Despite a rocky return to Europe, Newcastle can get their campaign back on track tonight.
17:45 Wednesday
Newcastle were welcomed back to the Champions League with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Barcelona but will fancy their chances tonight against Belgium Pro League's leaders Union Saint-Gilloise.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Prediction
- Union Saint-Gilloise punched in a statement victory against Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven in their first Champions League outing of the season, claiming a deserved 3-1 away win in the Netherlands. Sebastien Pocognoli's side have won five consecutive games in all competitions and are six points clear at the top of the Belgian Pro League.
- Newcastle were denied a point against Arsenal in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday as Gabriel's stoppage-time winner broke the Magpies' hearts. Eddie Howe's men have won just one of their opening six Premier League fixtures and were beaten 2-1 on home soil by a Marcus Rashford-inspired Barcelona side last time out in Europe.
Score Prediction: Union Saint-Gilloise 1-2 Newcastle
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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Lineups
Union Saint-Gilloise Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle
Scherpen, Allister, Burgess, Leysen, Niang, Rasmussen, Zorgane, Khalaili, Hadj, David, Florucz
Newcastle Predicted Lineup vs Union Saint-Gilloise
Pope, Burn, Thiaw, Botman, Trippier, Joelinton, Tonali, Guimarães, Gordon, Woltemade, Murphy
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Team News
Union Saint-Gilloise Team News
- Raul Florucz missed the first Champions League game through suspension but is available for selection here.
- Promise David picked up a knock during the game against PSV Eindhoven but will be fit enough to start in midweek.
- Sebastien Pocognoli will be without injured striker Mohammed Fuseini.
Newcastle Team News
- Tino Livramento picked up an injury and will be replaced by Kieran Trippier.
- Centre-back Fabian Schär is doubtful, while Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa have been ruled out.
- Jacob Murphy should get the nod ahead of Anthony Elanga out wide.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Odds
| Result | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| Union Saint-Gilloise | 3/1 |
| Draw | 14/5 |
| Newcastle | 1/1 |
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle features Newcastle to Win, Anthony Gordon 1+ Shot on Target & Dan Burn 2+ Fouls Committed.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 17/2 with bet365.
Newcastle to Win
Despite a slow start domestically, Newcastle have the quality to bounce back in Europe. Union SG are in strong form but face a step up in opposition. Newcastle's form doesn't look all that attractive but they have faced some tough opposition and have hardly disgraced themselves.
Anthony Gordon 1+ Shot on Target
Gordon's pace and directness has caused problems for defenders this season and might just cause problems for the Belgian defence. He has had a shot on target in each of his last five appearances and scored against Barcelona in their last Champions League game.
Dan Burn 2+ Fouls
Burns has picked up two yellows on his last three games and is averaging 1.57 fouls per 90 this season. His foul count reads 3,2,1,1,1,2,1. He played at left back against Arsenal and managed three fouls in his last game.
