Newcastle vs Benfica Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

These clubs were held to a 1-1 draw in their last meeting against one another.

Newcastle United will go head-to-head against Benfica in their Round 3 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an interesting clash between these clubs, which will take place at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies at home will be looking to extend their winning run in their ongoing UCL campaign. After losing their opening game against Barcelona, Newcastle United made a strong comeback to secure a dominating win against Union St.-Gilloise in their second one.

The Jose Mourinho-led side will be desperate for a win here, but it is not going to be an easy outing for them. SL Benfica have lost both of their first two UEFA Champions League fixtures of the ongoing season. The Portugal-based club will now be looking to make a comeback and will be keen on putting up a strong fight.

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
• Stadium: St. James’ Park
• Date: Wednesday, October 22
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Oct 21; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Szymon Marciniak 
• VAR: In use

Form:

Newcastle: W-L-W-W-L

Benfica: D-W-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

The 23-year-old continues his goal-scoring run for the Magpies. He scored a goal for in their previous league fixture against Brighton, but it was not enough to get them a win. With his current form, Nick Woltemade is going to cause issues for the opponent’s defence.

Fourth @premierleague goal for Big Nick 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/pN3gdn7Siw

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) October 18, 2025

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Vangelis Pavlidis is coming in after scoring a brace for SL Benfica in their domestic cup competition fixture. He will be looking to step up so that he can help his side on the attacking front. Pavlidis is a capable forward who knows how to find the spaces in the final third and is going to be a constant threat for Newcastle.

🚀👀 https://t.co/2Btu7lUXXf

— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) October 17, 2025

Match Facts

• The Magpies have never been able to defeat Benfica.
• The Magpies have won three of their last five matches.
• The Eagles have only secured two wins in their last five attempts.

Newcastle vs Benfica: Betting Tips and Odds

• Newcastle to win @13/20 Coral
• Nick Woltemade to score @5/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @5/12 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Yoane Wissa, Lewis Hall and Valentino Livramento are injured, hence keeping them out of action for the Magpies.

Benfica will miss out on the services of Alexander Bah and Manu Silva as they are injured. Bruma might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Newcastle won: 0

Benfica won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pope (GK); Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon

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

Trubin (GK); Dedic, Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Ríos, Barrenechea; Lukebakio, Sudakov, Aursnes; Pavlidis

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to produce an interesting fixture, but United are likely to secure a win against SL Benfica in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Benfica

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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