Comments on the match Newcastle vs Benfica, 2:00 a.m. October 22: Mourinho's difficult return day

VHO - Commenting on the match Newcastle vs Benfica, Champions League qualifying round, in their return to the land of fog, Jose Mourinho and his students may have to return empty-handed.

Newcastle vs Benfica form

Despite the impressive form of expensive new signing Nick Woltemade, Newcastle are performing below expectations. After 8 rounds, the team under the direction of coach Eddie Howe has only earned 9 points, drifting down to 13th place in the Premier League table.

Last weekend, despite not playing badly in Brighton's visit to the Amex Stadium, The Magpies still had to leave with a 1-2 defeat. Woltemade's superb backheel goal in the 78th minute was not enough to save the Northeastern giants from leaving empty-handed.

Putting aside their not-so-smooth run in the Premier League, Newcastle will continue to advance to the continental stage this midweek. Welcoming Benfica is considered an opportunity for coach Eddie Howe and his team to find 3 more points to improve their current ranking.

After 2 matches, Newcastle won 1 and lost 1. The representative of the foggy land lost 1-2 to Barcelona in the opening match but regained their momentum thanks to a resounding 4-0 victory at Union SG (Belgium). If they win the upcoming match against Benfica, the opportunity for the home team at St James' Park to enter the top 8 is completely possible.

However, to complete the goal of 3 points, in addition to the home field advantage, Newcastle also needs to maintain high concentration, minimizing absent-minded moments at sensitive times. In addition, Bruno Guimaraes and his teammates also have the additional task of turning the wheel of history.

Newcomer Nick Woltemade is playing impressively for Newcastle

In the last 7 times facing Portuguese representatives, Newcastle has only won 1, drawn 4 and lost 2. But at least the home team has the right to be confident because they have never lost when hosting opponents from the Iberian peninsula country (won 1 and drew 3).

Benfica traveled to the land of fog with the luggage of never having lost to Newcastle. In the past 3 encounters, the Lisbon team won 2 and drew 1. However, the current situation does not allow coach Jose Mourinho and his team to be too confident.

The away team is in the group of 4 clubs that have not won any points after 2 matches. In which, the 2-3 defeat right at Da Luz stadium against FK Qarabag (Azerbaijan) brought much more pain than the 0-1 loss at Chelsea's field.

Even in the domestic arena, Benfica is not doing really well. The record of 3 draws and only 2 wins after the last 5 rounds has caused the Eagles to drop to 3rd place, 1 and 4 points behind the two rivals Sporting and Porto respectively.

Newcastle vs Benfica squad information

Newcastle: Tino Livramento, Yoane Wissa, Lewis Hall are not available due to injury. Midfielder Joelinton's ability to play is unclear.

Benfica: Coach Mourinho has all the best cards in hand.

Expected lineup Newcastle vs Benfica

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Miley, Tonali, Guimaraes; Gordon, Woltemade, Murphy

Benfica: Trubin; Dedic, A Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Barrenechea, Rios; Ausnes, Sudakov, Lukebakio; Pavlidis

Prediction: 1-0

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