# Newcastle United vs Manchester United Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, and How to Watch — Premier League 2026

URL: https://technosports.co.in/newcastle-united-vs-manchester-united-match/  
Published: 2026-03-04  
Updated: 2026-03-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

St James’ Park. A Wednesday night under the lights. A free-falling Newcastle side hosting a Manchester United that simply refuses to stop winning. This **Newcastle United vs Manchester United match preview, prediction, teams, timings, and how to watch** guide has everything you need before one of the Premier League’s most electric fixtures.

## Newcastle United vs Manchester United: Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Newcastle United vs Manchester United |
| **Competition** | Premier League 2025/26 |
| **Date** | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
| **Kick-off Time** | 8:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM ET / 1:45 AM IST |
| **Venue** | St James’ Park, Newcastle |
| **Referee** | Peter Bankes |
| **VAR** | Paul Tierney |
| **Last Meeting** | Man Utd 1–0 Newcastle (Dec 26, 2025) |
| **Newcastle Position** | 13th |
| **Man United Position** | 3rd (level with Aston Villa) |

## How to Watch Newcastle vs Manchester United

| Country | TV / Live Stream |
| --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1 (coverage from 7:00 PM GMT) |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Peacock, NBC Sports App |
| 🇮🇳 India | Star Sports Select, Disney+ Hotstar |

## Match Preview — Struggling Hosts vs Red-Hot Visitors

This match tells two very different stories.

**Newcastle** are in freefall — five defeats from their last six league matches, three consecutive home losses, and a squad shredded by injuries. Bruno Guimarães, Livramento, and Schär are all nearing returns but remain doubts. Lewis Miley is sidelined, and Nick Woltemade is a major doubt too. Eddie Howe’s men have conceded eight goals in their last three home Premier League games — alarming ahead of a United side that simply doesn’t stop scoring.

![Newcastle United vs Manchester United](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mabn-chu.jpg)

**Manchester United** under interim boss **Michael Carrick** are a different animal entirely. They’ve racked up 19 points from 21 available since mid-January — a stunning turnaround. A 2–1 comeback win over Crystal Palace on Sunday lifted them to 3rd, and **Bruno Fernandes** (13 assists this season) and striker **Benjamin Šeško** (a goal every 49.7 minutes recently) are in devastating form. United have recovered nine points from losing positions in 2026 — more than any other side.

The caveat? United have not won at St James’ Park since 2020 and have lost their last three visits there.

## Predicted Lineups

**Newcastle United (4-3-3):** Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon

**Manchester United (4-2-3-1):** Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Šeško

## Prediction

Newcastle’s historic home advantage over United and their record of losing just two of 20 home evening kick-offs in the Premier League adds intrigue. But United’s current form and firepower are too hard to ignore. Expect goals, a spirited Newcastle fightback, and a narrow United win.

**Predicted Score: Newcastle 1–2 Manchester United**

The [Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League) is the top tier of English football, featuring 20 clubs competing across 38 matchdays — with this fixture one of the most-watched rivalries in world football.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What time does Newcastle United vs Manchester United kick off and where can I watch it?**

 The match kicks off at **8:15 PM GMT on Wednesday, March 4, 2026** at St James’ Park, and is live on **TNT Sports 1** in the UK, **Peacock/NBC Sports** in the USA, and **Disney+ Hotstar** in India.

### **Q: What is the predicted score for Newcastle United vs Manchester United?**

Based on current form, Manchester United are favourites — a **1–2 win for the Red Devils** is the predicted outcome, with Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Šeško expected to play key roles despite Newcastle’s strong recent home record against United.