The match of Matchday 7 of the group stage of the 2025/26 Champions League between Newcastle United (England) and PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) will take place on 21 January at St James' Park. Newcastle United vs PSV Eindhoven: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United played their last two group-stage matches away and as a result slightly worsened their position in the table. First the club lost to Marseille (1:2), and then drew with Bayer Leverkusen (2:2). The home side dropped to 12th place but are only two points away from the top eight. It is worth noting that Newcastle United have conceded just 6 goals in the current group stage of the Champions League, and only two opponents have better defensive records. If the home side wins the upcoming match, they will guarantee participation in the play-offs.
- The club has not won in 7 of its last 10 Champions League games (2 draws and 5 defeats).
- At least three goals were scored in 6 of Newcastle United’s last 7 matches in this European competition.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in the team’s last 4 home matches in this tournament.
Potential Newcastle United Lineup (4-3-3)
Nick Pope – Lewis Miley, Kieran Trippier, Lewis Hall, Malik Tiaw – Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali – Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes.
For reasons of injury the forwards Jacob Murphy and William Osula, and the defenders Jamal Lascelles, Fabian Schär, Valentino Livramento, Dan Burn and Emil Krafth will miss the match.
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven, coached by Peter Bosz, played their last round at home but failed to make the most of their crowd and lost to Atlético Madrid 2:3. As a result a 4-match unbeaten run in this competition (2 wins and 2 draws) was ended. Interestingly, the club have suffered two defeats in the current group stage and both occurred at home. It is also worth adding that the visitors have scored in all of their last 11 Champions League matches. At the moment PSV Eindhoven sit 21st in the standings and are two points clear of the nearest opponent outside the qualification zone. In addition, matches involving PSV Eindhoven are among the five highest-scoring in the current group stage – an average of 4.3 goals are scored per game.
- At least three goals were scored in 10 of the visitors’ last 12 Champions League games.
- Both teams scored in PSV Eindhoven’s previous 12 matches in this tournament.
- The visitors are unbeaten on the road in four consecutive matches in this European competition (1 win and 3 draws).
Potential PSV Eindhoven Lineup (4-3-3)
Matej Kovarž – Anass Salah-Eddine, Jarek Gasiorowski, Jerdy Schouten, Sergiño Dest – Joey Veerman, Paul Wanner, Mauro Júnior – Dennis Man, Esmir Bajraktarević, Guus Til.
Out with injuries are forwards Ruben van Bommel, Alassane Plea, Myron Boadu and Ricardo Pepi, as well as goalkeeper Nick Olij. Midfielder Ismael Saibari is suspended.
Referee
Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 6 (International Matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (Including Second Yellow) – 32;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 5.3;
Red Cards Shown – 2;
Fouls Average Per Match – 26;
Penalties – 0%.
Newcastle United vs PSV Eindhoven: Match Prediction
For the upcoming encounter we will favour the hosts. Newcastle United won their last two home matches in this tournament, having beaten solid mid-table sides Benfica and Athletic Bilbao, and the team scored five goals across those games. In addition, Newcastle United have won 7 of their last 9 meetings with representatives of the Dutch championship. The home side have also won each of their last four home games against Dutch teams.
We also expect the match to be entertaining and high-scoring. Beyond the fact that Newcastle United scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 Champions League games, both teams have exchanged goals in all 12 of PSV Eindhoven’s recent matches in this tournament. Moreover, in 6 of the visitors’ last 8 games in this competition there were 4 or more goals. Both sides like attacking football, which should result in at least three goals in this fixture. We should also expect a productive effort from Anthony Gordon, who has scored five goals in the current group stage of the European competition.
Prediction: Newcastle United To Win And Over 2.5 Goals
