Barcelona vs Newcastle Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Mar 2026

Champions League Betting Preview: Barcelona vs Newcastle

Spanish La Liga leaders Barcelona host Premier League team Newcastle in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at Camp Nou, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Wednesday 18 March. The first leg ended 1-1.

Barcelona have been in outstanding form at home, winning 17 straight games in all competitions. In their last seven home matches, they have won by two goals or more.

Comparing the sides’ home and away form, along with the xG data, makes a strong case for backing Barcelona -1 at odds of -120. There is money back if the Blaugranes win by a single goal, while a victory by two or more would land a nice return.

Barcelona won their last game, a 5-2 home victory over Sevilla at Camp Nou in La Liga. Hansi Flick's side enjoyed 61% possession and managed eight shots on target, while Raphinha grabbed a hat-trick.

Newcastle United won their previous game. It was on the road where Chelsea were beaten 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. The Tyneside team were restricted to just 33% possession and had five shots on goal, with Anthony Gordon finding the net in the 18th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barca and Newcastle drew 1-1 in the first leg at St James’ Park. Barca had 54% possession, while Newcastle had more shots on target, winning that count 4-2. Both goals came late, with Harvey Barnes giving Newcastle the lead in the 86th minute and Lamine Yamal equalising from the penalty spot in injury time.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Barcelona	8	5	1	2	22	14	8	22:14	16
12	Newcastle	8	4	2	2	17	7	10	17:7	14

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8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.8 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 19.3 attempts. Barca have had 68.8% possession and 7.4 corners per game. On average, the Catalans have conceded 0.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.4 corners.

Lamine Yamal is the top scorer with 9 goals, while Raphinha has 5 and Robert Lewandowski 3. Fermin Lopez has the most assists with 5, while goalkeeper Joan Garcia has 4 clean sheets.

Newcastle have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.1 goals from 15.3 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. The Magpies average 50.0% possession, 7.1 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while conceding 1.8 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Anthony Gordon has scored 7 goals, followed by Jacob Murphy, Jacob Ramsey, Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw on 2. Kieran Trippier has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Joao Cancelo, Pedri, Marc Bernal, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski.

Newcastle confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale (GK), Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Jacob Ramsey, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes.

Barcelona vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Barcelona vs Newcastle preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’re sweet on Barcelona for this Champions League game. The favourites are available at -1 on the Asian Handicap and we’re happy to take odds of -120 that are currently on offer for this pick.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Champions League verdict is reached.

Key Barcelona vs Newcastle Champions League & league stats:

• The -1 line has been covered by Barca in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The -1 line has been covered by Barca in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1 line has been covered by Barca in 14 of their last 20 games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There’s an opportunity to take an alternative bet on Barca, with Winning Margin giving you the chance to predict how many goals a team will win by. Choose from a range of fixed intervals.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barcelona 2 - 0 Newcastle

There are odds of +850 available that Barca land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Harvey Barnes Over 1.5 Shots -152

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle) has recorded over 1.5 shots in seven of his past ten games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Shots and you can get -152 that he goes over the line.

Latest Harvey Barnes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+800

Shots

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

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Lamine Yamal to Score +130

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) has scored in seven of his past ten matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +130 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Lamine Yamal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+110

First

+370

Shots

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Barcelona Under 7.5 Corners -147

The 7.5 corners line has not been covered by Barcelona in their past four games, while the previous 10 Newcastle away matches have seen them concede an average of 4.70 corners. On this basis, we can take a price of -147 that this Barca Team Corners bet falls short of the line.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Barcelona

Total

10.80 7.40 3.40

Home

10.70 8.00 2.70

Away

10.70 5.90 4.80

Newcastle

Total

12.00 7.10 4.90

Home

10.60 6.70 3.90

Away

11.10 6.40 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

+102

Under 11.5

-143

Barcelona Corners

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-120

Newcastle Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+750

2

+225

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Barcelona vs Newcastle Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Favourites Barcelona are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Champions League clash. The -185 about them triumphing means a 65% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Newcastle United are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +440.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Barca at -103, go for Newcastle at +375 or take the draw at +170.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -227 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Champions League games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

-185

X

+360

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

-103

X

+170

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-526

X2

+138

Draw No Bet

1

-476

2

+280

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-118

2 Hcp +1

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+205

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+170

You will find favourite Lamine Yamal at +370 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +110 that he finds the net any time.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+110

Anytime

+370

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

+115

Anytime

+390

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

+125

Anytime

+410

Raphinha (Barcelona)

First

+150

Anytime

+480

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

First

+190

Anytime

+650

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

First

+210

Anytime

+700

Roony Bardghji (Barcelona)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+240

Anytime

+800

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

First

+260

Anytime

+900

William Osula (Newcastle)

First

+280

Anytime

+950

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

First

+330

Anytime

+1100

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

First

+340

Anytime

+1100

Joelinton (Newcastle)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Marc Bernal (Barcelona)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Pedri (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Marc Casadó (Barcelona)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

João Cancelo (Barcelona)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Eric García (Barcelona)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

João Cancelo (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Roony Bardghji (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Marc Casadó (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-333

Under 0.5

-

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Marc Bernal (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Barcelona Stats

Newcastle Stats

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 home matches.

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 7.40 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.00 corners awarded and 2.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 68.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 71.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Barcelona vs Newcastle Lineups & Team News

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