Welcome to another important midweek of action from the UEFA Champions League as the continent’s best teams prepare for round four of six in the group stages. There are several mouth-watering games on the schedule, and our team of expert writers covers the most exciting games from Italy, Spain, and across the board in UEFA’s main attraction. Browse our big match previews, check the thoughts of our team, and make your predictions on the winners, first scorers, correct scores, and more.
On this page, we focus on an interesting contest from Germany where Borussia Dortmund hosts English Premier League club Newcastle United on Tuesday from 17:45 GMT. The German Bundesliga side holds the home advantage over the English Premier League outfit, making a rare and unexpected appearance in European competition. The Magpies may be the visitors and underdogs for this contest, but football fans already know Newcastle shouldn’t be written off in any game at any level. They arrive in Dortmund ready to put on a show and target three points.
Dortmund remain in the mix
It’s week four of Champions League Group F, and things are beginning to warm up as we approach an exciting climax. PSG is the current pool leader after collecting six points from a possible nine, meaning they sit two points better off than Borussia Dortmund in second, with Newcastle United back in third on goal difference. The winner of this game will likely progress to become the main danger to PSG’s dominance. They hold the home advantage, and if they perform at their best, Borussia has every chance of beating Newcastle and opening a three-point cushion over the Brits.
Borussia Dortmund prepared for this potentially season-defining game with an even split, showing one win, one draw, and a defeat from their previous three outings. It took them three attempts to get off the mark. Still, the Bundesliga side eventually claimed that elusive win in their most recent Champions League outing after losing their first game, drawing their second outing, and taking a win on matchday three. Back-to-back victories against Newcastle would see them put one foot in the knockout stages, especially if PSG beats AC Milan, as they’re expected to by the leading pundits.
Bet hereMagpies face a must-win game
Newcastle’s involvement in the Champions League surprised many followers of European football, not least the Magpies’ fans who remember following the club in the English Championship not too many years ago after they were relegated from the Premier League. Newcastle is a side improving fast, and they’re capable of becoming a regular feature in one of UEFA’s three competitions. The squad lacks a little belief, but that won’t be the case if they can secure a critical win in Germany on Tuesday evening.
Newcastle are third in Champions League Group F, with their stats showing one win, one draw, and a defeat, scoring four goals and conceding two. The English side knows they must ramp up those scoring charts, but they’ll face a tough opponent in Borussia Dortmund at home. The locals aren’t unbeatable, but they are well-organised and fit, meaning the Magpies must be at their best to get anything of note from this trip to Germany. The visitors beat Arsenal 1-0 at St James Park on Saturday in the Premier League.
Borussia v Newcastle prediction
Borussia Dortmund did beat Newcastle last time in England, and many football experts and pundits expect them to do the double over their less experienced opponents. Back-to-back wins would move Dortmund one step closer to qualifying, opening a three-point advantage over their nearest rivals with just six points left to aim for in this campaign. The locals will want to start strong, get the crowd onside, and score the first goal.
Losing their last match doesn’t make this a must-win game for Newcastle, but that’s not far from being true. The Magpies have performed better than expected in a challenging group, but performing well isn’t enough for a club with their lofty ambitions. They must ensure they’re playing European football post-Christmas, either with a top-two finish or by ending third and dropping into the Europa League. The pressure is all on the away team.
Champions League odds
The pre-match betting odds available to all football bettors with a 22Bet account show the home team is the firm favourites. Borussia Dortmund trades at 2.6 to collect another three points and move closer to a spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Newcastle United know they must win to remain in the running, and the away day is 2.53. A draw will net backers 3.66.
In addition to the match betting markets available to 22Bet customers, there are also several specials attached to this game. You can wager on both teams to score or back both to score and pick a team to win. Perhaps you’d prefer to predict the scorer of the game’s first goal or call the number of goals combined. An exciting bet is always available at your fingertips.
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