Barcelona vs Newcastle prediction, tips & stats

Barcelona will host Newcastle on Wednesday in a Round of 16 clash in the Champions League, which will be a decisive one for the tie after the first-leg stalemate.

With the opening meeting ending 1-1 at St James’ Park, both sides know a single moment could decide who advances, so who will emerge victorious from this match?

Read our Barcelona vs Newcastle prediction and preview to find that out.

Tip 1: Over 2.5 total goals & BTTS - Yes

Barcelona’s home games in this competition have been high-scoring: they average 3.3 goals for and 1.3 goals against per home match, which is 4.6 total goals per game.

Newcastle’s away profile also supports an open game, averaging 2.8 goals for and 1.2 goals against on the road (4.0 total goals). With the first leg finishing 1-1, the data points toward chances at both ends again, but with a higher total.

Tip 2: Barcelona over 2.5 team goals

Barcelona’s attacking output at home has been elite in this competition: 3.3 goals scored per home match (from 4 home fixtures).

Newcastle do defend reasonably well away (1.2 conceded per away match), but their overall away-game goal record in the Champions League (4.0 total goals per game) suggests a high-scoring match and with Barcelona clearly favoured to win, Newcastle should be on the receiving end of it.

Furthermore, Newcastle have coneded three goals twice in their last five matches.

Tip 3: Lamine Yamal to be booked

Yamal has 4 yellow cards in the competition so far, which is the highest card count among Barcelona’s key contributors.