Newcastle United vs Benfica: Match Preview, Form Guide, and Key Stats

Match Details

City: Newcastle
Stadium: St. James Park
Date: 2025-10-21
Time: 19:00:00
Competition: UEFA Champions League

Newcastle United takes on Benfica in Newcastle at St. James Park as part of the UEFA Champions League. Both sides are looking to improve their position in the standings and continue their season momentum.

Current Form and Rankings

Newcastle United Current Ranking: 12

Benfica Current Ranking: 24

Newcastle United Record: D,W,L,D,L

Benfica Record: W,L,W,W,D

Both teams enter the match with different recent performances. Newcastle United will look to build on their current form, while Benfica aims to find consistency and close the gap in the standings.

Key Players

Newcastle United Captain:

Newcastle United Top Scorer: Anthony Gordon

Benfica Captain:

Benfica Top Scorer: Andreas Schjelderup

These players are expected to play key roles in shaping the outcome, leading by example and creating opportunities for their teams.