Match Forecast: Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona

Match Details:

• Match ID: 19568550

• League: Champions League

• Season: 2025/2026

• Stage: League Stage

• Date: September 18, 2025

• Time: 19:00 (Local Time)

• Venue: St. James' Park

• City: Newcastle upon Tyne

• Referee: Glenn Nyberg

• Capacity: 52,409

Team Overview

Home Team: Newcastle United

• Form: L-D-W-D-D-L (Last 5 matches)

• Previous Match: Win against Wolverhampton Wanderers (1-0)

• Recent Performance: 1 Win, 4 Draws, 5 Losses in last 10 matches

• Current Position: 22nd (Group Stage)

Recent Matches:

1. Newcastle 1-0 Wolverhampton (W)

2. Leeds 0-0 Newcastle (D)

3. Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool (L)

4. Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle (D)

5. Newcastle 0-2 Atlético Madrid (L)

Away Team: FC Barcelona

• Form: W-W-D-W-W-W (Last 5 matches)

• Previous Match: Dominant win against Valencia (6-0)

• Recent Performance: 8 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss in last 10 matches

• Current Position: 24th (Group Stage)

Recent Matches:

1. Barcelona 6-0 Valencia (W)

2. Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona (D)

3. Levante 2-3 Barcelona (W)

4. Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona (W)

5. Barcelona 5-0 Como (W)

Head-to-Head

• Last Encounter: March 18, 2003

  • Result: Newcastle 0 - 2 Barcelona

  • Competition: Champions League (2nd Group Stage)

Betting Odds

OutcomeOddsProbabilityHome Win (Newcastle)2.4840.32%Draw3.6027.78%Away Win (Barcelona)2.6437.88%

Match Analysis

Newcastle United enters this Champions League clash with a struggling form, having only secured one win in their last ten matches. Although they have recently won against Wolverhampton, their overall performance has been inconsistent, which raises concerns as they face a formidable FC Barcelona.

On the other end, FC Barcelona comes into the match with an impressive run, showcasing remarkable goal-scoring ability, including a recent 6-0 victory over Valencia. Their attacking prowess will likely challenge Newcastle's defense, especially considering Newcastle's struggles to keep clean sheets.

Prediction: Given the current form and past performances, FC Barcelona is favored to win this match, but Newcastle United could capitalize on home advantage if they can find their rhythm.

Scorer Prediction: FC Barcelona to win 3-1.

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