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Champions League: Newcastle United vs Borussia Dortmund
Kickoff
Time: 2023-10-26 03:00 (HKT)
Source:
REUTERS/LEE SMITH
After a long
wait, Newcastle United have finally made a return to the Champions League.
Their recent performances have been outstanding, proving that they deserve
their place in the prestigious tournament. In the latest round of the Champions
League group stage, Newcastle United delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over
Paris Saint-Germain at home. This result has propelled them to the top of their
group, with one win and one draw so far. Despite being placed in a challenging
group, the Magpies have impressed with their convincing displays. In their
recent league match against Crystal Palace, Newcastle continued their winning
streak with a resounding 4-0 triumph. This dominant victory has instilled
confidence in them as they prepare for their upcoming Champions League
fixtures. It’s worth noting that Newcastle have showcased a potent attacking
force, having scored an impressive 24 goals while maintaining a solid defensive
record, conceding only nine in the league. Their offensive prowess is
considered one of the best in the Premier League, complemented by a strong and
disciplined defensive performance.
Source:
REUTERS/WOLFGANG RATTAY
In the first
two rounds of the Champions League group stage, Borussia Dortmund have
encountered a tough start, managing only one draw and suffering one loss. As a
result, they currently find themselves at the bottom of their group. In terms
of overall strength, Dortmund don’t hold a significant advantage over their
group competitors. Unfortunately, they have been struggling to find the back of
the net, failing to score a single goal in the two group matches thus far. This
indicates a current misfiring offense for Dortmund. Dortmund’s attacking
prowess has also seen a decline compared to their previous form. Even in the
Bundesliga, they have only managed to score 17 goals so far this season, which
can be considered above average but not as sharp as before. However, in their
most recent Bundesliga fixture, Dortmund secured a narrow 1-0 victory over
Werder Bremen at home, marking their fifth consecutive league win.
As a rising
team in the Premier League, Newcastle United have displayed a level of strength
comparable to Dortmund, and is even considered stronger. Additionally,
Newcastle have established a formidable home record, winning six out of seven
home games and suffering only one loss so far this season. Their home ground
has proven to be a challenging venue for even top clubs like Manchester City
and Paris Saint-Germain, who left without a win. Meanwhile, Dortmund’s performance
in the Champions League has been lacklustre, with their offensive prowess
faltering in the competition. Despite their strong form in the league, Dortmund
have struggled to find their rhythm in European competition. Considering these
factors, this campaign could favour Newcastle, who are currently in excellent
form.
Newcastle
United’s Last 5 Games: WDWWW
23-10-21
Newcastle United 4-0 Crystal Palace
23-10-08
West Ham United 2-2 Newcastle United
23-10-05
Newcastle United 4-1 Paris Saint-Germain
23-09-30 Newcastle
United 2-0 Burnley
23-09-28
Newcastle United 1-0 Manchester City
Borussia
Dortmund’s Last 5 Game: WWDWW
23-10-21
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Werder Bremen
23-10-07
Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Union Berlin
23-10-05
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 AC Milan
23-09-30 Hoffenheim
1-3 Borussia Dortmund
23-09-23
Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Wolfsburg
Head To Head
Record:
None
Prediction: Newcastle United to win