Newcastle United v Barcelona Predictions - March 10, 2026

The hosts will be under pressure, while the Blaugrana will be looking to use it to their advantage. Barcelona are likely to outshine Newcastle United in their upcoming round of 16 contest of the UEFA Champions League

Match info: UEFA Champions League R16

Venue: St. James’ Park, Tyneside

Date: Tuesday, 10^th March 2026

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

For the second time in six months, St James' Park hosts the famous Barcelona, as Newcastle United welcome the Spanish titans to their headquarters for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.

The Magpies saw off Azerbaijani hopefuls Qarabag in the knockout phase playoffs, while Hansi Flick's outfit clinched fifth spot in the league phase to earn a direct ticket to the last 16.

Head-to-head:

• Newcastle have won just one of the five UEFA Champions League between the two teams.

• Barcelona recorded four victories.

• Newcastle scored five goals in those games, while Barcelona hit the back of the net 10 times.

• Both teams met in the group phase and Barcelona won 2-1 away.

• Newcastle United have secured one win in their last three games.

• Barcelona are on a four-match winning streak.

• The Blaugrana have defeated the Magpies four times in their five meetings.

• their last three games produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Newcastle in the Champions League: D-W-D-W-W

• Newcastle in all competitions: L-W-L-W-L

• Barcelona in the Champions League: D-L-W-W-W

• Barcelona in all competitions: L-W-W-W-W

Team News:

• Newcastle United will be without the services of Fabian Schar, Bruno Guimaraes, Emil Krafth and Lewis Miley. They are injured.

• Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Toni Fernandez, Jofre Torrents, Andreas Christensen and Frenkie de Jong are not going to be in action for FC Barcelona. Gavi is back in training and might come in as a substitute.

Player(s) to watch:

• Harvey Barnes will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against an in-form Barca. He will lead the attack from the right for Newcastle United. He can create plays and is also capable of scoring goals. The 28-year-old can also control the midfield well.

• Lamine Yamal is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for FC Barcelona. He looks in good touch at the moment and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The 18-year-old continues to impress. He is coming in after scoring a match-winning goal for his side in the previous league game against Athletic Club.