Newcastle United vs Manchester United FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Manchester United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

A high-stakes clash awaits at St James’ Park this Sunday at 9 p.m. IST as Newcastle United host Manchester United. With just seven games left, the Magpies are eyeing a Champions League berth and can’t afford to slip. Meanwhile, the Red Devils, out of the top-five race, will play with freedom as they aim to finish the season with pride and purpose.

Newcastle come into Sunday’s showdown flying high after a dominant 3-0 win over Leicester, following gritty victories over Liverpool in the EFL Cup final (2-1) and West Ham (1-0). In contrast, Manchester United have stumbled with back-to-back draws—2-2 against Lyon in the Europa League and a goalless Manchester Derby. 

Current Standings: Currently Newcastle  finds itself at 6th position in the table with 53 points, while United continues to languish at the 13th position with 38 points.  

Head-to-Head Record: With 33 wins in 59 games, it's Newcastle who holds the bigger advantage in this rivalry, which has produced 16 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

Newcastle United head into this game full of confidence on the back of four straight wins across all competitions. Their standout victory however, was of course the Liverpool one in the EFL Cup that ended their 70 year wait for silverware. Overall, 2025 has been very good for the Magpies. They have lost just one of their last five Premier League matches. 

Sunday offers a golden chance for the Magpies with a game in hand to soar above fourth-placed Manchester City. But Eddie Howe knows the stakes go both ways—eighth-placed Fulham are lurking only four points behind. With the table this tight, every point is precious.

Jacob Murphy could be the difference-maker for Newcastle, having already teed up Isak seven times in the league this season. Fresh off a brace in the 3-0 win over Leicester, Murphy now boasts 19 goal contributions in 33 games—eight goals and 11 assists. He’s just one shy of hitting 20 for the first time in his Premier League career. Sunday could be the day! 

Team News 

Newcastle will be without a couple of key names on Sunday, with Lewis Hall sidelined by a foot injury and Joe Willock still recovering from a concussion. Adding to the concern, Anthony Gordon remains a doubt, leaving Eddie Howe with some big decisions to make.

Newcastle United  Probable XI - Pope (GK); Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Barnes, Isak

Manchester United FC Preview

While Newcastle stay locked on the Premier League, Manchester United are all-in on the Europa League—it's their lifeline to European football next season. They battled to a 2-2 draw away at Lyon, setting the stage for a decisive home leg in four days that could define their season. 

Turning to the league, United sit a worrying 13th—staring down their worst-ever Premier League finish. With seven games left, they must win them all to avoid a new low points tally, but even that feels far-fetched given they’ve yet to string together back-to-back league wins all season.

Few can rival Bruno Fernandes when it comes to creativity. The Man Utd skipper has crafted 75 chances in the Premier League this season—more than anyone else—marking his fifth campaign hitting that mark. Since 2003-04, only Kevin De Bruyne has done it more often, with seven such seasons. Once again, much will be expected from United’s Lynchpin come Sunday. 

Team News

Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined, set to miss a third straight game after picking up an injury in the loss to Forest. With the crucial Lyon second leg looming, Amorim may rotate on Sunday—Lindelof, Mount, and Zirkzee are all knocking on the door for a start.

Manchester United Probable XI - Bayindir (GK); Mazraoui, Lindelof, Yoro; Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu; Garnacho, Mount; Zirkzee

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs MANCHESTER UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

Regardless of current league positions, Newcastle head into this clash with confidence, having dominated recent meetings. The Magpies have won three of the last five encounters, losing just once, with the latest ending in a solid 2-0 victory. Remarkably, they’ve kept four clean sheets in those five games—a stat that could weigh heavily in their favor. 

Newcastle United to Win (2-1)

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