Match Analysis: Newcastle vs Benfica
Newcastle vs Benfica ended 3-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Newcastle beat Benfica 3-0.
Goals: A. Gordon (Newcastle, 32'), H. Barnes (Newcastle, 70'), H. Barnes (Newcastle, 83').
Newcastle had 52% possession to Benfica's 48%, with 19.00 shots to 7.00.
H. Barnes (Newcastle) was the standout performer, rated 9.2.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Malick ThiawYellow Card
NewcastleA. GordonJ. Murphy
NewcastleDodi LukebakioYellow Card
BenficaOut: J. RamseyIn: Joelinton
NewcastleOut: J. MurphyIn: H. Barnes
NewcastleOut: A. DedicIn: F. Ivanovic
BenficaH. BarnesN. Pope
NewcastleH. BarnesA. Gordon
NewcastleOut: N. WoltemadeIn: W. Osula
NewcastleOut: A. GordonIn: A. Elanga
NewcastleOut: Bruno GuimaraesIn: J. Willock
NewcastleTEAM DATA
Match statistics
NewcastleStatistic
Benfica
52%
Possession
48%
19
Total Shots
7
10
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Blocked Shots
2
13
Shots Inside Box
2
6
Shots Outside Box
5
12
Corners
8
2
Offsides
1
16
Fouls
7
1
Yellow Cards
1
417
Total Passes
388
352
Accurate Passes
315
84%
Pass Accuracy
81%
2
Goalkeeper Saves
7
2.63
Expected Goals (xG)
0.33
0.16
Goals Prevented
0.16
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Newcastle
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: Eddie Howe
Starting XI
- 1N. PopeG
- 2K. TrippierD
- 4S. BotmanD
- 10A. GordonF
- 12M. ThiawD
- 23J. MurphyF
- 27N. WoltemadeF
- 33D. BurnD
- 39Bruno GuimaraesM
- 41J. RamseyM
- 67L. MileyM
Substitutes (11)
- 5F. ScharD
- 7JoelintonM
- 8S. TonaliM
- 11H. BarnesM
- 17E. KrafthD
- 18W. OsulaF
- 20A. ElangaF
- 28J. WillockM
- 31M. ThompsonG
- 32A. RamsdaleG
- 37A. MurphyD
Benfica
Formation 4-4-1-1 · Coach: Jose Mourinho
Starting XI
- 1A. TrubinG
- 4A. SilvaD
- 5E. BarrenecheaM
- 8F. AursnesM
- 10G. SudakovF
- 11D. LukebakioM
- 14V. PavlidisF
- 17A. DedicD
- 20R. RiosM
- 30N. OtamendiD
- 44T. AraujoD
Substitutes (12)
- 3R. ObradorD
- 9F. IvanovicF
- 18L. BarreiroM
- 21A. SchjelderupF
- 24S. SoaresG
- 26S. DahlD
- 39H. AraujoF
- 66J. WynderD
- 68J. VelosoM
- 84J. RegoM
- 86D. PriosteM
- 90I. LimaF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Newcastle
H. Barnes
Rating 9.2 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
Prediction review
2 of 3 evaluated markets correct
Correct calls: 1X2, BTTS.
Predicted score 1-0
Actual score 3-0
Confidence Medium
Newcastle win
Final result: Newcastle won
Under 2.5 goals
Final: 3 goals (3-0).
No
At least one team failed to score.
MATCH ANALYSIS
Newcastle vs Benfica match analysis
Review Newcastle 3-0 Benfica with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from UEFA Champions League.
Final score
Goals
Events
Lineups
Team statistics
DataHistorical results, fixtures and performance metrics
Markets1X2, goals, BTTS, corners, cards and trend indicators
AnalysisLeague, team, player and match-level insights