Newcastle Utd vs Benfica Forecast, Overview & Game Details

Europe

Champions League St. James' Park

Benfica

Notre Pronostic

Avant-Match

Tendances de Buts

Newcastle Utd

Benfica

2.38

Buts Marqués

1.25

2.13

Buts Encaissés

0.75

100%

Plus de 1.5

63%

100%

Plus de 2.5

63%

75%

Plus de 3.5

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Analyse d'Expert par Omoye ThankGod

This clash between Newcastle Utd and Benfica appears balanced with little difference between the two sides. Recent games suggest an open game with likely chances at both ends.

Their head-to-head record shows a history of competitive battles. Scoring trends strongly favor an Over 2.5 Goals match. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Probabilité de Résultat

Vainqueur du Match

Victoire Domicile36%

Match Nul19%

Victoire Extérieur45%

Buts & Score

Les Deux Équipes Marquent56%

Plus de 1.5 Buts87%

Plus de 2.5 Buts67%

Événements du Match

17'

Thiaw M.

32'

Gordon A.

Passe D.: Murphy J.

45'

Lukebakio D.

Previous Encounters

21 Oct 25 CHA

Newcastle Utd ✓

3:0

Benfica

26 Jul 22 CLU

Benfica ✓

3:2

Newcastle Utd

11 Apr 13 EUR

Newcastle Utd

1:1

Benfica

04 Apr 13 EUR

Benfica ✓

3:1

Newcastle Utd

Recent Form (Last 5)

Newcastle Utd

Home Team

28 Feb

Newcastle Utd

2 : 3

Everton

24 Feb

Newcastle Utd

3 : 2

Qarabag Agdam

21 Feb

Manchester City

2 : 1

Newcastle Utd

18 Feb

Qarabag Agdam

1 : 6

Newcastle Utd

14 Feb

Aston Villa

1 : 3

Newcastle Utd

Benfica

Away Team

02 Mar

Gil Vicente

1 : 2

Benfica

25 Feb

Real Madrid

2 : 1

Benfica

21 Feb

Benfica

3 : 0

AFS

17 Feb

Benfica

0 : 1

Real Madrid

13 Feb

Santa Clara

1 : 2

Benfica

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	8	8	0	0	23:4	24
2	Bayern Munich	8	7	0	1	22:8	21
3	Liverpool	8	6	0	2	20:8	18
4	Tottenham	8	5	2	1	17:7	17
5	Barcelona	8	5	1	2	22:14	16
6	Chelsea	8	5	1	2	17:10	16
7	Sporting CP	8	5	1	2	17:11	16
8	Manchester City	8	5	1	2	15:9	16
9	Real Madrid	8	5	0	3	21:12	15
10	Inter	8	5	0	3	15:7	15
11	PSG	8	4	2	2	21:11	14
12	Newcastle Utd	8	4	2	2	17:7	14
13	Juventus	8	3	4	1	14:10	13
14	Atl. Madrid	8	4	1	3	17:15	13
15	Atalanta	8	4	1	3	10:10	13
16	Bayer Leverkusen	8	3	3	2	13:14	12
17	Dortmund	8	3	2	3	19:17	11
18	Olympiacos Piraeus	8	3	2	3	10:14	11
19	Club Brugge	8	3	1	4	15:17	10
20	Galatasaray	8	3	1	4	9:11	10
21	Monaco	8	2	4	2	8:14	10
22	Qarabag Agdam	8	3	1	4	13:21	10
23	Bodo/Glimt	8	2	3	3	14:15	9
24	Benfica	8	3	0	5	10:12	9
25	Marseille	8	3	0	5	11:14	9
26	Pafos	8	2	3	3	8:11	9
27	Royale Union SG	8	3	0	5	8:17	9
28	PSV	8	2	2	4	16:16	8
29	Ath Bilbao	8	2	2	4	9:14	8
30	Napoli	8	2	2	4	9:15	8
31	FC Copenhagen	8	2	2	4	12:21	8
32	Ajax	8	2	0	6	8:21	6
33	Eintracht Frankfurt	8	1	1	6	10:21	4
34	Slavia Prague	8	0	3	5	5:19	3
35	Villarreal	8	0	1	7	5:18	1
36	Kairat Almaty	8	0	1	7	7:22	1

Match Preview: Newcastle Utd vs Benfica

Newcastle Utd welcomes Benfica for what is shaping up to be a crucial match in Champions League. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 19:00 UTC, the match will take place at St. James' Park. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

Entering this game, both Newcastle Utd and Benfica are focused on their respective objectives for the season. Newcastle Utd will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while Benfica aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

Previous meetings between these two sides often provide context for what to expect. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

Tactically, this game could be decided in the midfield battles. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Newcastle Utd will try to assert dominance early, whereas Benfica might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

The match atmosphere is expected to be electric, and tracking the game minute-by-minute adds to the excitement. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Modern football is often defined by the underlying numbers. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Ultimately, this fixture carries weight for the season's broader narrative. Momentum is crucial in Champions League, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.