Union SG vs Newcastle United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Champions League 2025-26

Anderlecht gears up to host last season’s Carabao Cup winners!

The Lotto Park Stadium in Anderlecht gears up to host the second matchweek encounter of the UEFA Champions League between English giants Newcastle United and Belgian outfit Union SG.

Union SG began their UCL campaign with a 3-1 win over Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven. They are also the table toppers currently in the Belgian Pro League. They are led by Belgian gaffer Sebastien Pocognoli, who has previously led teams like AZ Alkmaar, Brighton and Hannover 96.

The Magpies went down 2-1 against FC Barcelona in their opening UCL game. Eddie Howe, who has accumulated so much experience coaching teams like Burnley and AFC Bournemouth, will be eager to achieve some continental success with Newcastle United. They recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Gunners despite being a goal ahead in the first half.

Kick-off:

• Location: Anderlecht, Belgium
• Stadium: Lotto Park Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, October 1
• Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST
• Referee: Urs Schnyder
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Kjell Scherpen (Union SG)

The Dutch custodian from Emmen has plied his trade with Ajax, Brighton and Stum Graz before making a move to Union SG recently. He was part of the Ajax side that won the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup in the 2020-21 season. All eyes will be on him to keep a clean sheet in the next game. He has started for Union SG in every single game so far and has kept clean sheets in five of them this season.

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

After Isak’s departure from St. James Park, Nick Woltemade has stepped up to the striker role. With two goals in three appearances in the Premier League, the German striker has impressed so far. He will be looking to add to his goal tally in the upcoming match.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the Lotto Park Stadium in Anderlecht
• Newcastle lost their UCL game 2-1 against Barca
• Union SG won the last UCL game 2-0 against PSV

Union SG vs Newcastle United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Newcastle to win the match – 11/10 with bet365
• Jacob Murphy to score – 9/1 with bet365
• Union SG 0-2 Newcastle United – 15/2 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Union SG will miss the services of Mohammed Fuseini. While Floruvz is suspended.

Newcastle will be without Livramento, Ramsey and Wissa. While Schar is still a doubt.

Head-to-Head

These two sides will meet each other for the first time ever.

Predicted Lineups

Union SG predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Scherpen (GK); Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Khalaily, Zorgane, Rasmussen, Niang; El Hadj; Rodriguez, Akinpelu

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

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

Match Prediction

Despite Union’s home advantage, we expect the Magpies to win the upcoming UCL match.

Prediction: Union SG 0-2 Newcastle United

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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