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The sound of the Champions League anthem will return to St James' Park tonight, as Newcastle mark their European comeback with a clash against one of the competition's favourites in Barcelona.
Newcastle endured a tricky summer transfer window with the high-profile speculation surrounding Alexander Isak and his eventual £125 million move to Liverpool, however Eddie Howe's side look to have put that behind them by picking up their first win of the season last time out.
A first-half strike from new forward Nick Woltemade secured all three-points at home to Wolves and will provide the supporters with some hope heading into this huge Champions League matchup.
For the visitors, they have made a flying start to their domestic having won three of their opening four games, with a draw in the other.
Barcelona arrive in the north-east looking to go one step further than their semi-final exit last term and show they are capable of winning the competition for the first time since 2015.
It may only be the opening matchday of the new Champions League season, but a game between two of the best would not feel the same without sharing an enhanced sign-up offer. All you need to do is register a new account and place a qualifying bet to unlock the enhanced 50/1 odds, and it will take just a few minutes to do!
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How to Claim the Paddy Power Sign Up Offer for Over 0.5 Goals in Newcastle v Barcelona
Follow this simple guide to claim enhanced 50/1 odds for over 0.5 goals to be scored during Newcastle's huge clash with Barcelona! Check your eligibility below:
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What Are The Current Odds For Newcastle v Barcelona?
We are just hours away from kick-off and the odds between Newcastle and Barcelona with Paddy Power could not be closer.
The home side come into this one as slight favourties with odds of 6/4 and a 40% implied probability to mark their return to the Champions League with all three points.
The next most likely outcome is for Barcelona to spoil the party at St James' Park and bettors can get odds of 13/8 for an away win.
According to Paddy Power's latest odds, the least likely result is a draw as it currently sits at 13/5 and an implied probability of 27.8%. Check out the table below for more information:
Team |
Odds |
Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
Newcastle |
6/4 |
40% |
| Draw |
13/5 |
27.8% |
Barcelona |
13/8 |
38.1% |
How Likely Is There To Be Over 0.5 Goals Scored in Newcastle v Barcelona?
Thanks to the help of WhoScored and their database of football statistics, we are able to provide you with all the information you need before placing any bets.
Newcastle have had an uncharacteristically slow start in an attacking sense domestically, having created 4.76 xG and scored three goals with an xG difference of -1.76, after the first four fixtures.
However, the combination of Woltemade now being available, who has recorded a goal contribution in each of his last two games for club and country, and the Magpie's averaging 12.5 shots per game means the goals are likely to come more frequently moving forward.
If that was not enough, their opponents Barcelona are one of the biggest overachievers in front of goal in Europe's top five league's this season. In just four matches, the Spanish side have racked up an xG of 9.93, while finding the net on 12 occasions.
Newcastle v Barcelona Head-to-Head Record
Tonight's meeting between Newcastle and Barcelona is just the fifth time the two sides have met in their history.
All prior fixtures have come in the Champions League, with Newcastle edging the first ever game against Barcelona at St James' Park in 1997, however the English side has since gone on to lose three in a row.
During this run, Barcelona have scored eight goals compared to Newcastle's four, but the hosts have the opportunity to improve that record with what would be a historic win tonight!
Date |
Score |
Competition |
|---|---|---|
19 Mar 2003 |
Newcastle 0-2 Barcelona |
UEFA Champions League |
11 Dec 2002 |
Barcelona 3-1 Newcastle |
UEFA Champions League |
26 Nov 1997 |
Barcelona 1-0 Newcastle |
UEFA Champions League |
17 Sep 1997 |
Newcastle 3-2 Barcelona |
UEFA Champions League |
What Are Today's Fixtures In The Champions League?
You can bet on any of the following fixtures from today's Champions League action:
Thursday, 18 September 2025
- Club Brugge vs Monaco - 17:45 (UK)
- FC Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen - 17:45 (UK)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray - 20:00 (UK)
- Man City vs Napoli - 20:00 (UK)
- Newcastle vs Barcelona - 20:00 (UK)
- Sporting CP vs Kairat - 20:00 (UK)
Champions League Matchday 1 Results So Far
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
- Athletic Club 0-2 Arsenal
- PSV Eindhoven 1-3 Union Saint-Gilloise
- Juventus 4-4 Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille
- Benfica 2-3 Qarabağ
- Tottenham 1-0 Villarreal
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
- Olympiacos 0-0 Pafos
- Slavia Praha 2-2 Bodø/Glimt
- Ajax 0-2 Inter
- Bayern Munich 3-1 Chelsea
- Liverpool 3-2 Atlético de Madrid
- Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Atalanta
How to Watch The Champions League on TNT Sports
Luckily for fans of the six English club's competing in this year's Champions League, all 204 fixtures in the competition will be shown live between TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video.
TNT Sports have rights to 187 of the 204 Champions League matches in 2025/2026. All of those games are streamed live on Discovery+. If you do not have TNT Sports, you can purchase a package for £30.99 per month.
Amazon Prime Video, in their second season of showing the Champions League, will show the other 17 matches this season, starting with Tottenham vs Villareal on Tueday 16th September.
Where and When is The Champions League Final 2025/26?
The 2025/26 Champions League final will be held on Saturday 30th May 2026 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
This season's final is scheduled to kick off at 5pm GMT. This is earlier than in previous years, designed to enhance the overall matchday experience for fans, teams and host cities by optimising matchday logistics and operations.
Paddy Power Sign Up Offer Terms and Conditions
New customer offer. Place a max £1 bet on “Over 0.5 Goals” in the Over/Under Goals market in Newcastle United v Barcelona on Thursday 18th September. Winnings paid in cash at normal odds and are topped up to the enhanced price in Free bet builder Bets. Free bet builder bets are valid 30 days, only deposits with cards & Apple Pay are eligible. Excludes multiples & in-play bets. T&C's apply. Please gamble responsibly.
