Newcastle United vs Barcelona Match Preview, Prediction, Lineups, Head-to-Head

Newcastle United vs Barcelona match will be a key talking point as the Premier League side faces La Liga giants in their opening UEFA Champions League 2025-26 fixture. The Magpies will look to use their home advantage at St. James’ Park, but Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, are in fine form and will be confident of extending their dominance.

Match Details

Tournament/Series – UEFA Champions League 2025-26
Match – Newcastle United vs Barcelona (Matchweek 1)
Date & Time – Friday, September 19, 12:30 AM IST (Thursday, September 18; 07:00 PM GMT)
Live Streaming – Sony LIV (India), TNT Sports (UK), Paramount+ (USA)

Newcastle United vs Barcelona Preview

The Blaugrana secured an easy win when these clubs last faced each other. Now, Barcelona travel to England to lock horns with Newcastle United in a much-anticipated clash at St. James’ Park.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have endured a mixed start to the season (D-L-D-W), lacking consistency in both attack and defence. Their new signing, Nick Woltemade, has already impressed by scoring on his debut in the Premier League, and the Magpies will hope he continues his momentum in Europe. Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali will be crucial in midfield to match Barcelona’s creativity.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are on a strong run of form (W-W-D-W) and look sharp under Hansi Flick. Raphinha has been in scintillating touch, scoring a brace in Barca’s last league game, while Robert Lewandowski continues to be their focal point in attack. Even with several injury concerns, Barca’s depth with youngsters like Pedri, Cubarsí, and Lopez makes them favourites to dominate this fixture.

The Magpies will rely on their passionate home crowd, but the Catalan giants’ Champions League pedigree and firepower up front give them the upper hand.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Newcastle United – D-L-D-W
Barcelona – W-W-D-W

Newcastle United vs Barcelona H2H Record

• Total Matches: 4
• Newcastle Wins: 1
• Barcelona Wins: 3
• Draws: 0

Newcastle United vs Barcelona Probable Playing XI

Newcastle United (4-3-3):
Pope (GK); Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes

Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
Szczesny (GK); Koundé, García, Cubarsí, Martin; Pedri, Casadó; Raphinha, Lopez, Rashford; Lewandowski

Newcastle United vs Barcelona Match Prediction

Barcelona enter this clash as favourites despite playing away from home. Newcastle’s inconsistent start to the season, coupled with Barcelona’s recent winning streak and stronger squad depth, makes the Blaugrana the likely winners.

Why Barcelona Deserve to Win:

• Their head-to-head record favours them (3 wins out of 4).
• Raphinha and Lewandowski are in excellent form and can exploit Newcastle’s defensive gaps.
• Barca’s midfield, led by Pedri, offers creativity and control that Newcastle may struggle to match.

Predicted Winner: FC Barcelona
Score Prediction: Newcastle United 1-4 Barcelona

Where to watch Newcastle United vs Barcelona

• India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
• UK: TNT Sports, BBC
• USA: Paramount+, TUDN
• Nigeria: DAZN