Union SG will take on Newcastle in the Champions League this week, with the visitors looking for their first win in the competition this season.
The Magpies lost their opening match to Barcelona, so they will feel they need to get back on track quickly if they are to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
It won't be easy, though, as Union SG were triumphant in their opening CL match of the season, beating PSV away from home.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Union SG vs Newcastle prediction below.
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Union SG vs Newcastle prediction: The hosts to take something
Key Stats
- Newcastle have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions, and that was against Bradford City.
- Newcastle have won just one of the seven Champions League matches they've played under Eddie Howe.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in four of Union SG's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Union SG 1-1 Newcastle
Newcastle have a better team than Union SG on paper, but their form has been concerning so far this season. The Belgian side, on the other hand, are flying and that momentum could easily carry them to more than a draw on Wednesday night.
Champions League betting offer of the day
Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle go in as favourites
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Union SG vs Newcastle odds are weighted in favour of the visitors, which only adds more value to our prediction of a home win or draw. Ladbrokes have given Union SG a 29.4% chance of winning the match, while Newcastle have been given a 48.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
This will be the first time that Union SG and Newcastle have ever played against each other.
Union SG preview: Florucz on the naughty step
Raul Florucz is a notable absentee for Union SG on Wednesday night, with the Austrian winger ruled out due to suspension. Mohammed Fuseini is also set to miss out due to an ankle injury, while exciting forward Kevin Rodriguez is also carrying a knock.
Predicted lineup: Scherpen (GK), Khalaili, Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen, Ait El Hadj, Zorgane, Rasmussen, Rodriguez, David, Niang
Last five results
- Union SG 2-0 Westerlo
- Genk 1-2 Union SG
- PSV 1-3 Union SG
- Dender 0-1 Union SG
- Union SG 2-0 Anderlecht
Newcastle preview: Bad news for Livramento
After landing awkwardly against Arsenal, Tino Livramento is facing a lengthy spell on the touchline with a suspected ACL injury. Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa are both ruled out of this one, with the latter still waiting to make his Newcastle debut. Anthony Elanga is in line for a start.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Last five results
- Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
- Newcastle 4-1 Bradford
- Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle
- Newcastle 1-2 Barcelona
- Newcastle 1-0 Wolves
Player to watch: Nick Woltemade
Things started to go south for Newcastle at the weekend, almost immediately after Nick Woltemade went off, with the Magpies missing the striker's physical presence in both boxes.
Woltemade has two Newcastle goals to his name already and will want to break his Champions League duck on Wednesday.