Read our prediction for Newcastle vs Barcelona below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Newcastle vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting tips
Newcastle United and FC Barcelona will face off on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 PM, at St. James’ Park, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. This is the second meeting between the two teams in the current European campaign. In the league stage, in September 2025, Barcelona won at the same stadium with a score of 2-1, thanks to a “double” success by Marcus Rashford. Barcelona have won the last four head-to-head meetings. Newcastle’s only win dates back to 1997 (3-2). Newcastle have scored in their last 12 matches, but have also conceded in their last 13 official matches. Barcelona’s average goals in this season’s UCL matches is 4.5 per match.
Newcastle:
Eddie Howe’s men are going through a mixed form, coming off a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup. However, the “Magpies” are unbeaten in their last five Champions League matches (3 wins, 2 draws), the longest run in the club’s history in Europe.
Barcelona:
Hansi Flick’s team is in excellent form, sitting top of La Liga and having won four games in a row. The Catalans finished the league in 5th place, ensuring their direct qualification to the round of 16.
Probable teams:
Newcastle (4-1-4-1): Ramsdale; Trippier, Botman, Burn, Murphy; Tonali; Murphy, Joelinton, Woltemade, Barnes; Osula.
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia; Cancelo, Eric Garcia, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín; Olmo, Bernal; Raphinha, Fermín López, Rashford; Lewandowski.
Newcastle vs Barcelona head to head matches
18.09.25 CL Newcastle vs Barcelona 1:2
19.03.03 CL Newcastle vs Barcelona 0:2
11.12.02 CL Barcelona vs Newcastle 3:1
26.11.97 CL Barcelona vs Newcastle 1:0
17.09.97 CL Newcastle vs Barcelona 3:2
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.45
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