Newcastle vs Barcelona predictions, free betting tips and odds for glamour Champions League opener

NEWCASTLE return to the Champions League on Thursday with a glamour home tie against European powerhouses Barcelona.

SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.

Newcastle vs Barcelona preview

It’s a mouth-watering showdown for Newcastle who make their Champions League return. Barcelona are in town and all the history and links between the two – notably Sir Bobby Robson – makes this a mammoth European occasion.

The Toon finally got their first win of the Premier League season at the weekend when beating Wolves 1-0 thanks to a header from new boy Nick Woltemade.

Alexander who?

It was also their third clean sheet in four league outings which was a pillar of their previous league successes under Eddie Howe.

That defensive prowess will be tested to the hilt on Thursday, particularly with Barcelona having scored SIX in their win over Valencia over the weekend – making it 13 goals in four outings.

Lamine Yamal looks poised to miss out through injury, while Hansi Flick was also due to be watching from the stands but has had his touchline ban overturned this week.

The sides last met back in the “old” Champions League format in 2003, with Barca leaving Newcastle with a 2-0 win.

Newcastle vs Barcelona betting odds

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Newcastle vs Barcelona predictions and betting tips

Big Nick energy

It was some way to endear yourself to your new supporters, grabbing the winner in a 1-0 victory on debut.

But there was much more to Nick Woltemade’s play than just his goals and the Toon Army have taken him to their hearts already with the content coming out the club.

Looks one to thrive on nights like this and a real threat.

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Yellow chance

The weekly conundrum that comes down to a coin flip – Joelinton or Bruno Guimaraes to be carded…

The pair are integral alongside Sandro Tonali to a ticking Newcastle side with their sensational quality on the ball.

Off it, you won’t find a harder working midfield and with this home support and Barca likely to dominate the ball, it all adds up to either or being carded. Card-happy Swede in charge too and both players the same odds. Leaning towards the skipper.

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