Our Newcastle U21 vs Benfica U21 Prediction: 0-1
Newcastle U21 vs Benfica U21 in the Premier League International Cup is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 13, 2026. Newcastle U21 could struggle to break down Benfica U21’s defense, making a 0-1 away win the most likely outcome in this matchup.
This Newcastle U21 vs Benfica U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Newcastle U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
Newcastle U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England Premier League 2 defeat against Middlesbrough U21 on January 9. In that match, Newcastle U21 recorded 50% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 43 |
 Middlesbrough U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 61 |
Benfica U21's Last Match – Chelsea U21 vs Benfica U21
Benfica U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 6-2 Premier League International Cup victory over Chelsea U21 in their last outing.
Newcastle U21 vs Benfica U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle U21 | Benfica U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle U21 are averaging 0.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Benfica U21 average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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