Barcelona will set their sights on a place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League when they take on Newcastle United at St James' Park on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
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Newcastle United vs Barcelona predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- Newcastle United's last 11 matches have all gone above the 2.5-goal line.
- At least three goals were scored in 12 of Barcelona's last 13 games across all competitions.
- Barcelona are currently on a four-match winning streak.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle United 2-3 Barcelona
It is worth mentioning that these teams already met in this competition this season, and Barcelona ran out 2-1 winners here at St James' Park in the league phase.
Moreover, while Barcelona have won four games in a row, Newcastle United suffered three defeats in their last five matches.
Taking everything into account, we are leaning toward the La Liga giants for the victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona priced as favourites
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from bet365, subject to change
Newcastle United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City over the weekend. Eddie Howe’s troops have now lost four of their last six home games across all competitions.
The Magpies eliminated Qarabag in the playoff round and are chasing their first-ever quarter-final berth in the UEFA Champions League.
On the other hand, Barcelona extended their winning streak to four games with a 1-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao a couple of days ago. Unlike their hosts, the Catalan giants finished in the top eight and did not go through the playoff round.
Ahead of this skirmish, Barcelona are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that four or more goals were scored in eight of Newcastle United's last 11 games in all competitions, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
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Most recent H2Hs: Barcelona have bragging rights
Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the league phase was their fourth consecutive win against the Magpies.
There have been five previous clashes between these teams, stretching back to September 1997. Although Newcastle were victorious in their first-ever encounter, they have lost four consecutive meetings between these sides since then.
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Newcastle United preview: Eyeing first-ever quarter-final berth
Newcastle are expected to be without several key players on Tuesday night due to injury, including Fabian Schar (ankle), Emil Krafth (knee), Bruno Guimaraes (hamstring), and Lewis Miley (dead leg).
The hosts could also be without Sven Botman and Sandro Tonali, as both players are listed as questionable, while Dan Burn and Joelinton risk missing the second leg should they receive a booking at St James' Park.
Predicted lineup: Ramsdale (GK), Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Willock, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
Last five matches
- 07/3/26: Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City (FA Cup)
- 04/03/26: Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United (Premier League)
- 28/02/26: Newcastle United 2-3 Everton (Premier League)
- 24/02/26: Newcastle United 3-2 Qarabag (Champions League)
- 21/02/26: Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
Barcelona preview: Few injury concerns
Barcelona have five players ruled out due to injury, including defenders Andreas Christensen (ACL), Alejandro Balde (hamstring), Jules Kounde (hamstring), and midfielders Gavi (knee) and Frenkie de Jong, who is also nursing a hamstring issue.
Four of Hansi Flick's men are in danger of missing the second leg at home as they're each a yellow card away from being suspended, including Fermin Lopez, Marc Casado, Gerard Martin, and star man Lamine Yamal.
Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Martin, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Cancelo, Pedri, Bernal, Lopez, Yamal, Torres & Raphinha
Last five matches
- 07/03/26: Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
- 03/03/26: Barcelona 3-0 Atletico Madrid (Copa del Rey)
- 28/02/26: Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal (La Liga)
- 22/02/26: Barcelona 3-0 Levante (La Liga)
- 16/02/26: Girona 2-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
Player to watch: Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford put in a man-of-the-match performance the last time these teams clashed, scoring a brace in Barcelona's 2-1 victory. The former Manchester United forward will look to return to scoring ways after drawing blanks in his last five appearances.