Newcastle vs Barcelona Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Sep 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Newcastle vs Barcelona

Premier League side Newcastle host Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona in this Champions League match at St James' Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 18 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Close Encounter

We’ll split our stake by backing Newcastle +0.25 at odds of -122 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Barcelona.

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Each Team Won Previous Clash

Newcastle United landed a home win in their last game, overcoming Wolverhampton Wanderers by a 1-0 scoreline at St James' Park in the Premier League. Eddie Howe's side had the majority of the ball enjoying 57% possession and four shots on target, with Nick Woltemade netting in the 29th minute.

Last season’s Champions League semifinalists Barcelona won their previous game, trashing Valencia 6-0 in La Liga at Estadi Johan Cruyff. The Catalan outfit had an impressive 72% of possession and recorded ten shots on goal, while Fermin Lopez and Raphinha both found the net twice.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Newcastle	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
8	Barcelona	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Newcastle have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Eddie Howe's side have averaged 55.2% possession, 441.5 passes and 7.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Bruno Guimaraes, William Osula and Alexander Isak are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Jacob Murphy and Kieran Trippier have racked up the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Nick Pope has 5 clean sheets.

Barca have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, averaging 22.2 attempts, 8.1 shots on goal and 2.7 goals. Los Culés average 72.2% possession, 652.4 passes, 7.7 corners in their favour and 3.2 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts.

Raphinha is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal both have 5. Ferran Torres is top assists provider with 4, while Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Nick Pope (GK), Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, Joseph Willock, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon.

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan García (GK), Jules Kounde, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martin, Marc Casado, Pedri, Marcus Rashford, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferrán Torres.

Newcastle vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Newcastle vs Barcelona betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Newcastle at -122 in this Champions League game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

The first port of call is to check out the Champions League injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Newcastle vs Barcelona Champions League & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 2 consecutive games.

Newcastle +0.25 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Newcastle 2 - 1 Barcelona

Newcastle are available to back at +850 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dani Olmo Over 0.5 Shots On Target -109

Dani Olmo (Barcelona) has bagged one or more shots on goal in four straight matches away from home. We recommend backing the -109 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Dani Olmo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-143

Shots

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

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Ferran Torres to Score +235

Ferran Torres (Barcelona) has racked up four goals in his past seven away games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +235.

Latest Ferran Torres Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-106

Shots

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Newcastle Over 4.5 Corners -125

Newcastle have covered the 4.5 corners line in six straight games. We’re going to take the Overs for Newcastle Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of -125.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Newcastle

Total

11.40 7.00 4.40

Home

10.90 6.70 4.20

Away

10.40 4.90 5.50

Barcelona

Total

10.60 7.10 3.50

Home

11.00 8.10 2.90

Away

10.70 6.30 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+102

Newcastle Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Barcelona Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+125

X

+650

2

-112

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Newcastle vs Barcelona Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Barcelona Favourites to Win

Barcelona are the +130 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 43% chance of winning this Champions League encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to back Newcastle United, you will find +185 about this outsider.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Barca at -143 and Newcastle at +108.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -244.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+280

2

+130

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+155

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-167

12

-385

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

+108

2

-143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-122

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-244

No

+175

Lamine Yamal Heads First Goalscorer Market

Lamine Yamal is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +410, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+155

Anytime

+410

Raphinha (Barcelona)

First

+165

Anytime

+420

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

+165

Anytime

+460

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

William Osula (Newcastle)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Joelinton (Newcastle)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Pedri (Barcelona)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+148

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+155

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+145

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+125

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+108

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+110

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-106

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-115

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-122

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-143

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-172

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-172

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

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

Newcastle Stats

Barcelona Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.70 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 72.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 70.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches

Newcastle vs Barcelona Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Newcastle vs Barca team news before wagering. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Champions League, along with current injury news.