In this week’s pick of the fixtures, Newcastle welcome Paris Saint Germain to St James’ Park. For Newcastle, it is a chance to challenge Europe’s elite once again in front of their loyal home support. For PSG, it’s a new challenge and a test of their European pedigree against the Champions League newbies. Whichever way this one goes, it promises to be a barmy night on Tyneside as Newcastle host their first Champions League fixture since 2003.
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A few years ago a home fixture against PSG would have seemed insane, even to the most optimistic of fans on Tyneside. After all, it’s not that long ago they struggled to beat Watford, Norwich and QPR. However, St James’ Park welcomes PSG stars like Kylian Mbappe and Gianluigi Donnarumma to the North East on Wednesday.
The importance of this fixture will not be lost on Eddie Howe and his side, as they attempt to put a statement of intent down and show the rest of Europe that they are here to stay.
After a slightly underwhelming start in the Champions League, this week just feels different. The Geordies know that if they can get St James’ Park rocking, it’s going to be a tough place for any side to come, no matter how good they are. It’s a different game completely with the home fans behind them.
For their first match in Champions League football in 20 years, a point at the San Siro definitely isn’t disastrous. Since then it’s been a dreamland for Newcastle, literally. They have been on a three-game winning streak that involved an 8-0 demolition of Sheffield United and a regulation 2-0 win against Burnley.
It’s the 1-0 win in the League Cup against a red-hot Manchester City side that’ll bring them the most optimism. They were well worth the win with star man Alexander Isak popping up with the only goal of the match. The home fans will be bouncing and readily awaiting the arrival of this PSG side, in the real hope that they could make history.
PSG on the other hand have started slowly by their lofty standards. Things always seem to be hectic at the Parisian club and this year is no exception. They began the season poorly and are currently two points off the top spot and performing far below expectations. However, after a short injury break, star man Kylian Mbappe is back and firing.
They come off the back of a 0-0 draw away to Clermont. Luis Enrique’s team has come under criticism from certain parts of the media for their lacklustre performances in the opening few games of this season. After an underwhelming result at the weekend in which they failed to score, it’ll be interesting to see how this side lines up against Newcastle.
In team news, Kylian Mbappe completed his first 90 this weekend after a short period out with an ankle injury. However, they are still without Presnel Kimpembe and Marco Asensio. Newcastle will be waiting on the fitness of Joelinton, who came on as a substitute and lasted just four minutes before sustaining a hamstring problem and having to come off again against Burnley; they are also missing Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson is a doubt.
The two sides will face off Wednesday night with very different ambitions and pressures in the competition. For Newcastle, it’s a chance to once again test themselves against European elite. For PSG, anything but winning the tournament is a failure. But Newcastle haven’t conceded in their last four games, and with PSG’s recent struggles, they could well cause an upset against the European giants here.
Newcastle vs PSG Football Odds
Newcastle do actually come into this one as slight favourites to record a famous win at home. They are 2.43 to win their first home match against PSG and send a statement to the rest of Europe that they’re a new force in the competition. PSG, after some poor early performances, are at 2.56 to win away from home and the draw is 3.73.
In terms of the other markets with NetBet Sport, Kylian Mbappe is the favourite to open the scoring at St James’ and keep up a remarkable record in the competition. For Newcastle, their growing hero Alexander Isak is the favourite to break the deadlock with odds of 5.60.
With Newcastle being so defensively solid through the start of the campaign, there is no surprise that over four goals in the game is at 3.72.
Champions League Betting Tips
Bet Builder – Newcastle to win, Isak to score anytime and each team under 2.5 goals @ 7.00
There is absolutely no doubt that it’ll be bouncing in the North East. Will PSG be able to handle the heat up there? The Magpies are on fire and having beat Manchester City recently, they evidently have the quality to take on the best of the best. Alexander Isak has also been in red-hot form and will want to bag again this week to keep up his good run.
PSG under 0.5 goals @ 4.00
Newcastle’s defensive record has been pretty amazing of late. They have kept clean sheets in their last 5 games against some top-level opposition. If they can keep the potent Manchester City attack out, then who can’t they stop? They will want to keep the PSG team quiet in front of their home crowd and not give them a sniff.
Kylian Mbappe to score first @ 5.00
If there is anyone who can pry this Newcastle defense open, it’s Kylian Mbappe. He’s stepped up his game in recent years and is someone you simply can’t write off grabbing the opener.
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