"Barcelona versus Newcastle match predictions, lineups, gambling advice, probabilities, and Bet Builder options"
Barcelona and Newcastle United are set to face off in an exciting Champions League match at St James' Park on Thursday, September 18, with a kick-off time of 8pm. The highly-anticipated encounter will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.
Barcelona, who scored an impressive 43 goals in last season's Champions League, five more than champions Paris Saint-Germain, will be without key players Gavi, Alejandro Balde, and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen due to injuries. However, Robert Lewandowski is set to lead the attack for the Spanish giants.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are aiming for another victory against Barcelona, following a 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in a previous Champions League match. Eddie Howe's Magpies, who finished bottom of their group in the 2023-24 Champions League season, have Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade as their main threat. Woltemade scored the only goal of the game on his debut against Wolves and is an outsider at 80-1 with Paddy Power to emulate Faustino Asprilla's hat-trick in Newcastle's 3-2 win over Barca in September 1997.
Sandro Tonali is priced at 5-2 by bet365 to have over 1.5 shots in the match, while Newcastle are backed to score the first goal, with odds of 21-20 from Coral and Ladbrokes. Bet365 has also boosted the odds for Joelinton to be shown a card from 7-1 to 10-1.
Newcastle have only scored two first-half goals in their last eight games, and both teams have scored in only one of their last seven Premier League matches. Interestingly, only one of Newcastle's last eight Champions League games featured over 3.5 goals.
Barcelona, who conceded 17 goals in their last eight away matches in Europe, will be hoping to tighten up at the back against a Newcastle side that has struggled to find the net in the first half.
Joelinton, who has been booked 23 times in his last 62 Premier League starts, making him a leading card candidate, will be a key player to watch for both teams.
As the two teams prepare to face off, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling encounter between two historic clubs in the Champions League. Will Barcelona continue their goal-scoring form, or will Newcastle upset the odds and secure a memorable victory? Tune in to TNT Sports 1 on Thursday to find out.
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