Comments on the match Newcastle vs Bilbao, 3:00 a.m. November 6: Guests carry unstable baggage

VHO - Commentary on the match Newcastle vs Bilbao, Champions League qualifying round, the field factor is having very important implications on the achievements of the two teams.

Newcastle vs Bilbao form

Newcastle started their journey in the 2025/26 Champions League qualifying round with a 1-2 defeat against Barcelona. But in the next two matches, The Magpies quickly strengthened when they only had to face weaker opponents such as Union SG (4-0) or Benfica (3-0).

With 6 points in hand and an impressive goal difference (+6), the home team at St James' Park has climbed to 8th place. Of course, the ranking in the group to enter the round of 16 of coach Eddie Howe's team will only continue to be guaranteed if they defeat the visitors from the Basque country in the middle of this week.

Just a draw or a loss, Newcastle will certainly lose their current ranking to the opponents below. Because the difference between the Premier League representative and the group of 6 opponents below is only in the secondary parameters.

Newcastle is not mentally prepared for the upcoming important battle. Last weekend, the young master of the Northeast unexpectedly fell 1-3 in an away match against host West Ham.

The unexpected defeat in London left Newcastle in 13th place and six points behind the top four. However, the Magpies fans still hope that home advantage will help Joelinton regain their morale and complete the three-point target.

In the last 4 times hosting guests, the home team has won all, scoring 9 and only conceding 1 goal. On the other hand, Bilbao is showing signs of decline and also showing a lack of courage when away from home.

The support of St James' Park will probably help the home team win 3 points.

Before the visit to the foggy island, the away team had only 3 points thanks to a 3-1 victory in the reception of FK Qarabag (Azerbaijan) in the last match. In the two previous matches, the Basque team easily fell to Arsenal (0-2) and Dortmund (1-4).

In La Liga, Bilbao's form is not much better. In the last 2 rounds, despite only having to face Getafe and Sociedad, the team under the direction of coach Ernesto Valverde still came away empty-handed.

With a record of only 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, the home team at San Mames fell to 11th place, only 5 points above the relegation zone and 8 points behind the top 4.

One of the important reasons why Bilbao is not achieving the expected results is their poor performance when traveling. In the last 5 away matches, Nico Williams and his teammates have not won, only drawing 1 and losing 4.

Newcastle vs Bilbao team information

Newcastle: Only Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento and Harrison Ashby are absent due to injury.

Bilbao: Star Inaki Williams joins an injury list that already includes Maroan Sannadi, Benat Prados, Unai Egiluz, Inigo Lekue and Yeray Alvarez.

Expected lineup Newcastle vs Bilbao

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Thiaw, Burn; Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes

Bilbao: Simon; Gorosabel, Paredes, Laporte, Berchiche; Rego, Jauregizar; N. Williams, Sancet, Navarro; Guruzeta

Prediction: 2-1

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