Newcastle-Milan Clash Preview, Forecasts, and Favorable Wagers Examined

🏟️ Tonight, Newcastle hosts AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League! The Magpies need a win and a draw or better for Dortmund against PSG to progress. A draw would see them in the Europa League.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle's last seven matches have resulted in only two victories. They're winless in five away games, losing four times. However, their home form is impressive. Since their 1-0 home loss to Dortmund on matchday five, they've beat Arsenal, Chelsea, and Man Utd at St. James' Park.

The win against Chelsea came after back-to-back away losses at Dortmund and Bournemouth. A 1-1 draw at PSG two weeks ago saw a 97th-minute goal conceded due to a VAR error. After a dominant home win over Man Utd, they've suffered two damaging losses, 3-0 at Everton and 4-1 at Tottenham in their last two matches.

Newcastle Team News

Eddie Howe's team will be missing Dan Burn, Matt Targett, and Sven Botman in defense. Tino Livramento will continue at left back. Midfield options are thin with Sandro Tonali suspended and Joe Willock and Elliot Anderson injured. Sean Longstaff is fit again and will compete with Lewis Miley for a starting spot. In the forward areas, Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes are unavailable. Callum Wilson will only come on as a substitute once again. Nick Pope is out, so Martin Dubravka will deputize.

Newcastle Motivation

Motivation is high for this match, and you can tell by their recent performance. Eddie Howe's side will play at a high tempo and leave nothing on the table in pursuit of a win.

AC Milan Form

Milan have been average in the last few weeks. Their last ten matches have resulted in five losses, with them conceding 17 goals during that stretch. They lost 1-0 at home to Juventus before a 3-0 defeat at PSG on matchday three. After Blowing a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Napoli, Milan lost 1-0 at home to Udinese.

A 2-1 win on matchday four at home to PSG kept qualification hopes alive. Unfortunately, they lost 3-1 at home to Dortmund two weeks ago. A 3-1 win over Frosinone may have followed, but AC Milan lost again last weekend, 3-2 at Atalanta.

AC Milan Team News

Stefano Pioli finally has Ismael Bennacer available after seven months out injured. After two substitute outings, he could start this one in midfield. However, the defensive injuries could be problematic. Pierre Kalulu, Malick Thiaw, and Simon Kjaer are all ruled out. Fikayo Tomori doesn't have a reliable partner, leaving either Theo Hernandez or Davide Calabria to deputize in central defense. Striker Noah Okafor is also ruled out for this match. Rafael Leao faces a fitness test and might not be able to play as more than a substitute.

AC Milan Motivation

Milan needs a win and hope for a PSG loss at Dortmund. They have nothing to gain by playing for a draw and will have to attack to secure victory.

Key Stats

Newcastle have won their last three home games.
Newcastle have lost four of their last seven matches.
AC Milan have lost five of their last ten matches.
AC Milan have conceded 17 goals in their last ten games.

Verdict

This match promises to deliver goals with both sides fighting for a win. Newcastle is strong at home and faces an AC Milan side with only one natural central defender available. I predict a home win by at least two goals.

📈 Best Bet: Newcastle win at 1.90

📈 Value Bet: Newcastle win (-1 handicap) at 3.20

📈 Goalscorer Tip: Isak to score anytime at 2.40

James O'ConnorFootball analystUEFA A licensed coachPrevious club analysis rolesTwitter: https://twitter.com/footy_analysis

In tonight's UEFA Champions League fixture, Newcastle, despite a recent string of disappointing results, will be aiming to victory at home against AC Milan.
Newcastle has won their last three home games, a formidable record that they hope to extend against the Italian side.
AC Milan, on the other hand, have conceded 17 goals in their last ten games, a statistics that might make them vulnerable after a series of five losses.
Both teams are in a critical position, needing wins to progress. Newcastle needs a win and a draw or better for Dortmund against PSG, while AC Milan needs a win, and a PSG loss at Dortmund, to secure their spot in the tournament.