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.

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 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’s last outing ended in a goalless O Clássico, as they travelled to Estádio do Dragão to take on fierce rivals Porto in the Primeira Liga. The Eagles recorded 49% possession and had one shot on goal.

O Clássico

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Newcastle	6	3	1	2	13	6	7	13:6	10
25	Benfica	6	2	0	4	6	8	-2	6:8	6

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Nick Pope (GK), Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Daniel Burn, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, Jacob Ramsey, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon.

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Amar Dedic, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Tomas Araujo, Dodi Lukebakio, Richard Rios, Enzo Barrenechea, 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.

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

Newcastle To Win @ -172 Bet Now

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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

+190

First

+460

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

Shots

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

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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

-102

First

+280

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-227

Shots

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

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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

-120

Under 9.5

-118

Newcastle Corners

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-110

Benfica Corners

Over 3.5

-127

Under 3.5

-112

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+700

2

+250

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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.

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 -167 with the bookmakers. At +430, 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 -102. 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 -132 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+325

2

+430

Half-Time Result

1

+114

X

+145

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-455

X2

+128

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+275

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-102

2 Hcp +1

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

+102

Nick Woltemade is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +280 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at -102.

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

First

-102

Anytime

+280

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

First

+190

Anytime

+460

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

First

+225

Anytime

+500

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

William Osula (Newcastle)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Joelinton (Newcastle)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+125

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-115

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-182

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-222

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-227

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-278

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-333

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-417

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-222

Under 1.5

-

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

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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