The match finished 1–1. The 2 prediction did not land.

Newcastle host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Newcastle have taken 6 points from their last 5 matches, compared with 12 for Barcelona. Barcelona have scored 32 and conceded 20 in the league. Barcelona sit 5th, compared with Newcastle in 12th. Barcelona have won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings. The away side's form and match profile therefore support the 2 selection. The model rates this selection at 43.86%.

• Newcastle have taken 6 points from their last 5 matches (2W-0D-3L), while Barcelona have taken 12 (4W-0D-1L).
• Newcastle have scored 29 goals in 12 league games this season, conceding 18.
• Barcelona have scored 32 goals in 12 league games, conceding 20.
• Newcastle currently sit 12th on 14 points, while Barcelona are 5th on 16.
• Across the last 3 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 4.67 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 3 of those 3 meetings.