18.02.2026ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 5:45 p.m.
Europe ๐ช๐บ Champions League ๐ช๐บ
Venue:Tofiq Bahramov Stadium
Qarabag vs Newcastle
๐ Outlook & My Opinion
Newcastle are clear favourites to take a positive result, based on form and quality:
โ Stronger squad overall (despite injuries): Titles and league pedigree give the Magpies the edge. Most predictions and odds show Newcastle with a solid chance to win or at least get control of the tie.
โ Injury issues matter: Newcastle are without key players like Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and others, which affects midfield control and experience.
โฝ Qarabag arenโt pushovers: Theyโre fully fit, have home support, and have scored goals in Europe โ so they can be dangerous especially in open play.
๐ What I Expect
โญ Newcastle likely to win or edge it โ they have more quality and experience.
โฝ But it wonโt be a simple walkover โ Qarabag can score and make it tense, especially if Newcastle canโt dominate possession early.
๐ A tight scoreline like 0โ2 or 1โ3 in favour of Newcastle seems plausible.
๐ Overall Take
If Newcastle approach the game seriously and cope with travel/injuries, they should control it and take a lead back to England. But donโt expect a comfortable, one-sided match โ Qarabag at home can make it competitive.
OUR VERDICT:BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE-YESย
GOOD LUCK!
