Newcastle Set to Battle Qarabag: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Newcastle United's dominant performance in Baku allows them to take it easy when Qarabağ arrives at St. James' Park for the return leg of their Champions League playoff match on Tuesday evening.
Qarabağ's league stage performances indicated the Magpies would face a challenging battle for victory last Wednesday, but Eddie Howe's team instead took advantage of a disastrous defensive display from their opponents and surged to a commanding 5–0 lead by halftime.
Anthony Gordon was the star performer, netting four goals, while Malick Thiaw and Jacob Murphy also found the back of the net in a comprehensive 6–1 victory.
Newcastle have virtually secured their passage to the round of 16 before hosting their Azerbaijani trailblazers at St. James' Park. The Magpies relied heavily on their home performances during the league stage to earn a playoff berth, and the Toon Army can look forward to a showcase match against a Qarabağ team that suffered a 6–0 defeat to Liverpool during their last English expedition.
What Time Does Newcastle vs. Qarabag Kick Off?
What Time Does Newcastle vs. Qarabag Kick Off?
Newcastle vs. Qarabag Head-to-Head Record (All Games)
Newcastle vs. Qarabag Head-to-Head Record (All Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Newcastle (LWWWL) | Qarabağ (LWWLW) |
|---|---|
Man City 2–1 Newcastle | Qarabağ 1–6 Newcastle |
Qarabağ 1–6 Newcastle | Mil-Mugan 0–1 Qarabağ |
Aston Villa 1–3 Newcastle | Shamakhi 1–2 Qarabağ |
Tottenham 1–2 Newcastle | Shamakhi 2–1 Qarabağ |
Newcastle 2–3 Brentford | Qarabağ 1–0 Turan |
How to Watch Qarabag vs. Newcastle on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Qarabag vs. Newcastle on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video |
United States | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, fuboTV |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | FOX One |
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle's comfortable position in this tie will enable Howe to take a relaxed approach and rotate his squad on Tuesday evening, with numerous changes from the team that started in Baku anticipated.
A change at centre-back is mandatory since Malick Thiaw faces suspension due to accumulated yellow cards. The former AC Milan player will be pleased to serve his suspension now rather than in the round of 16.
Newcastle are also missing Bruno Guimarães, Emil Krafth, Tino Livramento, Yoane Wissa and Lewis Miley due to injuries.
This could present uncommon starting opportunities for players like Aaron Ramsdale, William Osula and Alex Murphy in the Magpies' first eleven.
Newcastle Predicted Lineup vs. Qarabag
Newcastle Predicted Lineup vs. Qarabag
Newcastle predicted lineup vs. Qarabağ (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Trippier, Botman, Burn, A. Murphy; Tonali, Joelinton, Ramsey; J. Murphy, Osula, Barnes.
Qarabag Team News
Qarabag Team News
Qarabağ will probably be missing reserve goalkeeper Shakhruddin Mahammadaliyev at St. James' Park, while centre-back Behlul Mustafazade is expected to miss out after sustaining an injury in the first leg.
Mustafazade has been a consistent presence in Qarabağ's defensive line this season, and Abbas Hüseynov will take his place.
The visitors had no domestic fixture over the weekend, so they should arrive relatively rested for their journey to northern England. Despite the heavy defeat they endured in the first leg, Gurban Gurbanov is unlikely to make sweeping alterations to his starting eleven on Tuesday evening.
Qarabag Predicted Lineup vs. Newcastle
Qarabag Predicted Lineup vs. Newcastle
Qarabağ predicted lineup vs. Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Kochalski; Silva, Hüseynov, Medina, Jafarquliyev; Bicalho, Janković; Andrade, Montiel, Zoubir; Durán.
Newcastle vs. Qarabag Score Prediction
Newcastle vs. Qarabag Score Prediction
Newcastle are aiming to match Paris Saint-Germain's impressive double-digit achievement from last season's playoff round, where the eventual champions demolished domestic opponents Brest 10–0 across both legs to advance to the last 16.
Qarabağ were absolutely dreadful in the opening leg, playing a significant role in their own downfall, and they have only their reputation to defend in Newcastle on Tuesday evening.
This is unlikely to be a closely contested affair, with the home side coasting to another convincing triumph over the Azerbaijani title holders.