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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 57% | 8 (4) | 1.47 | 81 |
![]() | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 72% | 21 (10) | 3.35 | 52 |
![]() | 28% | 4 (1) | 0.17 | 24 |
Newcastle vs Barcelona Stats
Key Stats
Newcastle | Barcelona | |
---|---|---|
0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.82 |
0.97 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
0.7 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
1/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
0.8 | Average Scored | 3.8 |
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.
Newcastle 8-16
Barcelona 38-10
What are the odds for this match?
Newcastle to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.75
Barcelona to win: @2.1