Newcastle United is set to face off against PSV Eindhoven in a crucial UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday at St. James’ Park. The hosts are coming off a goalless draw against Wolves in the Premier League, while PSV secured a 2-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie.
In their last Champions League outing, Newcastle suffered a 3-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid, while PSV fell to a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Newcastle currently sits in 13th place in the league standings with 10 points, while PSV is in 21st place with 8 points.
In head-to-head matchups, PSV has won two out of four games against Newcastle, with one victory for the hosts and one draw. Newcastle last defeated PSV in April 2004 in the UEFA Cup quarterfinal. PSV has been strong in the second half, scoring 11 of their 15 Champions League goals after the break, while Newcastle has lost just one of their last 14 home games.
Looking ahead to the prediction for the match, Newcastle will be aiming to secure a narrow victory over PSV with goals expected from both teams. The betting tips suggest betting on Newcastle to win, over 2.5 goals in the match, and both teams to score.
Overall, Newcastle will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and secure a vital win in the Champions League. With both teams in need of points to progress in the competition, fans can expect an exciting and closely contested match at St. James’ Park.
This article was edited by Peter P.
