Newcastle vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Oct 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Newcastle vs Benfica

Premier League outfit Newcastle host Portuguese Primeira Liga team Benfica in this Champions League match at St James' Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 21 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Magpies Good Value against Benfica

We believe that Newcastle will get the better of Benfica and the favourites are excellent value at -172. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

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Newcastle Bidding to Bounce Back After Loss

Newcastle United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 Premier League scoreline occurred on the road at American Express Stadium against Brighton. Eddie Howe's team had three shots on target and enjoyed 54% possession, with Nick Woltemade getting the goal.

Benfica played out a 0-0 Primeira Liga draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Estadio do Dragao, with Porto the opponents. The Eagles recorded 49% possession and had one shot on goal.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Newcastle	2	1	0	1	5	2	3	5:2	3
33	Benfica	2	0	0	2	2	4	-2	2:4	0

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Newcastle have had 51.1% possession, 414.6 passes and 6.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer is Nick Woltemade on 4 goals, while Bruno Guimaraes has bagged 2 and William Osula 1. Lewis Miley, Daniel Burn and Sandro Tonali are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Nick Pope has kept 5 clean sheets.

Benfica have won 5 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. The Lisbon club have averaged 60.6% possession, 495.6 passes, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

Vangelis Pavlidis is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Georgiy Sudakov and Franjo Ivanovic have 2. Vangelis Pavlidis has had 3 assists, with Anatoliy Trubin and Samuel Soares notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3): Nick Pope (GK), Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon.

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatolii Trubin (GK), Amar Dedić, António Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Richard Rios, Enzo Barrenechea, Dodi Lukebakio, Fredrik Aursnes, Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Newcastle vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Newcastle vs Benfica betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of -172 for a home win in this Champions League encounter. We think that Newcastle will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

We use the latest Champions League injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Newcastle vs Benfica Champions League & league stats:

• Newcastle have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Newcastle have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.

Newcastle to Win Probability

The top betting apps make it a 63.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Newcastle 2 - 0 Benfica

Newcastle are available at +650 to secure a 2-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Elanga Under 0.5 Shots On Target +112

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle) hasn’t had a shot on goal in five straight matches on home soil. For Shots on Target, we’re anticipating that he might fall short and there’s the chance to get odds of +112.

Latest Anthony Elanga Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+440

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+112

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Nick Woltemade to Score +132

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle) has found the net in four consecutive games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +132 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Nick Woltemade Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+132

First

+350

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+160

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Corners Prediction

Newcastle Over 5.5 Corners +110

Newcastle have had over 5.5 corners in six straight home matches. We’re happy to back the +110 when it comes to Newcastle covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

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

10.90 5.90 5.00

Home

11.50 7.40 4.10

Away

10.70 4.60 6.10

Benfica

Total

8.90 5.10 3.80

Home

11.10 7.30 3.80

Away

7.60 3.60 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-135

Newcastle Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Benfica Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-222

X

+700

2

+240

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Newcastle vs Benfica 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 Newcastle Most Likely Winners

With a 63% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Newcastle United are favourites to come out on top in this Champions League clash and they’re available at -172 with the bookmakers. At +440, Benfica are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If Newcastle beat Benfica by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at -103. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. BTTS Yes is available at -133 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+330

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+148

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-476

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+280

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-103

2 Hcp +1

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

+104

Nick Woltemade Top of First Goalscorer List

Nick Woltemade is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +350 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +132.

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

First

+132

Anytime

+350

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

First

+180

Anytime

+440

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

First

+230

Anytime

+525

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

William Osula (Newcastle)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Joelinton (Newcastle)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+160

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+123

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+112

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+104

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-120

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-222

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-270

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-385

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-526

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

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

Newcastle Stats

Benfica Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 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 5.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 60.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Newcastle vs Benfica Lineups & Team News

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