Premier League on Sky Sports: Man Utd vs Newcastle betting preview and tips
Boxing Day action boils down to a single Premier League match, with Manchester United welcoming Newcastle United to Old Trafford.
The festive fixture arrives with both sides dealing with disruption and frustration, setting the stage for a potentially volatile contest.
Form, fitness, and familiar flaws all loom large as the two teams look to close out the holiday programme on a high.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
The tale so far
United were dealt a major setback last weekend when skipper Bruno Fernandes picked up an injury against Aston Villa, ruling him out of this encounter.
Ruben Amorim is also without Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui due to AFCON commitments, making the task of maintaining momentum significantly tougher.
Still, Old Trafford has been a source of encouragement, with the Red Devils winning half of their eight home matches and finding the net 16 times.
Newcastle, meanwhile, continue to undermine themselves, having surrendered more points from winning positions than any other side this season.
Their latest collapse saw a two-goal advantage disappear against Chelsea, a missed opportunity that would have lifted them into the league’s top half.
With just six away points all term and a recent history of high-scoring meetings between these sides, there’s hope that Boxing Day’s lone fixture delivers the drama it promises.
Best bets
Newcastle to win
United are missing a number of players and Newcastle can draw confidence from winning two of their last three away matches.
Both teams to score
This selection has proven reliable, landing in each of United’s last five matches and in four of Newcastle’s previous five.
Woltemade shot on target
The Red Devils have managed just a single clean sheet across their last 17 Premier League games, while Woltemade comes into the fixture after scoring twice in his most recent appearance.
Key information
Recent form
Man Utd | W-D-W-D-L
Newcastle | W-D-L-W-D
Head-to-head recap
13/04/2025 | Newcastle 4-1 Man Utd [Premier League]
30/12/2024 | Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle [Premier League]
15/05/2024 | Man Utd 3-2 Newcastle [Premier League]
02/12/2023 | Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd [Premier League]
01/11/2023 | Man Utd 0-3 Newcastle [EFL Cup]
Where to watch
UK | Sky Sports – 20:00 BST
US | Peacock – 15:00 EST
Responsible gambling
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