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

The Magpies will aim to survive in the group of death

Newcastle United have made a solid return to the Champions League, drawing with AC Milan and then winning in the EFL Cup against Manchester City. The Magpies have been in good form recently, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions. Howe's in-form team ended September in magnificent fashion with nine goals across 180 minutes of football .

After seven matchdays played in the Ligue 1, the Parisians have lost one and drawn three already. Their visit to St. James Park will be the first time since 2003 that there will be a match at Newcastle's home ground. Even though PSG have had a mix start in the French league, they won their first group match against Borussia Dortmund, they have the better attack, and they will look to exploit Newcastle's weaknesses.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 5 October 2023 at 8:00 PM BST (12:30 AM IST)

Location: St. James Park

Form

Newcastle United (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-W-W

PSG (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-W-D

Players to watch out in Newcastle United vs PSG:

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United):

Isak is currently the top scorer for Newcastle United in the Premier League alongside Almiron, he has scored 5 goals in 7 appearances in all competitions and is yet to open his account in the Champions League this season. Newcastle United defeated Manchester City in the EFL Cup by 1-0, Isak scored the only goal in that match. In only his second season with the club, he has already shown that he is a capable goalscorer.

Kylian Mbappe (PSG):

After the departure of Messi and Neymar, Mbappe has been the man to lead the team in the attack this season. Mbappe has started the season just like every other season, he has scored 7 goals in Ligue 1 and 1 goal in the Champions League in the 2-0 win against Dortmund. League's top goalscorer will have the potential chance to score in his first match at St. James Park.

Match facts:

• Champions League football returns to St. James' Park after 20 years, this is the first ever meet between the two sides.
• Since the start of 2022, Newcastle have lost only five matches at home turf, PSG will play away from home again after being held to a draw in their last away league match.
• PSG have gone unbeaten in nine consecutive away games since their 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich seven months ago.

Injury & team news:

Newcastle's injury woes continue, with Joelinton, Wilson, Botman, and Willock all sidelined. They were given a major blow after Harvey Barnes injured himself, he is set to miss up until November.

Meanwhile, PSG's star man Mbappe completed the full 90 minutes against Clermont after shaking off his ankle, PSG's left-back Nuno Mendes has undergone surgery on a hamstring problem and will not play again until 2024. Marco Asensio and Kimpembe will also miss this match alongside Mendes.

Head to Head

Both teams have never played against each other, this is their first-ever encounter.

Predicted lineup for Newcastle vs PSG:

Newcastle United predicted lineup:

Pope; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Burn; Longstaff, Tonali, Guimaraes; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

PSG predicted lineup:

Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez; Vitinha, Ugarte, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Kolo Muani, Mbappe

Match prediction for Newcastle vs PSG:

Even despite all of their problems at this level, PSG have generally sailed through the group stage. This time it is going to be a difficult job for the Parisians in the group of death. Newcastle United will play at their home and try to bring up a result that the fans deserve. The St James' Park atmosphere will also play its part in intimidating the French champions. Newcastle's press will be crucial on Wednesday given PSG's technical abilities which have evolved under Enrique.

Prediction: Newcastle United 2-2 PSG

Telecast:

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US –  CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport