There have been only four Newcastle vs. Barcelona games in history, with Barca winning three of those. The only time the Magpies won was back in 1997 when legendary striker Faustino Asprilla scored a hat-trick.
The big question is whether Newcastle have an Asprilla-like player in 2025, who could outscore Barca. Well, that’s what we’re here to answer, so keep on reading!
Newcastle vs. Barcelona UCL Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Newcastle | +225 |
| Draw | +270 |
| Barcelona | +104 |
| Total Goals | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | -200 |
| Under 2.5 | +163 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: St. James’ Park in Newcastle, England
- Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: Paramount
Newcastle Believe in St. James’ Park Miracles
Newcastle are famously very good on home turf. Last season in the Premier League, they went 12-2-5 at home, with a 40:20 score difference. Only two EPL teams won more matches on home turf – Liverpool and Manchester City.
In the 2025-26 season, the Magpies look good, although their roster seems a bit weaker given that forward Alexander Isak has moved to Liverpool. On the bright side, their defense looks elite, with players like Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Valentino Livramento, Kieran Trippier, and others.
Newcastle’s midfield looks even stronger, with Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Jacob Ramsey. But are these guys good enough to stop Barcelona?
Barcelona Coming to Gloomy North
It’s been a hot September in Barcelona, with temperatures going up to 80°F (27°C). Barca’s players are used to this kind of weather, so they might find it difficult to adjust to the weather in Newcastle. According to the weather forecast, the temperature on Thursday, September 18, should not go above 60°F (16°C) in the north of England.
It might even rain during the Newcastle vs. Barcelona game, making it difficult to control the ball. But Barca’s got some incredible players on the roster, who make their tiki-taka style of play look easy.
Lamine Yamal has been their standout player, along with Raphinha and Ferran Torres. These three have been in charge of chance creation, along with Pedri, who’s turned into a real midfield boss.
Newcastle vs. Barcelona Prediction
We think that the Newcastle vs. Barcelona game on Thursday will see a serious midfield battle. There probably won’t be too many scoring chances on either side, but we do think we’ll witness at least one or two goals. Still, we don’t think we’ll see more than that.
This is why our top pick is Under 2.5. What about the match-winner pick? We think anything can happen in this game, with no winners looking like the most probable outcome.
Pick: Under 2.5 Goals