Newcastle and Benfica face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season. The game takes place at St. James' Park on Tuesday, 21/10/2025, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Newcastle vs Benfica, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Newcastle vs Benfica
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Newcastle preview
Newcastle comes into the match having played 2 games in the UEFA Champions League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
Newcastle's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the UEFA Champions League, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.
The offense system of Newcastle is led by Nick Woltemade as the top scorer of the season. The german forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Bruno Guimarães, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.91.
Benfica preview
On the other hand, Benfica comes into the match having played 6 games in the UEFA Champions League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.
Benfica's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the UEFA Champions League, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.
The offense system of Benfica is led by Evangelos Pavlidis as the top scorer of the season. The greek forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Fredrik Aursnes, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 0.5.
Head to head: Newcastle vs Benfica
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Newcastle
Europe - UEFA Champions League
Benfica
Europe - UEFA Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W D |
1.67 |
| Home | L L W W |
2 |
| Away | L D W |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2.67 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 33% |
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xG
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1.43 | 1.67 | 1.18 |
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xGA
|
1.09 | 0.89 | 1.28 |
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