Newcastle vs Benfica stats, standings, H2h and lineups

Newcastle vs Benfica: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - UEFA Champions League 2025/2026

These are all the statistics you need to know for the Newcastle vs Benfica match scheduled for 21/10/2025 at 03:00 PM.

Get a full breakdown of both teams with complete statistics throughout the competition. Check out the latest team trends, current form, goals scored and conceded, head-to-head history, and other important information.

Relevant facts about Newcastle vs Benfica

Here is some information about Newcastle vs Benfica that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:

• Over 2.5 goals: The last 4 matches involving Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
• Over 9.5 corners: The last 3 matches involving Newcastle have had over 9.5 corners. 
• Winless: Benfica is currently on a run of 3 consecutive matches without winning in the competition.
• Defeats: Benfica has suffered 3 straight losses in the competition.
• Matches with goals conceded: Benfica has conceded at least one goal in their last 3 matches in the competition.

And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Newcastle vs Benfica match in the UEFA Champions League.

Stat Probabilities for Newcastle vs Benfica

Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Newcastle vs Benfica, according to our projection system.

• BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Newcastle vs Benfica is 34%.
• Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Newcastle and Benfica show that there is 59% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.

Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.

Overall Performance of Newcastle vs Benfica

Let’s now take a look at how Newcastle and Benfica have performed thus far in the UEFA Champions League. Newcastle has played 2 matches and has a record of 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

Meanwhile, Benfica has 3 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses in 6 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, Newcastle has a win rate of 50%, while Benfica has come out on top in 50% of their matches.

Newcastle - Home performance

 Newcastle has played at home 1 times in the UCL, and has the following record in those matches:

• Wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Defeats: 1

That gives Newcastle a 0% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 0% of the time, while losses make up 100% of their home matches.

Benfica - Away performance

On the opposite side, Benfica has played 3 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

• Wins: 1
• Draws: 1
• Defeats: 1

In terms of percentages, Benfica has won 33% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 33% of those matches and have suffered defeat 33% of the time as visitors.

And if you’re interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.

Goal statistics for Newcastle vs Benfica

Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Newcastle and Benfica ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

Newcastle has scored a total of 5 goals so far in the UEFA Champions League, while their opponent Benfica has found the back of the net 7 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, Newcastle has an average of 2.5 goals scored in this current campaign, and Benfica has scored 1.17 on average.

These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides’ attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you’d like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.

Goals conceded

On the defensive side of the ball, Newcastle has conceded 2 goals in 2 matches, which is an average of 1 goals conceded per match. 

Meanwhile, visiting Benfica has an average of 0.67 goals conceded per match after surrendering 4 goals in 6 matches.

And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.

Direct Matchups Between Newcastle vs Benfica

Newcastle and Benfica have played each other 3 times in recent years. In those matches, Newcastle has 0 wins, Benfica has 2 wins, and there have been 1 draws.

These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Newcastle vs Benfica match.

Other trends from recent matchups

These statistics for the Newcastle vs Benfica match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams’ average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.

Here are some additional FAQs about Newcastle vs Benfica that you may find helpful.