Date and Time: December 13, Wednesday, 20:00 GMT
Venue: St. James’ Park
Team Overview
Newcastle Have to Win to Retain Any Hope of Making it Out of Group F
Newcastle have been in wretched form domestically and in Europe. They will look to turn it around in time to boost their chances of making it into the knockouts of the Champions League.
| Recent Form | Champions League Form: DLLWD Premier League Form: LLWWL |
| Key Players to Watch | Bruno Guimaraes |
| Team Strengths | The home record at St. James’ Park |
| Team Weaknesses | Threadbare team due to injuries ahead of hosting Milan. |
AC Milan Looking for an Away Win to Keep their Hopes of Making It into the Knockout Stage or the Europa League Alive
| Recent Form | Champions League Form: LWLDD Serie A Form: LWWDL |
| Key Players to Watch | Olivier Giroud |
| Team Strengths | Solidity away from home |
| Team Weaknesses | A leaking defense |
Head-to-Head Statistics
| Newcastle United | Draw | AC Milan |
| 0 | 1 | 0 |
The only previous meeting between the two sides in Europe happened this season in the first leg at the San Siro, with the match ending in a 0-0 stalemate. AC Milan had 25 shots on matchday one, the most any side has had without scoring a goal this season in the Champions League.
Player Focus
Newcastle United will have to go all out, playing at home and needing a win to progress. They have shown that they can raise their game on European nights at St. James’ Park like they did when beating PSG 4-1 on matchday two. Football predictions indicate that midfield will be crucial for the home side, while attack will be key for Milan.
- Bruno Guimaraes: The midfielder has been central to Newcastle’s compactness and attacking verve from deep, especially since Tonali was suspended due to betting violations. Guimaraes will be central to Newcastle’s ability to control the middle of the pack, dictate the tempo, launch attacks, and cover the defense.
- Olivier Giroud: The experienced Frenchman will be crucial for AC Milan. Giroud is the football pick to be Milan’s important player at the attacking end and in set pieces on both goals.
Tactical Analysis
Football predictions analysis shows that Newcastle will play a high-tempo and front foot match in front of a passionate St James’ Park crowd. However, this will leave the door open to counterattacks, with Milan relying on pace down the wings to cause problems for the home side’s defense.
Newcastle United vs. AC Milan Expert Analysis
Football bet predictions show that this match will be closely contested. Given the first leg as the marker, both sides have the solidity and attacking potency to cause problems in this clash.
According to our expert soccer predictions, the defenses will win this clash. Although both sides have conceded goals in recent matches, this is expected to be highly tactical, cagey, and compact by both sides.
Betting Odds
Free bet predictions at 22bet offer brilliant action in the pre-match period ahead of Wednesday. The in-game action and the live prediction football offers on the site will add to the offerings for this clash.
| Newcastle United | Draw | AC Milan |
| 1.88 | 3.86 | 3.78 |
St. James’ Park is expected to be a factor in this match; if Newcastle starts positively and gets the crowd behind them, they will be in a good position to take all three points and bolster their chances of making it into the knockouts if PSG loss to Dortmund in the other match in the group.
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