. The statistics highlight a 57% combined average for BTTS across both teams' respective home and away fixtures. United’s missing creative hub, Bruno Fernandes, might hurt their winning chances, but Matheus Cunha’s league leading shot frequency ensures United will test the Newcastle goal. Conversely, Newcastle’s defensive lapses late in games suggest that even if they lead, United will find a way to score.