Match Predictions, Team Updates, Betting Strategies, Odds, and Bet Builder for Newcastle vs Barcelona
Newcastle United and Barcelona are set to clash in the Champions League on Thursday, September 18, with the match scheduled for 8pm at St James' Park, Newcastle. The highly-anticipated encounter will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.
In recent times, Newcastle's form in the Champions League has been less than impressive. They have scored only two first-half goals in their last eight games and only one of these matches featured over 3.5 goals. Moreover, Newcastle finished bottom of their group in the 2023-24 Champions League season. However, they celebrated a memorable 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in a previous Champions League match, which could give them a much-needed boost.
On the other hand, Barcelona, who are predicted to line-up with Robert Lewandowski as the striker, have been in fine form in Europe. They conceded 17 goals in their last eight away matches in Europe, but their attack has been prolific, scoring 43 goals in last season's Champions League, five more than winners Paris Saint-Germain. One of their key attackers is Raphinha, who scored 13 goals in the 2022 Champions League.
As for Newcastle, Nick Woltemade is expected to lead the line. Another player to watch out for is Sandro Tonali, who joined Newcastle United during the 2022/23 season and did not play for any other team that season. Tonali is priced at 5-2 to have over 1.5 shots in the match, and Newcastle are backed to score the first goal against Barcelona at odds of 21-20 by Coral and Ladbrokes.
Joelinton, who has been booked 23 times in his last 62 Premier League starts, is a leading card candidate for the Newcastle vs Barcelona match. His odds for being shown a card have been boosted to 10-1 with bet365.
With both teams struggling for form in their respective leagues, this Champions League match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Don't miss it on TNT Sports 1!
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