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 giants Barcelona in this Champions League match at St James' Park, with kick-off set for 16:00 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 a Barcelona side missing Lamine Yamal.

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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	3	2	0	1	8	2	6	8:2	6
9	Barcelona	3	2	0	1	9	4	5	9:4	6

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Nick Pope (GK), Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schaer, Daniel Burn, Valentino Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes.

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski.

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 +800 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

+370

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-152

Shots

Over 2.5

+145

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

+260

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-111

Shots

Over 2.5

+138

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

-141

Under 9.5

-100

Newcastle Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Barcelona Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+118

X

+650

2

-108

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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 Expecting Close Encounter

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Newcastle United are +148 for a Champions League victory, while Barcelona are +163. The draw is trading at +275 should you think the game will end all square.

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 Newcastle at -123 and Barca at -111.

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 -227.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+275

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+145

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-370

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-123

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-143

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+163

Nick Woltemade Heads First Goalscorer Market

Nick Woltemade is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +340, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

First

+120

Anytime

+340

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

+148

Anytime

+420

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+155

Anytime

+410

Raphinha (Barcelona)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

First

+200

Anytime

+510

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

William Osula (Newcastle)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Joelinton (Newcastle)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

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

+145

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+130

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+125

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+102

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-111

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-115

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-125

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-152

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-167

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-172

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-175

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-185

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-244

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-556

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-127

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.