Preview: Newcastle United vs FK Qarabag Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Playoffs second leg

The Magpies dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Newcastle United are all set to host FK Qarabag for their second leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. St. James’ Park will witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.

The Magpies secured a dominating 6-1 win in the first leg of their UCL playoffs contest. They now have a five-goal advantage, and being at home will be a confidence booster for them. Newcastle United have performed decently in their last few games and will be gunning for a win here.

FK Qarabag are going to be massively under pressure for their upcoming UEFA Champions League outing. They are down by five goals and need a miraculous performance to get past Newcastle.

The Azerbaijan Premier League side have conceded 12 goals in their last two UCL games. The next one is definitely going to be a tough contest for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
• Stadium: St. James’ Park
• Date: Wednesday, February 25
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Feb 24; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Newcastle: L-W-W-W-L

Qarabag: L-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)

Anthony Gordon netted four goals in the first leg and will once again look to play an important role in the attacking front for Newcastle United. He can play multiple positions in the final third and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The Englishman is a crucial player for the Magpies.

Camilo Durán (Qarabag)

Camilo Durán will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stage a comeback against Newcastle. Despite failing to score a goal in the last fixture, he is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for FK Qarabag. A top performance from Duran can be beneficial for the visitors who are chasing an almost impossible comeback.

Match Facts

• Newcastle United have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last five games.
• FK Qarabag have two clean sheets to their name in their last five attempts.
• This will be the second-ever confrontation between these sides.

Newcastle vs Qarabag: Betting Tips and Odds

• Newcastle United to win @1/6 Coral
• Anthony Gordon to score @1/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @4/5 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Bruno Guimaraes, Yoane Wissa, Lewis Miley, Fabian Schar, Valentino Livramento and Emil Krafth are not going to be in action for Newcastle United. They are not match fit. Sven Botman might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

FK Qarabag might not have Shahrudin Mahammadaliyev in action due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Newcastle won: 1

Qarabag won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Pope (GK); Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Willock, Tonali; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes; Gordon

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

Kochalski (GK); Silva, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev; Bicalho, Jankovic; Andrade, Montiel, Zoubir; Durán

Match Prediction

The Magpies will be gunning for a win, and the visitors are going to be under pressure. Newcastle United are likely to come out on top. They should win against FK Qarabag in their upcoming UEFA Champions League playoffs clash.

Prediction: Newcastle 4-0 Qarabag

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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