Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Champions League Predictions
Beneath the bright lights at Lotto Park in Brussels, Union Saint-Gilloise will embark on a bold new beginning when they face Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday. Les Unionistes are in fifth place in the League Phase standings after week one, while the Magpies are 26th. Check out our match prediction below!
We will witness history being made in midweek, as this marks USG’s first-ever home match in the UCL proper. Buoyed by a brilliant performance against PSV in week one, the Old Lady will now step out in front of their adoring fans, brimming with confidence and eager to build on their breakthrough performance a fortnight ago.
But standing in their way is a wall of black and white that will be looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to Barcelona. Eddie Howe’s side have not made the best start to the season, but a win in this match will go a long way in helping settle early-season tensions on Tyneside. Belgian pride meets English precision in this one - let’s get into the key stats!
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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Form
Union Saint-Gilloise and Newcastle's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12
|
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 |
|
27
|
9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 |
Union Saint-Gilloise and Newcastle Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Sept 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
21 Sept 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
16 Sept 2025 - Champions League
13 Sept 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
31 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
24 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Sept 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
31 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
16 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
3 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
20 Jul 2025 - Super Cup
5 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sept 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
16 Sept 2025 - Champions League
13 Sept 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
24 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
9 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
25 Jul 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sept 2025 - Premier League
24 Sept 2025 - Carabao Cup
21 Sept 2025 - Premier League
18 Sept 2025 - Champions League
13 Sept 2025 - Premier League
30 Aug 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sept 2025 - Premier League
24 Sept 2025 - Carabao Cup
18 Sept 2025 - Champions League
13 Sept 2025 - Premier League
25 Aug 2025 - Premier League
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sept 2025 - Premier League
30 Aug 2025 - Premier League
16 Aug 2025 - Premier League
3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Union Saint-Gilloise - Newcastle: Form Analysis
It has been an incredible 12 months for Union Saint-Gilloise, who brought an end to a 90-year wait to return to the summit of the Belgian Pro League by finishing three points clear of Club Brugge last season.
Union 60 have also enjoyed a remarkable start to the current campaign, currently riding a five-match win streak, which included a 3-1 victory over PSV in their UCL opener a couple of weeks ago.
While the hosts are the underdogs in this match, they have an excellent record on their home patch, now unbeaten in their last 11 competitive matches (W10 D1), dating back to mid-February.
USG have not conceded a single goal at home as yet this season!
Meanwhile, Newcastle enter this match off the back of a heartbreaking defeat against Arsenal at the weekend, when Gabriel Magalhaes netted in the 96th minute to earn the Gunners a 2-1 victory.
The Magpies were beaten by Barcelona 2-1 in their UCL opener and have now won only two games across all competitions this season - those victories were against lower-division Bradford and Premier League basement club Wolves.
All three of the visitors' away games this term have ended in goalless draws, and they have not tasted victory on the road in any competition since April 4 of last season against Leicester.
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Union Saint-Gilloise against Newcastle Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
V. Chambaere
DefenderR. Sykes
S. Berradi
M. Barry
L. Patris
R. Schoofs
S. Boufal
G. Smith
M. Rasmussen
M. Giger
A. Ramsdale
M. Thompson
DefenderL. Hall
A. Murphy
F. Schar
E. Krafth
MidfielderJ. Willock
L. Miley
J. Murphy
ForwardH. Barnes
W. Osula
Missing players
J. Ramsey
Union Saint-Gilloise & Newcastle Squad Analysis
Union Saint-Gilloise will have to make do without attacker Raul Florucz due to suspension for this match, which should see Kevin Rodriguez brought back into the starting lineup in attack.
Rodriguez will likely partner Canada international Promise David up top, with the latter having netted in each of his last three matches, including the opener against PSV in week one of this competition.
The hosts have just one confirmed injury absentee for this match in the form of Mohammed Fuseini, who is expected to remain sidelined with an ankle issue until after the October international break.
Kjell Scherpen has kept five clean sheets in seven matches for USG since arriving from Brighton!
Newcastle were dealt a major blow over the weekend when Tino Livramento was stretchered off the field in the match against the Gunners, and he is potentially set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Perhaps the only real positive for the Magpies from the match against Arsenal was seeing Nick Woltemade score his second goal since arriving on Tyneside, and he will likely lead the line here in Yoanne Wissa’s absence.
Fabian Schar and Jacob Ramsey are ruled out for the foreseeable future, while Lewis Hall is flagged as a doubt. Kieran Trippier is expected to return to the starting lineup at right-back this week.
Most goals and assists
Union Saint-Gilloise
Newcastle
A. Khalaili
(3 Goals)
A. Gordon
(10 Goals)
K. Rodriguez
(1 Assists)
, 
S. Boufal
(1 Assists)
, 
A. Zorgane
(1 Assists)
, 
R. Schoofs
(1 Assists)
,
A. El Hadj
(1 Assists)
J. Murphy
(3 Assists)
,
K. Trippier
(3 Assists)
,
H. Barnes
(3 Assists)
Union Saint-Gilloise - Newcastle Key Points
- Union Saint-Gilloise are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions.
- Union Saint-Gilloise have won their last six competitive home games.
- Union Saint-Gilloise have not conceded in a home match this season.
- Newcastle have only won two of their eight matches this season.
- Newcastle have yet to score an away goal this season.
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Our Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Prediction
Union Saint-Gilloise have enjoyed a remarkable year, and the manner in which they dispatched PSV last week was extremely impressive. We’re making the Belgian champs one of our dark horses for this season’s UEFA Champions League.
Newcastle United's results this season have perhaps not told the full story about their performances, but having failed to score on the road this term, it’s difficult to back them here with any real confidence. Our Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle prediction is Union Saint-Gilloise or X.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Alternative Predictions
Both teams to score (NO)
Union Saint-Gilloise have not conceded in a home match as yet this season, while Newcastle have yet to find the back of the net in an away game. Additionally, the Magpies have kept clean sheets in all their matches on the road in 2025-26.
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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle - FAQs
The Champions League match between Union Saint-Gilloise and Newcastle will take place on October 1 at 17:45 BST.
The Champions League match between Union Saint-Gilloise and Newcastle will be played at Lotto Park in Belgium.
The Champions League match between Union Saint-Gilloise and Newcastle will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK.
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