Newcastle vs Barcelona Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Newcastle vs Barcelona Prediction: 2-2

Newcastle vs Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday September 18, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.

This Newcastle vs Barcelona 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's Last Match – Newcastle vs Wolverhampton

Newcastle will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England Premier League triumph against Wolverhampton on September 13. In that match, Newcastle controlled 57% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Newcastle	57%	8 (4)	1.47	81
Wolverhampton	43%	6 (3)	0.52	35

Barcelona's Last Match – Barcelona vs Valencia

Barcelona will seek to keep their streak alive after a 6-0 Spain La Liga victory over Valencia on September 14. In that match, Barcelona recorded 72% possession, attempting 21 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Barcelona	72%	21 (10)	3.35	52
Valencia	28%	4 (1)	0.17	24

Newcastle vs Barcelona Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Newcastle are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Barcelona average 3.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Newcastle to win: @2.7

Draw: @3.7

Barcelona to win: @2.4

Lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3) : Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes

Barcelona (4-2-3-1) : Joan Garcia, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Frenkie De Jong, Pedri, Raphinha, Fermín Lopez, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski

Newcastle Fixtures

Barcelona Fixtures