Preview: Barcelona vs Newcastle Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 second leg

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

FC Barcelona are all set to lock horns with Newcastle United for their second leg round of 16 contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This clash is going to take place at the Spotify Camp Nou.

The Hansi Flick-led side have been in good form, but were held to a draw by the Magpies in their previous league of the UCL round of 16. FC Barcelona came up with an underwhelming performance. They will be at home for their next one and will be eager to use it to their advantage.

Newcastle United are coming in with inconsistent performances at the moment. The upcoming UEFA Champions League game is going to be a tough one for them. The Eddie Howe-led side will be eager to put up a strong fight against the Blaugrana. The Magpies need an exceptional performance to overcome their Barca challenge.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Spotify Camp Nou
• Date: Wednesday, March 18
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 PM IST/ 05:45 PM GMT/ 12:45 PM ET/ 09:45 AM PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Barcelona: W-W-W-D-W

Newcastle: L-W-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Raphinha (Barcelona)

The 29-year-old Brazilian forward is coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick in the previous LaLiga fixture against Sevilla. It was a top performance by him and it is going to be an important aspect for FC Barcelona once again. Even though he has only scored a single goal in the Champions League this season, Raphinha is still going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

HAT-TRINHA pic.twitter.com/LdhRst2lCB

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 15, 2026

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Anthony Gordon will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Balugrana. He is coming in after scoring a match-winning goal against Chelsea in the Premier League. In 11 UCL appearances this season, the Englishman has scored 10 goals and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• FC Barcelona are undefeated in their last five games.
• Newcastle United have won only two of their last five matches.
• The Magpies have failed to defeat Blaugrana in their last four attempts.

Barca vs Newcastle: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Barcelona to win @6/10 William Hill
• Raphinha to score @8/5 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Jofre Torrents, Andreas Christensen and Toni Fernandez are not going to be in action for Barcelona. They are injured.

Newcastle United will be without the services of Fabian Schar, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley and Emil Kraft due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Barca won: 4

Newcastle won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Joan García (GK); Araújo, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; Olmo, Pedri; Yamal, López, Raphinha; Lewandowski

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

Ramsdale (GK); Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Ramsey; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes; Gordon

Match Prediction

The winning club will have a chance to get through to the quarterfinals. FC Barcelona are likely to edge past Newcastle United in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Barca 3-2 Newcastle

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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