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December 26, 2025
Matchday 18 | Friday, December 26, 2025 | Old Trafford | 23:00 EAT
Boxing Day Blockbuster: Injury-Hit United Seek Revenge Over Hoodoo Newcastle! ⚔️
Old Trafford hosts the Premier League's lone Boxing Day fixture as Manchester United face Newcastle United in a festive grudge match. Ruben Amorim's Reds, ravaged by injuries and AFCON call-ups, desperately need a win to stay in European contention after recent stumbles. Eddie Howe's Magpies, strong in recent H2Hs but plagued by defensive absences, aim for a third straight Old Trafford victory – a feat unseen since the 1970s. With both sides leaky and depleted, this screams chaos, goals, and drama under the lights.
Today’s Official Bet Options
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Bet | Selection | Odds (Sokabet.co.tz) |
|---|---|---|
Main Bet | Both Teams to Score – YES | 1.70 ✅ |
Risky Bet | Over 4.5 Goals | 4.75 🔥 |
Safe Bet | Newcastle or Draw (Double Chance) | 1.90 ✅ |
Bet on Anytime Scorer | Anthony Gordon | 2.80⚡ |
Monster Correct Score | Manchester United 2-2 Newcastle | 12.00 🎯 |
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Current Form – Reds Depleted, Magpies Dangerous on Break
Manchester United (7th – ~26 points)
Mixed bag: Recent 2-1 loss at Villa; only 2 wins in last 8
Home woes: Winless in last few at Old Trafford; but Casemiro returns from ban
Massive injuries/AFCON: Fernandes (hamstring), Mainoo (calf), Maguire/De Ligt (out), Amad/Mbeumo/Mazraoui (AFCON) – youth heavy lineup
Newcastle United (11th – ~23 points)
Inconsistent: Recent 2-2 vs Chelsea; winless in last few aways
Defensive crisis: Botman, Burn, Trippier, Livramento, Krafth out – Miley/Thiaw patched backline
Counter threat: Gordon, Woltemade, Guimaraes/Tonali midfield bite
Head-to-Head: Newcastle's Recent Hex
Newcastle won 5 of last 6 vs United (including last 2 at Old Trafford); average 3.5 goals in recent clashes – over 2.5 in 80%, BTTS in 70%.
Tactical Breakdown
Amorim's makeshift 3-4-3 relies on Cunha/Sesko hold-up and youth energy – vulnerable to counters. Howe's depleted 4-3-3 absorbs, hits quick via Gordon/Murphy – both defenses leaky, midfield battles key, but injuries force open play.
The Killer Stat for BTTS & Over
Newcastle scored in 9/10 recent; United conceded in 8/10 homes. Last 6 H2Hs: BTTS + over 2.5 in 5.
Final Prediction
Manchester United 2–2 Newcastle United
Cunha levels early panic, Gordon counters twice – but Sesko rescues a point late. Shared spoils in chaotic draw, hoodoo lives on.
Bookies expect goals amid crises – BTTS/over is printing. Load on Sokabet.co.tz; Boxing Day delivers!
Stake smart, enjoy the solo festive fix, and let's green up. 💰
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