Newcastle Set to Crush FK Qarabag in Champions League Second Leg

UEFA Champions League  -  Newcastle United VS Qarabag
Match Time:25-02-2026 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Newcastle United are preparing to host FK Qarabag in the second leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League playoff tie. The match will take place at St. James’ Park. Both teams will aim to deliver an exciting and competitive performance.

Team Analysis:
Newcastle United enter the second leg with a commanding 6-1 first-leg lead, boosting their confidence as they play at home. They have been in solid form recently and are expected to push for another strong performance. FK Qarabag face immense pressure, needing a near-miraculous effort to overturn a five-goal deficit after conceding 12 goals in their last two Champions League matches.

Player Situation:
Newcastle United will be without Bruno Guimaraes, Yoane Wissa, Lewis Miley, Fabian Schar, Valentino Livramento, and Emil Krafth due to fitness concerns, with Sven Botman also potentially sidelined. Their absences limit squad options ahead of the match. FK Qarabag could also miss Shahrudin Mahammadaliyev for the same reason, further impacting their lineup.

Result Prediction:
Newcastle United will aim for a strong win while FK Qarabag face immense pressure. The Magpies are expected to dominate the match. Newcastle are favored to secure victory in this UEFA Champions League playoff clash.

Predicted Result: Newcastle United 3-0 Qarabağ.