Verdict: Paul Wanner over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 21/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Seeking a Champions League boost on Wednesday night, Newcastle will welcome PSV to St. James’ Park.
Newcastle
Starting with the hosts, while Newcastle might have claimed a much-welcomed boost on either side of opening the New Year, Eddie Howe’s men have once again shown some real inconsistencies over the past week. Putting in another toothless performance over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at a Wolves side who sit rock-bottom of the Premier League table, the Magpies have failed to win any of their previous three domestic appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Watching the defence of their EFL Cup crown take a major blow last week as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against Manchester City, Newcastle should be excited to turn their attention back to Champions League duties on Wednesday night. Despite collecting just one-point from their previous two European showdowns, Howe’s side could wrap up a knockout stage ticket in midweek.
Newcastle Team News
Undergoing surgery last week after suffering a long-term ankle injury, Newcastle will be unable to call upon Swiss international Fabian Schar. Likewise, Howe’s side remain without the likes of Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Timo Livramento and club captain Jamaal Lascelles.
Making a summer move from Brentford, Congo international Yoane Wissa should replace Nick Woltemade in the final third. Appearing to have reclaimed his spot as Howe’s number one choice, Nick Pope will keep his spot between the sticks at St. James’ Park on Wednesday night.
PSV
As for the visitors, successfully defending their Eredivisie crown last season, PSV have once again continued on an iconic fairytale. Shattering even more domestic records this year and suffering just a sole top-flight defeat, the Dutch giants have registered 52 points from their 19 Eredivisie appearances. With the mood around the Phillips Stadion at a red-hot high, Peter Bosz’s side have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent. Looking to take another giant leap towards booking a Champions League knockout stage ticket in 2026, PSV are more than capable of asking some serious questions on foreign soil. Including a famous 4-1 romp away at Newcastle on November 26th, the Lightbulbs have won all of their previous seven straight showdowns away from the Philips Stadion across all competitions.
PSV Team News
Undergoing surgery after breaking his arm earlier in the month, USA international Ricardo Pepi will be on the sidelines for the next two months. Both suffering AFCON heartbreak with Morocco over the weekend, the duo of Ismael Saibari and Anass Salah-Eddine on Wednesday night.
Extending on his stay at the Philips Stadion over the summer, former Tottenham star and Croatian international Ivan Perisic will feature at St. James’ Park. Enjoying what has become a breakout campaign in Eindhoven, German youngster Paul Wanner will start in the middle of the park.
Newcastle vs PSV Key Factors to Consider
- Newcastle have failed to win any of their previous three appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
- Despite being last seen at St. James’ Park falling to a 2-0 EFL Cup defeat against Manchester City, Newcastle are unbeaten in all of their other 13 matchups on Tyneside.
- PSV have remarkably registered 59 points from their 19 Eredivisie appearances so far this season.
- Including a famous 4-1 romp away at Newcastle on November 26th, the Lightbulbs have won all of their previous seven straight showdowns away from the Philips Stadion across all competitions.
- The Magpies have drawn back-to-back blanks for the first time this season.
Conclusion
Once again showing some inconsistencies over the past week, Newcastle could face a potential Champions League banana skin here. Watching PSV embark on an iconic fairytale, the Dutch giants stormed their way to a famous 4-1 romp away at Liverpool on November 26th and they are more than capable of asking some real questions on foreign soil. Winning all of their previous seven straight showdowns away from the Philips Stadion, Bosz’s high-flying squad will be looking to spring an almighty European upset at St. James’ Park.
Verdict: Paul Wanner over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 21/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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