- Here is the Newcastle vs Man United prediction article which breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The match will be staged at St James Park on Wednesday March 4, 2026.
- Kickoff is at 11:15pm EAT.
Manchester United travel to St James’ Park on Wednesday to face Newcastle United, aiming to extend their impressive Premier League form under Michael Carrick.
Carrick continues to steer United to greater heights since taking the reins from the now-jobless Ruben Amorim. In the seven matches he has overseen, he has won six and drawn once.
The former Middlesbrough coach has accumulated 23 points in nine Premier League games as Manchester United head coach (W7 D2) across both spells.
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This is the joint-best start after nine games by any manager in the competition’s history, alongside Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur.
United’s resurgence under Carrick continued on Sunday, as they came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford. That result stretched their unbeaten league run to 11 matches, featuring seven wins and four draws.
While they benefited from a controversial refereeing decision to equalize via a Bruno Fernandes penalty, the in-form Benjamin Sesko once again struck the Red Devils’ winner.
In addition, United’s UEFA Champions League ambitions for next season look very attainable. They currently sit in third place on the log with 51 points and will be looking for nothing less than three points to hold onto that spot.
They will be especially keen to keep pace with Liverpool in fifth place, who squandered their chance by losing to a resurgent Wolves on Tuesday. They also aim to pull away from Aston Villa, whom they are level on points with but lead thanks to a superior goal difference.
On the other end, the Magpies have lost three consecutive Premier League home games for the first time since February 2021 under Steve Bruce.
Indeed, Newcastle have conceded 23 home goals in the top flight this season, with only Wolves (30) and West Ham (27) shipping more.
Their most recent encounter was a crashing and disappointing 3-2 defeat to Everton last Saturday.
Here are the key details for the Newcastle United vs Manchester United match, along with some betting tips.
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What time does Newcastle vs Manchester United match kick off?
The two will lock horns at St James’ Park on Wednesday, March 4, with kick-off set for 11:15 pm EAT.
Newcastle vs Man United team news
Carrick revealed after the Palace game that both Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw had been feeling unwell ahead of kick-off, the latter forced to withdraw midway through the first half following a collision with Daniel Munoz.
Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, and Matthijs de Ligt were not in the squad against Oliver Glasner’s side.
Patrick Dorgu is our only other sidelined player, as he continues his recovery from an injury sustained in January.
Bruno Guimaraes, Fabian Schar, Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento, and Emil Krafth are all likely to be missing for the hosts, with Jacob Ramsey another potential doubt through illness.
Magpies vs Red Devils predicted lineups
- Newcastle United:Â Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
- Manchester United:Â Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Newcastle vs Manchester United head-to-head record
These two sides will be meeting for the 183rd time in history. United have won 93 of those encounters, while Newcastle hold 42 victories, with 41 matches ending level.
Man Utd are looking to record a Premier League double over Newcastle for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign; they won 1-0 at Old Trafford on Boxing Day thanks to a goal from Patrick Dorgu.
Recent five Premier League meetings
- Dec 26, 2025: United 1-0 Newcastle
- Apr 13, 2025: Newcastle 4-1 Man Utd
- Dec 30, 2024: Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle
- May 15, 2024: Man Utd 3-2 Newcastle
- Dec 02, 2023: Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
Newcastle vs Man United prediction and betting tips
Newcastle have won their last three home Premier League matches against Man Utd, as many as in their previous 18 combined.
The Magpies last had a longer home league winning run against the Red Devils between 1915 and 1931 (10).
Newcastle have lost each of their last three Premier League home games, last losing more consecutively at St James’ Park between August and October 2018 (5).
Manchester United definitely come into this match as the favorites to win on the road and walk away with maximum points as they look to strengthen their Champions League bid.
However, you can’t rule out the hosts, who are also a solid team that could spoil their party or even break their good form.
Thus, fans should expect a thrilling match in which we can likely see goals from both sides.