Champions League: Barcelona vs Newcastle – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Champions League round of 16 match between Barcelona and Newcastle and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Newcastle come to Spotify Camp Nou for the Champions League match this coming Wednesday, Barcelona will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Form: Barcelona vs Newcastle

Barcelona Form

Barcelona are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Athletic Club 0-1, and then drawing 1-1 with Newcastle. They were back as winners when they defeated Sevilla 5-2. Barcelona won four of their previous six Champions League games at the Spotify Camp Nou. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded eight and scored 20 goals.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle collected a single win and a draw in their past three outings, in which they were first defeated 1-3 against Manchester City. They followed up, drawing 1-1 with Barcelona, before winning 0-1 against Chelsea. Newcastle won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Champions League. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and 15 scored.

Betting stats and facts for Barcelona and Newcastle

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Barcelona and Newcastle. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Barcelona vs Newcastle

Barcelona against Newcastle is also a battle between Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon with both in decent form. The former scored three while the latter has six Champions League goals in their last six games respectively.

Popular markets: Barcelona vs Newcastle

Full-time result

Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments Barcelona won ten times and lost zero as well. Newcastle won five times, drew two and lost three of their last 10 games away from home. Barcelona didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches. Barcelona have not lost to Newcastle in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Barcelona scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Newcastle scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Barcelona managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Barcelona have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Newcastle.

Total goals

Barcelona saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Newcastle. They performed an average of 2.2 goals in these. Newcastle scored at least one goal in their last 14 matches.