Newcastle United vs Benfica 21 Oct 2025

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This match is played on date 21 Oct 2025
This match takes place in St. James’ Park (Newcastle upon Tyne) – In championship competitions Champions League by Season 2025/2026

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⚽ Newcastle United vs Benfica – Match Preview

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🔎 Overview & Context

Newcastle United return to St James’ Park for a crucial Champions League fixture against Portuguese giants Benfica. Both teams find themselves in need of points in Group F, though Newcastle enter with greater momentum after their emphatic home performance in the last European round.

The Magpies, revitalised under Eddie Howe, have shown intensity and discipline, particularly at home where the crowd plays a huge role. Meanwhile, Benfica, led by José Mourinho, are desperate to turn around a slow start to their European campaign and prove their pedigree on English soil.

The atmosphere at St James’ Park will be electric — expect a physical, fast-paced contest between two sides known for pressing football and quick transitions.

🏴 Newcastle United – Strengths, Weaknesses & Key Notes

Strengths:

• Home Fortress: Newcastle remain one of Europe’s most difficult sides to beat at home.

• High Press & Tempo: Howe’s system overwhelms opponents with pressing and quick wing transitions.

• Attacking Variety: Players like Anthony Gordon, Isak, and Almirón give multiple scoring threats.

Weaknesses:

• Defensive Depth: Injuries to key defenders have forced tactical reshuffles.

• European Inexperience: The squad is still learning to manage continental rhythm and discipline.

Key Notes:

• Likely formation: 4-3-3, pressing high with overlapping full-backs.

• Focus on fast starts — Newcastle often score early at home.

• The midfield trio of Bruno Guimarães, Tonali, and Joelinton expected to control tempo.

🏴 Benfica – Strengths, Weaknesses & Key Notes

Strengths:

• European Heritage: Benfica’s players are familiar with the Champions League stage.

• Compact Structure: Mourinho’s tactical setup can frustrate high-tempo sides.

• Creative Attackers: Oršić, Pavlidis, and Rafa Silva bring technical flair and movement.

Weaknesses:

• Struggles in England: Benfica have not won away to an English club in their last 8 European visits.

• Slow Starts: Their midfield sometimes struggles under early pressure.

• Defensive Adjustments: Several defensive absences have forced rotations.

Key Notes:

• Expected formation: 4-2-3-1, compact and reactive.

• Mourinho may prioritize defensive control early, seeking to counter through width.

• Will depend on individual brilliance and set-pieces to create key chances.

📊 Key Stats & Trends

• Newcastle average 2.1 goals per game in all competitions at home this season.

• Benfica have scored in 5 of their last 6 away European matches but conceded in every one.

• Average of over 2.5 goals in Newcastle’s last 7 games.

• Newcastle unbeaten in their last 12 home games in all competitions.

• Benfica’s away form in Europe: 1 win, 2 draws, 7 losses in their last ten trips.

🏥 Team News & Injuries

Newcastle United:

• Out: Tino Livramento (knee), Lewis Hall (hamstring).

• Doubtful: Fabian Schär (knock).

• Fit & key players: Gordon, Isak, Tonali all available; Nick Pope expected to start in goal.

Benfica:

• Out: Alexander Bah (muscle injury), Bruma (hamstring).

• Doubtful: Florentino Luis (fitness).

• Key players: Pavlidis, Rafa Silva, Otamendi, João Neves all expected to feature.

⚙️ Tactical Outlook

• Newcastle:

  • High-pressing, fast-transition play with overlapping full-backs.

  • Look to dominate the first 20 minutes and push Benfica deep.

  • Aim to exploit gaps behind Benfica’s full-backs using pace on the wings.

• Benfica:

  • Likely to defend deep and strike through counter-attacks.

  • Mourinho may rely on discipline, compact shape, and quick outlets like Rafa Silva.

  • Physical duel in midfield expected; success depends on cutting off Newcastle’s press.

This will be a classic contrast — Newcastle’s aggression versus Benfica’s organization and European know-how.

🎯 Prediction

Newcastle’s intensity, crowd support, and recent form make them favorites at home, though Benfica’s experience could make it a close contest.

Predicted Score: Newcastle United 2–1 Benfica

Possible Goalscorers:

• Newcastle: Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon

• Benfica: Rafa Silva

Expected Outcome:
A dynamic and high-energy game where Newcastle dominate possession, Benfica threaten on counters, and both sides show their European credentials — but Newcastle edge it thanks to home advantage and sharper finishing.

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