Newcastle vs Barcelona Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Mar 2026

Magpies Should Compete Favourably

Facing Barcelona at home in the round of 16 will be a special night for Newcastle fans and we expect the hosts to be competitive against a Barca side likely to focus on keeping the tie alive ahead of next week’s second leg at Camp Nou.

We will back Newcastle at 1.87 on the Asian Handicap +0.25, with the stake split between 0 and +0.5, as they look capable of landing a return by avoiding defeat.

Barca 2-1 Winners When Teams Last Met

Newcastle United were beaten 3-1 at St James’ Park in their last game, being turned over at home to Manchester City in the FA Cup. The Magpies had just 37% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Harvey Barnes getting the goal.

Barcelona won their previous game 1-0. This was a La Liga away victory at San Mamés against Athletic Club. Hansi Flick’s team boasted 70% possession and had two shots on goal, with Lamine Yamal on target in the 68th minute.

In their last Champions League games, Newcastle were at home to Azerbaijan Premier League side Qarabag and won 3-2 in the second leg of their play-off tie (9-3 on aggregate), while Barca hosted Danish Superliga club FC Copenhagen in the league phase and secured a 4-1 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of the away side Barca when they last played Newcastle, with the clash taking place at St James’ Park in September.

Champions LeagueG W D L GD P

5 Barcelona 8 5 12 22:14 16

12 Newcastle8 4 22 17:7 14

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