Newcastle vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Michael Carrick’s men looking to build on winning run as they visit injury-ravaged Geordies

The race for Champions League qualification could take a dramatic turn as Manchester United visit Newcastle on Wednesday evening.

That win leaves them level on points with Aston Villa and three points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool. Three points against the Magpies on Wednesday, though, could see them consolidate their hold on third, pending the result of Villa’s meeting with Chelsea.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have fallen well off the pace in the race for a European berth, arguably due to the demands of their Champions League campaign and resultant injuries.

Their middling form will give Carrick some confidence, too. The Magpies come into this tie having lost five of their last six league matches, most recently tasting defeat at home to Everton. They also failed to beat relegation favourites Wolves in late January.

They are facing a brutal run of fixtures, too, with Manchester City in the FA Cup, Barcelona in the Champions League, and a league visit to Chelsea all on the horizon, before the month ends with the small matter of a Tyne and Wear derby.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Newcastle vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The match will take place at St. James’ Park in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Where to watch Newcastle vs Manchester United

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm GMT ahead of a 7.30pm kick-off.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Newcastle vs Manchester United team news

United’s injury list has grown considerably in recent weeks, with three defenders picking up new issues.

Luke Shaw was withdrawn early in the Crystal Palace match following a tough tackle from Daniel Munoz, before Harry Maguire came off late on.

Speaking at full-time, Carrick said neither was at 100 per cent: "They just weren't feeling too well. Hopefully they will be feeling better soon."

It remains to be seen whether either will be involved on Tyneside, but Carrick should provide a further update at his pre-match press conference.

Injury worry: Luke Shaw

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Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount are both pushing to return from injuries for this match, though it may come too soon for the pair.

Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu will both remain in Manchester as they recover from a lower back issue and a torn hamstring, respectively.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have seen their season derailed by injuries in recent weeks.

Bruno Guimaraes, Tino Livramento and Fabian Schar are all closing in on comebacks from their respective injuries, but none are expected to be available midweek.

Sidelined: Bruno Guimaraes

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Lewis Miley remains sidelined with a niggling thigh injury, but is hoping to make a comeback by the end of the month.

Jacob Ramsey was brought off early at the weekend due to illness, but he is expected to be fit for the visit of United.

Emil Krafth is out for the season with a knee injury.

Newcastle vs Manchester United prediction

As Newcastle prepare for this match, Eddie Howe may well be preoccupied with the following fixtures: an FA Cup fifth-round tie with Manchester City and a Champions League last-16 clash with Barcelona.

For United, who are out of both domestic cups and not involved in European competition, full focus is on the trip to Tyneside.

Should Howe opt to rest key players with an eye to keeping them fresh for next week’s Cup exploits, the door would swing wide open for Carrick’s side to take advantage and grab all three points.

Manchester United to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Five of the last seven meetings between these two sides have been won by Newcastle, though Man United, then under the premiership of Ruben Amorim, won the reverse of this fixture 1-0 on Boxing Day thanks to a goal from Patrick Dorgu.

Newcastle wins: 45

Manchester United wins: 91

Draws: 41

Patrick Dorgu scored the winner in the reverse of this fixture

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Newcastle vs Manchester United match odds

Newcastle to win: 7/5

Manchester United to win: 7/5

Draw: 11/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).