Newcastle versus Dortmund Preview, Forecasts, and Top Wagers Breakdown
BeyondWords Newcastle Square Off Against Dortmund in UCL action at St. James' Park
Stepping into the UEFA Champions League action, Newcastle United welcomes Borussia Dortmund to St. James' Park on a Wednesday night. After recovering from a rocky start to the season, the Magpies are looking in fine form. With four points from the initial two matches, they have an opportunity to take a step closer to qualification against the German juggernaut.
Newcastle's Resurgence
After losing three consecutive league matches from rounds two to four, Eddie Howe's team is now on a streak of eight unbeaten games, boasting a record of six wins and two draws. Highlights include a 0-0 draw against AC Milan to kick off their European journey, a thrilling 8-0 victory over Sheffield United, and a tense 1-0 win over Man City in the Carabao Cup.
A 2-0 home victory versus Burnley preceded an impressive 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain at St. James' Park in the Champions League's matchday two. The Mags mercilessly dismantled the French giants, yielding late goals that resulted in a 2-2 draw at West Ham before dismantling Crystal Palace 4-0 at home in their last outing, producing 2.39 xG while creating six 'big chances.
Newcastle Squad Updates
Joe Willock is nearing a return after a long injury stint but is still unlikely to feature in this match, making the bench a possibility. Sven Botman remains out in the center back position, with Jamaal Lascelles stepping up due to impressive performances. Harvey Barnes is sidelined in the attack and will not be seen in this contest.
Miguel Almiron and Alexander Isak are expected to start following some partial rest, with Jacob Murphy and Callum Wilson likely to make way for the bench. Sandro Tonali might have to settle for a substitute role as Sean Longstaff is enjoying excellent form.
Newcastle Driving Force
Expect a high-energy, push-and-press performance from Newcastle, as they aim to clinch all three points. A draw would be viewed as a disappointing result, considering the upcoming fixtures against Dortmund and PSG in their final three group matches.
Dortmund's Form
Dortmund has suffered one loss in their eleven matches this season across all competitions, which came against PSG on matchday one. The defeat followed successive Bundesliga draws. Since the loss in France, they have won four consecutive league games and drawn on matchday two of the Champions League.
A 1-0 home win over Wolfsburg was followed by a 3-1 triumph at Hoffenheim. Borussia then faced AC Milan and managed a 0-0 stalemate, but they looked a bit out of pace. They've since taken victories against Union Berlin (4-2) and Werder Bremen (1-0) to move up to fourth in the Bundesliga table.
Squad News for Dortmund
Thomas Meunier and Mateu Morey remain absentees for Dortmund's right back positions, with Marius Wolf expected to fill the void at fullback. Striker Youssoufa Moukoko is injured, meaning Niclas Füllkrug will lead the line over Sebastien Haller. Julien Duranville is another missing player for the encounter.
Dortmund's Ambition
Coach Edin Terzic understands his team requires points from this match to remain competitive in the group. With one point from the initial two fixtures, a defeat would make things challenging. BVB will not adopt a defensive approach to secure a point but might become more pragmatic as the game progresses.
KeyStats
- Newcastle boast eight matches unbeaten with six wins (& six clean sheets)
- Newcastle were victorious in their previous five home matches with only one goal conceded.
- Dortmund have lost five of their last seven away matches in the Champions League
- BVB are 11 away UCL matches without a clean sheet (21 goals conceded)
- Dortmund lost their last six matches on English soil.
Gearing up for a thrilling encounter, it's tough to rationalize anything other than a Newcastle victory at home, particularly considering Dortmund's struggles in British stadiums. Both sides should find the back of the net, and Newcastle could secure a two-goal winning margin.
Betting Tips- Best Bet: Newcastle win and Over 2.5 goals at 2.40- Alternate Bet: Newcastle to win (-1 handicap) at 2.70- Goalscorer Tip: Isak to score anytime at 1.95
- Newcastle's impressive resurgence, following eight unbeaten games and a 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, positions them favorably against Borussia Dortmund.
- Both Newcastle and Dortmund are predicted to score, with Newcastle potentially securing a two-goal winning margin, as evidenced by the betting tip.
- The forthcoming fixture between Newcastle and Dortmund carries significant importance for both teams, with Newcastle looking to capitalize on their momentum and Dortmund aiming to remain competitive in the group stages of the Champions League.
