Wed Oct 22 2025 00:50:26 GMT+0200 (Central European Summer Time)
Result of the Newcastle — Benfica
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Teams stats comparison
Prediction
(21.10.25, 21:00)
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Match info
Date and time: October 21, 21:00
Tournament: Champions League 25/26
Stadium: St. James' Park (Newcastle upon Tyne, England)
Round: league stage, matchday 3
Referee: Szymon Marciniak
Standings: Newcastle - 12 position; Benfica - 24 position.
Missing: Newcastle - H. Ashby, M. Gillespie, L. Hall, Jamaal Lascelles, Valentino Livramento, John Ruddy, Yoane Wissa; Benfica - A. Bah, Bruma, Nuno Félix, Manu, G. Prestianni.
Match events
Malick Thiaw
17'
(Jacob Murphy)
Anthony Gordon
32'
Dodi Lukebakio
45'
HT
1 - 0
(Harvey Barnes)
Jacob Murphy
63'
(Joelinton)
J. Ramsey
63'
(F. Ivanović)
Amar Dedić
63'
(Nick Pope)
Harvey Barnes
70'
(Anthony Gordon)
Harvey Barnes
83'
(William Osula)
Nick Woltemade
85'
(Anthony Elanga)
Anthony Gordon
85'
(Joe Willock)
Bruno Guimarães
90'
Match statistics
All
1st half
2nd half
10
Shots on Goal
2
4
Shots off Goal
3
19
Total Shots
7
5
Blocked Shots
2
13
Shots insidebox
2
6
Shots outsidebox
5
16
Fouls
7
12
Corner Kicks
8
2
Offsides
1
52%
Ball Possession
48%
1
Yellow Cards
1
2
Goalkeeper Saves
7
417
Total passes
388
352
Passes accurate
315
84%
Passes %
81%
2.63
xG (expected goals)
0.33
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Goals prevented
0
Lineups
Main
Substitutions
Formation
Missing
Main
NEW
BEN
1
Nick Pope
7.5
2
K. Trippier
7.3
12
Malick Thiaw
6.9
4
Sven Botman
7.7
33
Dan Burn
6.9
39
Bruno Guimarães
90'
Joe Willock
7.2
67
Lewis Miley
6.9
41
J. Ramsey
63'
Joelinton
6.9
23
Jacob Murphy
63'
Harvey Barnes
7.3
27
Nick Woltemade
85'
William Osula
6.2
10
Anthony Gordon
85'
Anthony Elanga
9.3
E. Howe
Manager
Head-to-head matches
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This competition
Previous matches
NEW
BEN
All
Home
Away
This competition
18.10.25
FT
Brighton
2
:
1
Newcastle
Brighton
2
Newcastle
1
05.10.25
FT
Newcastle
2
:
0
Nottingham Forest
Newcastle
2
Nottingham Forest
0
01.10.25
FT
Union Saint-Gilloise
0
:
4
Newcastle
Union Saint-Gilloise
0
Newcastle
4
28.09.25
FT
Newcastle
1
:
2
Arsenal
Newcastle
1
Arsenal
2
24.09.25
FT
Newcastle
4
:
1
Bradford City
Newcastle
4
Bradford City
1
Standings
Short Table
Full Table
Current form
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Team
P
W
D
L
GD
+/-
Form
PTS
P
+/-
PTS
Teams stats comparison*
5 matches
10 matches
20 matches
Overall
Home / Away
Average performance
3.40
Total goals per game
1.60
Total goals per game
3.40
1.60
2.40
Goals scored by team
1.00
Goals scored by team
2.40
1.00
1.00
Goals conceded by team
0.60
Goals conceded by team
1.00
0.60
6.00
Team corners
4.60
Team corners
6.00
4.60
0.80
Team cards
3.00
Team cards
0.80
3.00
10.60
Team fouls
12.00
Team fouls
10.60
12.00
0.60
Team offsides
0.80
Team offsides
0.60
0.80
55.40%
Ball possession
54.00%
Ball possession
55.40%
54.00%
Over
Under
4
1
Full Time
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
1
4
Full Time
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
4
1
1
4
3
2
Corners
7.5
8.5
9.5
10.5
11.5
1
4
Corners
7.5
8.5
9.5
10.5
11.5
3
2
1
4
1
4
Cards
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
4
1
Cards
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
1
4
4
1
2
3
Fouls
22.5
23.5
24.5
25.5
26.5
3
2
Fouls
22.5
23.5
24.5
25.5
26.5
2
3
3
2
0
5
Offsides
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
0
5
Offsides
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
0
5
0
5
2
3
Half Time
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
1
4
Half Time
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
2
3
1
4
4
1
Second Half
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
1
4
Second Half
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4
1
1
4
Goals Scored/Conceded
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Scored Per Game
Conceded Per Game
Timeline
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16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
90+
0%
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10%
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40%
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50%
0%
0%
0%
0%
25%
25%
Team cards in matches
Timeline
0-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
90+
0%
0%
25%
0%
0%
50%
25%
0%
6%
6%
29%
18%
12%
29%
* the figures are calculated based on matches in all tournaments for which full statistics are available. You can view the list by clicking on “Analyzed matches”
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Prediction
In the UEFA Champions League match, Newcastle will face Benfica on October 21, 2025. Newcastle is favored with odds of 1.60, giving them a 59.19% chance of winning. Benfica is the underdog with odds of 5.00 and an 18.94% chance of victory.
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Questions about the match
Where will the match take place?
The game will take place at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. The arena’s capacity is 52758.
What time does the match start?
The kickoff is at 21:00 (UTC+1).
Who is the favorite according to the odds?
Newcastle are the favourites according to the bookmakers.
What are the teams’ results in the Champions League 25/26 tournament?
Newcastle: wins – 4, draws – 2, losses – 2. Goal difference: +10.
Benfica: wins – 3, draws – 0, losses – 5. Goal difference: -2.
Benfica: wins – 3, draws – 0, losses – 5. Goal difference: -2.
Who are the best players of both teams by goal contributions in this tournament?
Newcastle: Anthony Gordon (goals – 3, assists – 0).
Benfica: F. Aursnes (goals – 1, assists – 2).
Benfica: F. Aursnes (goals – 1, assists – 2).
Who will not be able to play?
Newcastle: H. Ashby (Inactive), M. Gillespie (Inactive), L. Hall (Thigh injury), Jamaal Lascelles (Inactive), Valentino Livramento (Knee injury), John Ruddy (Inactive), Yoane Wissa (Knee injury).
Benfica: A. Bah (Knee injury), Bruma (Achilles tendon injury), Nuno Félix (Knee injury), Manu (Knee injury), G. Prestianni (Inactive).
Benfica: A. Bah (Knee injury), Bruma (Achilles tendon injury), Nuno Félix (Knee injury), Manu (Knee injury), G. Prestianni (Inactive).
What was the result of the last head-to-head match?
The last game Benfica - Newcastle ended with a score of 3 - 2.
How did Newcastle vs Benfica end on 21.10.2025?
The match ended with a 3-0 score, and Newcastle claimed the victory.
