Our Newcastle vs Benfica Prediction: 1-1
Newcastle vs Benfica in the UEFA Champions League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 21, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Newcastle vs Benfica 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 Nottm Forest
Newcastle must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 England Premier League victory over Nottm Forest in their last outing. In that match, Newcastle controlled 52% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle | 52% | 11 (9) | 2.97 | 60 |
 Nottm Forest | 48% | 6 (4) | 0.26 | 37 |
Benfica's Last Match – FC Porto vs Benfica
Determined to get back to winning ways, Benfica must win after their 0-0 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against FC Porto on October 5. In that match, Benfica recorded 49% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Porto | 51% | 6 (2) | 0.65 | 49 |
 Benfica | 49% | 2 (1) | 0.13 | 22 |
Newcastle vs Benfica Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Benfica average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.