Newcastle vs Athletic Club: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Newcastle vs Athletic Club

• Date: Wednesday, 05 November 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT

• Venue: St. James' Park

Newcastle come into this match with strong momentum, having secured convincing victories against Benfica and Union St. Gilloise. Their attacking prowess was evident in these games, suggesting they could pose a significant threat to Athletic Club's defence. However, their loss to Barcelona at home indicates they can be vulnerable, particularly if they concede early.

Athletic Club, on the other hand, have had mixed results recently, with a notable win against Qarabag but losses to Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal. Their ability to score was demonstrated in the Qarabag match, but their defensive frailties were exposed in the other games. This suggests they might struggle against Newcastle's potent attack, but they could still pose a threat on the counter.

Newcastle's recent form has been impressive, with two convincing wins against Benfica and Union St. Gilloise. These victories highlight their ability to dominate games and score freely, which bodes well for their upcoming match against Athletic Club. However, their loss to Barcelona at home serves as a reminder that they need to be cautious and not become complacent.

• Win: 3-0 vs Benfica (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Union St. Gilloise (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Barcelona (H)

Athletic Club's recent performances have been inconsistent, with a strong win against Qarabag but heavy defeats to Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal. Their ability to score goals was evident in the Qarabag match, but their defensive issues were exposed in the other games. This suggests they will need to be more solid at the back if they are to compete effectively against Newcastle's attacking threat.

• Win: 3-1 vs Qarabag (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (H)

The head-to-head record between Newcastle and Athletic Club is limited to one friendly match, which Newcastle won 2-1 on 30 July 2022. This suggests that Newcastle have a slight edge in their previous encounter, but friendlies can be unpredictable. Both teams will be looking to assert their dominance in this competitive fixture.

• Newcastle 2-1 Athletic Club (30 Jul 2022) - Friendlies Clubs

• H. Ashby (Thigh Injury) - Out

• V. Livramento (Knee Injury) - Out

• Y. Wissa (Knee Injury) - Doubt

• A. Gordon (Hip Injury) - Doubt

• K. Trippier (Illness) - Doubt

• B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) - Out

• I. Williams (Groin Injury) - Out

• U. Egiluz (Knee Injury) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier (If fit) DF), Thiaw (DF), Botman (DF), Burn (DF), Guimaraes (MF), Miley (MF), Ramsey (MF), Murphy (AT), Woltemade (AT), Gordon (If fit) (AT)

Newcastle's predicted lineup suggests they will continue to rely on their strong defensive unit and the creativity of Guimaraes in midfield to control the game. Their attacking trio of Murphy, Woltemade, and Gordon will be key to breaking down Athletic Club's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Gorosabel (DF), Paredes (DF), Laporte (DF), Berchiche (DF), Rego (MF), Jauregizar (MF), Ruiz De Galarreta (MF), Sancet (MF), Vesga (MF), Guruzeta (AT)

Athletic Club's predicted lineup indicates they will look to Jauregizar and Sancet in midfield to provide the creativity needed to unlock Newcastle's defence. Their defence, led by Paredes and Laporte, will need to be at their best to contain Newcastle's potent attack.

• Woltemade vs Paredes: This will be a crucial battle between Newcastle's forward Woltemade and Athletic Club's defender Paredes.

• Guimaraes vs Sancet: The midfield duel between Newcastle's Guimaraes and Athletic Club's Sancet could be pivotal in determining the flow of the game.

• Gordon (If fit) (Newcastle): Gordon's pace and directness make him a constant threat on the counter-attack for Newcastle.

• Jauregizar (Athletic Club): Jauregizar's ability to control the tempo and create chances in midfield will be vital for Athletic Club.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Newcastle vs Athletic Club on TNT Sports 2 at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, 05 November 2025

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