Newcastle vs Barcelona: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Barcelona and Newcastle will square off in their Champions League opener on Thursday evening from St. James' Park. Can Lamine Yamal and Barcelona take advantage on the road after an offseason of transfer chaos for Newcastle? Let's take a look at the latest Newcastle vs. Barcelona prediction, odds, and best bet for this Champions League match.
OC Staff - September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadNewcastle vs Barcelona: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Newcastle play host to Barcelona in the Champions League at St James' Park on Thursday, September 18, with both teams looking to kick off their European campaign with a win.
Newcastle vs Barcelona Form
Newcastle are currently 35th in the Champions League standings. In their most recent Premier League match, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home against Wolves. However, before that, their form was inconsistent with a draw and a loss in their previous two home games.
Barcelona are currently 25th in the Champions League standings. The Blaugrana head into this match on the back of a dominant 6-0 victory against Valencia in La Liga. They have been in fine form away from home, winning three and drawing one of their last four matches.
Newcastle vs Barcelona Head to Head
The two teams have met twice before in the Champions League during the 2002/2003 season. Barcelona won the first match 3-1 at home, while they also emerged victorious in the reverse fixture at St James' Park, winning 2-0.
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Newcastle vs Barcelona Odds
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Newcastle vs Barcelona Probable Lineups
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Burn, Schär, Trippier; Joelinton, Tonali, Guimarães; Gordon, Woltemade, Elanga
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): García; Martín, Cubarsí, García, Koundé; de Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski
Newcastle vs Barcelona Team News
Newcastle will be without J. Ramsey due to injury, while Y. Wissa is doubtful. Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga are expected to return to the starting lineup after not starting against Wolves. New signing Nick Woltemade, who scored on his Premier League debut, will lead the line.
Barcelona have several key players missing, including A. Balde and Gavi, who are both injured. M. t. Stegen is also sidelined with an injury, and L. Yamal is doubtful. F. de Jong is also doubtful. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, who were rested against Valencia, are expected to return to the starting XI. If Yamal is not fit enough to start, Marcus Rashford could take his place on the right wing.
Newcastle vs Barcelona Match Facts
- The two teams have met twice before in the Champions League
- Barcelona won both of their previous meetings against Newcastle
Newcastle vs Barcelona Prediction
New signing Nick Woltemade made an instant impression on his Newcastle debut, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 home win against Wolves. The Magpies are still adapting to life after Alexander Isak, and with one win in four in the Premier League, Eddie Howe's men are without momentum as they head into their first Champions League fixtures of the year.
There are no concerns about Barcelona's form heading into Thursday night's clash. Hansi Flick's men dismantled Valencia in a 6-0 drubbing on Sunday, despite naming Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha on the bench and omitting Lamine Yamal from the squad. The visitors have scored 13 goals in their first four league outings this season.
- Predicted Score: Newcastle 1-2 Barcelona
Newcastle vs Barcelona Best Bet
While Newcastle secured a win in their last match, Barcelona's dominant form and firepower should see them emerge victorious.
- Best Bet: Barcelona Moneyline (+175) Click here to get the best odds at Bet365 Sportsbook
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