Newcastle United vs Barcelona Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The Blaugrana secured an easy win when these clubs last faced each other.

Newcastle United are ready to battle it out against FC Barcelona in what is going to be the matchweek 1 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. The interesting contest will take place at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies are going to face a tough challenge in their opening UCL game of the new season. Even though the Eddie Howe-led side will be at home, things are not going to be easy for them.

Their first few performances in the new season have not been the best. Newcastle United will be looking to step up here.

The LaLiga giants, Barcelona, performed well during their UEFA Champions League campaign last season, but it was not enough for them to win the title. The Hansi Flick-led side have started their new season on a positive note. Despite being away from home for their next fixture, the Blaugrana will be feeling confident.

Time to recover after a big game! 💪⚽️ pic.twitter.com/B5pOvWVaqo

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 15, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle, England
• Stadium: St. James’ Park
• Date: Friday, September 19
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, September 18; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Glenn Nyberg
• VAR: In use

Form:

Newcastle: D-L-D-W

Barcelona: W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)

The young German forward is the newest signing for the Magpies. Nick Woltemade is coming in after scoring a match-winning goal on his debut for Newcastle United in the Premier League. He is a capable player in the attacking front and is going to play an important role for his side in the upcoming fixture.

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Raphinha continues to perform well for Barcelona. The 28-year-old Brazilian scored a brace in his previous league game for Barca. He also performed well for his side in the UEFA Champions League last season.

Raphinha is yet again going to be an essential part of Blaugrana’s defence.

Match Facts

• Barcelona haven’t lost a game in their last four matches.
• The Magpies have only scored one goal in their last two matches against Barca.
• The Blaugrana are on a two-match winning streak against Newcastle.

Newcastle vs Barcelona: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win @13/10 AK Bets
• Raphinha to score @8/1 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Newcastle United will be without the services of Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa. They are injured.

Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, Daniel Rodriguez, Gavi and Marc Andre ter Stegen are injured. They will not be in action. Frenkie de Jong is back in training, but is not guaranteed to start.

Back with the group! 💪 pic.twitter.com/B3Ij9sADb4

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 15, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Newcastle won: 1

Barcelona won: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pope (GK); Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Koundé, García, Cubarsí, Martin; Pedri, Casadó; Raphinha, Lopez, Rashford; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to produce an interesting fixture against one another, but Barcelona are likely to emerge victorious against Newcastle United in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Newcastle 1-4 Barcelona

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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