{"id":1434312,"date":"2026-02-23T10:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434312"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:59:09","slug":"match-preview-newcastle-vs-qarabag-24-02-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-newcastle-vs-qarabag-24-02-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle United vs Qaraba\u011f: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Newcastle United<\/a> host Qaraba\u011f in a Champions League<\/a> clash where defensive discipline meets attacking unpredictability. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Magpies boasting one of the most solid backlines in the competition and Qaraba\u011f\u2019s matches regularly delivering high drama at both ends, this contest at St James\u2019 Park promises both goals and tactical intrigue. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, 24 February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Newcastle\u2019s defensive record and Qaraba\u011f\u2019s tendency for high-scoring, open encounters, here are our top betting recommendations for this fixture. We’re particularly confident in Newcastle to win with a margin, given their efficiency in both boxes and Qaraba\u011f\u2019s defensive fragility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Newcastle United -1 Handicap<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNewcastle have conceded just 8 in 9 games and scored 23, while Qaraba\u011f have shipped 32 in 15. The Magpies won the reverse fixture 6-1. Qaraba\u011f\u2019s defensive record suggests another comfortable margin is likely, and Bet365\u2019s price looks generous for a team with this level of control on both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Paddy Power<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nQaraba\u011f games average over 4 goals, and Newcastle\u2019s attack is both efficient and relentless (54.2% shot accuracy). The reverse fixture ended 6-1, and both teams have the firepower to see this line cleared again.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anthony Gordon Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/4 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(30.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nGordon has scored 10 in 9 European appearances and is Newcastle’s top goal threat, benefiting from their high number of big chances created (27). Qaraba\u011f\u2019s vulnerability from open play and outside the box suits his style.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both sides finished in the playoff places in the group stage, leading to this two legged tie. Newcastle were well on top in the first leg, winning 6-1 and it would take a massive turnaround to see Qarabah through to the next knockout stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Newcastle United<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n+10<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Qaraba\u011f<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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