Newcastle will welcome Dortmund to St. James’ Park on Wednesday night for a one-on-one clash in matchday three of Group F’s Champions League action, as they look to press home their advantage at the top of Group F, with kickoff slated for 19:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Newcastle’s Form Resurgence
Newcastle have started their life back in the Champions League in solid style. They opened Group F action with a gritty 0-0 draw away to Milan before defeating PSG convincingly 4-1 at home.
In the Premier League, Newcastle have recovered from three defeats to go five matches unbeaten, with four wins and a draw in their last five outings.
The resurgence in form for Eddie Howe’s side will be tested when they take on Dortmund on Wednesday.
Dortmund’s Unbeaten Run
Dortmund are unbeaten in their opening eight Bundesliga matches, winning six and drawing twice. They have collected 20 points from the available 24 and sit 4th on the table, 2 points behind leaders Leverkusen.
However, they are winless in their two matches in Group F, with a draw and a loss; they will need to be at their best to get their first win away to Newcastle on Wednesday.
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Newcastle
Eddie Howe will be without a few first-team players ahead of welcoming Borussia Dortmund to St. James’ Park on Wednesday.
Central Midfielder Joe Willock will be unavailable for selection with the 24-year-old sidelined with a hamstring injury. Willock has missed the last 12 Newcastle matches since August 1st when he suffered the injury.
Howe will also be without left winger Harvey Barnes, recovering from a foot injury he suffered on September 24th. The winger has missed the last six outings for United and is unlikely to be available for the visit of Dortmund on Wednesday.
Center-back Sven Botman is also recovering from a knee injury he suffered on September 28th. The 23-year-old will be unavailable for the Dortmund match. He has been on the sidelines for the last four matches.
Newcastle will also miss the services of Lewis Miley, with the 17-year-old showing a fever ahead of the visit of Dortmund.
Dortmund
Dortmund will be without the services of two players ahead of their trip to Newcastle United.
Right-back Thomas Meunier will be unavailable for selection. The 32-year-old fullback is recovering from a muscle injury he suffered on July 31st. Meunier has missed the last 11 matches for Dortmund and is unlikely to be available for the trip to Newcastle.
Dortmund will also miss right-back Mateu Morey. The 23-year-old suffered a knee injury on September 9th and has missed the last 7 matches. The fullback will not be in the first-team squad ahead of the visit to Newcastle on Wednesday.
Possible Lineups
Newcastle
N. Pope; K. Trippier, J. Lascelles, F. Schar, D. Burn; S. Longstaff, B. Guimaraes, Joelinton; J. Murphy, C. Wilson, A. Gordon
Dortmund
G. Kobel; M. Wolf, M. Hummels, N. Schlotterbeck, J. Ryerson; D. Malen, M. Reus, E. Can, F. Nmecha, J. Brandt; N. Fullkrug
Prediction
Newcastle will look to be solid and compact in their approach. They will press incessantly across the pitch and put pressure on Dortmund. They will press as a bloc, reducing the gaps between the players and enhancing the solidity and compactness in the defensive phase.
Dortmund will look to be proactive and expressive on the ball. They will also press when out of possession and look to attack with pace when they have the ball.
These approaches will result in a keenly contested match with both sides looking for control and dominance.
Newcastle will have enough to win the match, take the three points, and enhance their position at the top of Group F.
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