Newcastle United vs Manchester United predictions, Mar 04, 2026

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As Newcastle United prepares to host Manchester United at St James’ Park on March 4, 2026, this English Premier League clash promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams in solid form. Newcastle’s recent performances have been commendable, securing three victories in their last five matches, demonstrating resilience and attacking intent. Their tactical setup often prioritizes wing play, which can exploit Manchester’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Conversely, Manchester United arrives with a stronger momentum, having won four of their last five outings. Their cohesive play and midfield control have been key factors in their success, as they look to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. With a balanced approach, the visitors may aim for quick transitions that capitalize on any defensive lapses from Newcastle.

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.32 for a home win and 2.77 for an away victory, reflecting the closely matched nature of this fixture. Probability assessments lean towards a 44.3% chance of a Newcastle victory, while a draw stands at 27.1%. A predicted scoreline of 1:1 suggests a tightly contested battle, with both sides capable of capitalizing on their respective strengths. Given the stakes, fans can expect an exhilarating match, though no outcome is guaranteed.

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Newcastle 39%

Draw 25.2%

Man Utd 35.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.4	3.7	2.7
	2.47	3.9	2.67
	2.5	3.75	2.65
	2.53	3.91	2.75	Watch and Bet
	2.4	3.6	2.63
	2.49	3.88	2.69

Latest Results

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23.02.26 Everton – Manchester United – 0:1 10.02.26 West Ham United – Manchester United – 1:1 07.02.26 Manchester United – Tottenham Hotspur – 2:0 01.02.26 Manchester United – Fulham FC – 3:2 25.01.26 Arsenal FC – Manchester United – 2:3

Facts

Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 11 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Newcastle won 3.

Newcastle is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Man Utd is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Man Utd may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Newcastle has had a series of away games.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Newcastle won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 27:35. (average 1.4:1.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Newcastle won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 14:11. (average 1.6:1.2).

Latest Head To Head

26.12.25 Manchester United – Newcastle United – 1:0 13.04.25 Newcastle United – Manchester United – 4:1 30.12.24 Manchester United – Newcastle United – 0:2 15.05.24 Manchester United – Newcastle United – 3:2 02.12.23 Newcastle United – Manchester United – 1:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Arsenal	28	18	7	3	56:21	35	61
2	Manchester City	27	17	5	5	56:25	31	56
3	Aston Villa	27	15	6	6	38:28	10	51
4	Manchester Utd	27	13	9	5	48:37	11	48
5	Chelsea	27	12	9	6	48:31	17	45
6	Liverpool	27	13	6	8	42:35	7	45
7	Brentford	27	12	4	11	40:37	3	40
8	Bournemouth	27	9	11	7	43:45	-2	38
9	Everton	27	10	7	10	29:31	-2	37
10	Fulham	27	11	4	12	38:41	-3	37
11	Newcastle	27	10	6	11	38:39	-1	36
12	Sunderland	27	9	9	9	28:33	-5	36
13	Crystal Palace	27	9	8	10	29:32	-3	35
14	Brighton	27	8	10	9	36:34	2	34
15	Leeds	27	7	10	10	37:46	-9	31
16	Tottenham	27	7	8	12	37:41	-4	29
17	Nottingham	27	7	6	14	25:39	-14	27
18	West Ham	27	6	7	14	32:49	-17	25
19	Burnley	27	4	7	16	29:52	-23	19
20	Wolves	28	1	7	20	18:51	-33	10

English Premier League Outrights

1. Arsenal: 1.49 (62.53%)

2. Manchester City: 2.72 (34.24%)

3. Manchester United: 73 (1.27%)

4. Aston Villa: 108.67 (0.86%)

5. Liverpool: 150.33 (0.62%)

6. Chelsea: 192 (0.48%)

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