Newcastle will take on Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League on Wednesday, 5 November, with the hosts looking to put more domestic misery behind them.
The Magpies lost to West Ham in the Premier League at the weekend, but their form in Europe has been impressive so far, and they will be looking to continue that trend at St James' Park on Wednesday.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Newcastle vs Athletic Bilbao prediction below.
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Newcastle vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: The hosts to pick up another European win
Key Stats
- Both of Newcastle's Champions League wins this season have been to nil.
- Athletic Bilbao have lost their last two matches.
- Seven of Athletic Bilbao's last 11 matches in all competitions have produced fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
Newcastle may have been poor in the Premier League this season, but they have stepped up in the Champions League. Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, are in freefall, which makes this the perfect fixture for the Magpies.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle go in as favourites
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Newcastle vs Athletic Bilbao odds suggest that the visitors will do incredibly well to take three points with them back to Spain. Ladbrokes have given Athletic Bilbao a 16.7% chance of winning the match, while Newcastle have been given a 66.7% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first competitive meeting in over 30 years
Newcastle and Athletic Bilbao haven't played each other in a competitive match since 1994, making this a fresh European encounter. They did also meet in a friendly back in 2022, which Newcastle won 2-1.
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Newcastle preview: Howe facing a few fresh issues
Newcastle are set to be without Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon for this one, after the former pulled out of the weekend's match at the last minute, and the latter was taken off at half-time with a thigh injury. The duo join Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento and Harrison Ashby in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier, Schar, Thiaw, Burn, Guimaraes, Miley, Joelinton, Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes
Last five results
- West Ham 3-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham
- Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
- Newcastle 3-0 Benfica
- Brighton 2-1 Newcastle
Athletic Bilbao preview: One Williams brother down
Athletic Bilbao suffered a bitter blow in their last Champions League match, as Inaki Williams went down with a serious adductor injury that is set to keep him out of action until the new year. Williams joins Benat Prados, Inigo Lekue, Unai Egiluz and Maroan Sannadi on the sidelines.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Gorosabel, Paredes, Laporte, Berchiche, Jauregizar, Rego, N.Williams, Sancet, Navarro, Guruzeta
Last five results
- Real Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Getafe
- Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Qarabag
- Elche 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Mallorca
Player to watch: Anthony Elanga
Although it is still early days, Anthony Elanga has largely been disappointing in a Newcastle shirt since signing for the club from Nottingham Forest in the summer. Due to Gordon's injury, he should get a chance to impress from the start on Wednesday, and he will need to take it if he is to remain in the starting XI moving forward.