Newcastle United vs Dortmund: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 season is set to be underway

Newcastle host Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday and they sit proudly on top of the group table after two games. The Geordies announced their presence on the top European stage with a stunning 4-1 win over French giants PSG in the second game, having previously earned a hard-fought point in Italy against AC Milan. In the Premier League, Eddie Howe's side have recovered after a sluggish start and they dismantled a decent Crystal Palace side 4-0 at home at the weekend.

Dortmund have yet to score in the group after a 2-0 defeat in Paris and a goalless draw against AC Milan in their next game. In the Bundesliga, they are in fine form and won their fifth league match in a row at the weekend with a 1-0 home win over Werder Bremen. They need to work on their socks off if they want to get something from this match.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 25 Oct, 2023, 26-10-23, 12:30 AM (IST), 07:00 PM (GMT), 03:00 PM (EST)

Form

Newcastle United Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Borussia Dortmund Form (All Competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

The 22-year-old winger is currently one of the best wingers in the Premier League and his performance under Howe has been amazing. His dribbling and his pace is his biggest weapon which helps him to run at defences.

Niclas Füllkrug (Dortmund)

In addition to his qualities as a traditional number nine, Füllkrug has a few tendencies and tools in his skillset that make him more than just a simple target man. Füllkrug can often just look like a midfielder on the pitch and receives passes in areas where you would normally see a creative number 10 collect the ball. He is in red-hot form and will be a big threat to the opponent.

Match Facts

• Reus is BVB’s record goalscorer in the Champions League with 22. The 34-year-old has three goals and an assist in his last seven competitive appearances.
• Newcastle’s Isak (Dortmund), Fabian Schär, Joelinton (both Hoffenheim) and Loris Karius are all former Bundesliga players.

Team and Injury News

Howe is dealing with a number of injury problems. Sven Botman, Joe Willock and Lewis Miley will not make the game, while Harvey Barnes is a long-term absentee.

Meunier and Morey both will miss out because of injury, they could be without Youssoufa Moukoko amid a thigh strain.

Head-to-Head

Both these teams have never faced each other and this will be their first match facing each other.

Predicted Lineup

Newcastle United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Pope, Burn, Schar, Lascelles, Trippier, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Wilson, Gordon

Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Kobel, Wolf, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Can, Nmecha, Reus, Gittens, Malen, Fullkrug

Match Prediction for Newcastle United vs Dortmund

Beating Newcastle at St James’ Park looks like one of the biggest tests in European football right now. Full of goals and backed by huge home support, Howe’s side will be favourites and will fancy their chances.

Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Dortmund

Telecast for Newcastle United vs Dortmund

India: Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 2)

UK: BT Sport, TNT Sport

USA: Paramount+, CBS

Nigeria: Supersport