Newcastle vs Barcelona Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Sep 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Newcastle vs Barcelona

Premier League side Newcastle host Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona in this Champions League match at St James' Park, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Friday 19 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Close Encounter

We’ll split our stake by backing Newcastle +0.25 at odds of 1.82 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Barcelona.

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Each Team Won Previous Clash

Newcastle United landed a home win in their last game, overcoming Wolverhampton Wanderers by a 1-0 scoreline at St James' Park in the Premier League. Eddie Howe's side had the majority of the ball enjoying 57% possession and four shots on target, with Nick Woltemade netting in the 29th minute.

Last season’s Champions League semifinalists Barcelona won their previous game, trashing Valencia 6-0 in La Liga at Estadi Johan Cruyff. The Catalan outfit had an impressive 72% of possession and recorded ten shots on goal, while Fermin Lopez and Raphinha both found the net twice.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Newcastle	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
8	Barcelona	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Newcastle have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Eddie Howe's side have averaged 55.2% possession, 441.5 passes and 7.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Bruno Guimaraes, William Osula and Alexander Isak are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Jacob Murphy and Kieran Trippier have racked up the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Nick Pope has 5 clean sheets.

Barca have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, averaging 22.2 attempts, 8.1 shots on goal and 2.7 goals. Los Culés average 72.2% possession, 652.4 passes, 7.7 corners in their favour and 3.2 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts.

Raphinha is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal both have 5. Ferran Torres is top assists provider with 4, while Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Nick Pope (GK), Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon.

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan García (GK), Jules Kounde, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martin, Marc Casado, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, Raphinha, Ferrán Torres.

Newcastle vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Newcastle vs Barcelona betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Newcastle at 1.82 in this Champions League game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

The first port of call is to check out the Champions League injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Newcastle vs Barcelona Champions League & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 2 consecutive games.

Newcastle +0.25 Probability

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Newcastle 2 - 1 Barcelona

Newcastle are available to back at 9.00 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Newcastle Over 4.5 Corners

Newcastle have covered the 4.5 corners line in six straight games. We’re going to take the Overs for Newcastle Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of 1.80.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Newcastle

Total

11.40 7.00 4.40

Home

10.90 6.70 4.20

Away

10.40 4.90 5.50

Barcelona

Total

10.60 7.10 3.50

Home

11.00 8.10 2.90

Away

10.70 6.30 4.40

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Newcastle vs Barcelona Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Barcelona Favourites to Win

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Barcelona are 2.35 for a Champions League victory, while Newcastle United are 2.75. The draw is trading at 3.75 should you think the game will end all square.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Barca at 1.73 and Newcastle at 2.00.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at 1.40.

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Robert Lewandowski is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 4.90, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Newcastle Stats

Barcelona Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.70 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 72.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 70.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches

Newcastle vs Barcelona Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Newcastle vs Barca team news before wagering. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Champions League, along with current injury news.