Europe - Champions League
New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Bradley Gibbs in Champions League Picks
Jose Mourinho will once again manage on English shores on Tuesday night as Benfica travel to take on Newcastle in the UEFA Champions League. This is an intriguing contest between two teams that may not serve up a classic in terms of goals. The hosts were a little underwhelming at the weekend, scoring just once against Brighton, while they also struggled to make headway in their first home UCL game, scoring just one late goal against Barcelona.
We also know that Mourinho is a manager who likes to get his teams defending first and foremost, especially away from home in big games such as this. It didn't quite work, with his team losing by a goal to zero, but the legendary Portuguese coach got his team to make life very tricky for Chelsea in this competition recently. Can we expect the visitors to go to St. James' Park with frustrating their hosts in mind? I think so.
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Newcastle vs Benfica Lisbon Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
|
33
|
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Newcastle and Benfica Lisbon Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2025 - Premier League
Oct 5, 2025 - Premier League
Oct 1, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 28, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 24, 2025 - Carabao Cup
Sep 21, 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 5, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 28, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 24, 2025 - Carabao Cup
Sep 18, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 13, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 25, 2025 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2025 - Premier League
Oct 1, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 21, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 30, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 3, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 17, 2025 - Taca de Portugal
Oct 5, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 30, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 26, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 23, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 20, 2025 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 26, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 23, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 16, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 12, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 27, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 23, 2025 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 17, 2025 - Taca de Portugal
Oct 5, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 30, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 20, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 31, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 20, 2025 - Champions League
Benfica Lisbon v Newcastle last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
T. Livramento
L. Hall
MidfielderY. Wissa
Most goals and assists
Newcastle
Benfica Lisbon
N. Woltemade
(5 Goals)
V. Pavlidis
(6 Goals)
S. Tonali
(2 Assists)
, 
J. Murphy
(2 Assists)
G. Sudakov
(2 Assists)
Newcastle and Benfica Lisbon Stats in Champions League
Newcastle - Benfica Lisbon Key Points
- None of Benfica's last three away games have contained more than two goals.
- When Benfica last played away from home in the UCL, only one goal was scored.
- In Benfica's last two big away games, against Chelsea and FC Porto, only a single goal has been scored.
- Only one of Benfica's last five games in all competitions has contained more than two goals.
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Our Newcastle vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction
Given that Jose Mourinho's men are likely to take the defend-first approach at St. James' Park, I am a little surprised to see 'Under 2.5 Goals' priced as big as +110 in the early betting. I'm not quite sure that the early market is appreciating the fact that will avoid a cavalier approach in the North East of England, which may just promote a low-scoring game.
After all, Mourinho's men have conceded just one goal in their last four away games, with less than three goals being scored in three of those four. Our Newcastle vs Benfica Pick: Under 2.5 Goals.
Grab an extra $300 for your Newcastle vs Benfica Lisbon wager!
Get ready to experience the thrill of the game with FanDuel's exciting welcome offer, available for use on the Newcastle vs Benfica Lisbon matchup!
A minimum bet of $5 will qualify for $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins! This offer is a golden opportunity for new users. Don't miss out on this limited-time deal to enhance your sports betting experience with some extra oomph! Jump into the action today and let FanDuel take your sports engagement to the next level!
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
