Our Predictions
Newcastle are favored at home with odds of 1.62 and strong recent home form, having won 4 of their last 5. Bilbao's lower position and Newcastle's superior head-to-head record add confidence.
Newcastle’s defensive lapses and Athletic’s streak of scoring away suggest both sides can find the net. Odds for 'Yes' are competitive at 1.80.
Given recent high-scoring results and strong attacking showings, Over 2.5 goals is likely. Odds match both teams’ patterns and the history between the two.
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Newcastle vs Athletic Bilbao Champions League Prediction – Welcome to Extratips
The stage is set at St. James' Park as Newcastle hosts Athletic Bilbao on November 5th, 2025, in the Champions League League Phase. Both teams need points to boost their positions in the standings. Newcastle sits in 11th place while Athletic Bilbao is further back in 34th. Newcastle has the edge in past meetings, winning two and losing one of their last three head-to-heads, including a 2-1 win in July 2022. The teams don't play each other often, so every clash is special.
Recent home form is solid for Newcastle, with 4 wins from their last 5 at home. Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, has gone undefeated in their last 5 away, with 4 wins and 1 draw. Newcastle's strengths include attacking play, home support, and a strong start in matches. Weaknesses: lapses in defending, heavy bookings, and inconsistency. Bilbao's strengths are tactical discipline, quick counters, and solid goalkeeping. Weaknesses: low scoring, slow starts, and reliance on set pieces.
Key players from both sides are fit, though Newcastle will need to guard against cards, with Joelinton averaging over 1 per game.
Keep an eye on whether Newcastle can break Bilbao's away run, how both teams handle set-pieces, and if early goals unsettle the visitors. This game could be a turning point for either side's European hopes.