Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. James Park when Newcastle United and Benfica lock horns in a highly-anticipated Champions League game. The Magpies are eyeing their second win of the process and they are seen as hot favourites to pick up all three points from Tuesday’s encounter. There are no fresh injury worries in Eddie Howe’s team, but all Lewis Hall, Yoane Wissa, and Valentino Livramento continue to miss out with injuries.
The Eagles, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Chaves. Benfica, though, have been struggling in the elite competitions this season, losing to both Qarabag and Chelsea in the first two games of the process. As Newcastle United have turned their St. James’ Park into a real fortress, we are tempted to place our bets on the hosts this time out. The likes of Bruma, Felix, Bah, and Manu are sidelined with injuries for the visiting team.
This Champions League match will be played on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 20:00.
What is our Newcastle vs Benfica prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Newcastle 2 - 1 Benfica
Newcastle vs Benfica Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Nick Woltemade @ 110 Odds
- To be booked: Richard Rios @ 137 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferNewcastle Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwl | 1.80 |
| Home | wlw | 2.00 |
| Away | wl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.33 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.33 | 2.50 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.96 | 2.07 | 1.80 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.51 | 1.29 | 1.83 |
Benfica Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwldw | 1.60 |
| Home | dw | 2.00 |
| Away | ldw | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.60 | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.50 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.33 |
| BTTS | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.80 | 1.02 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.10 | 1.19 | 1.04 |
Newcastle vs Benfica Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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