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Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle Prediction Champions League 10.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 9 December 2025

Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle Prediction Champions League

Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle Prediction and Betting Tips for the UEFA Champions League, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 3 and Discovery+, coming straight from the BayArena in Leverkusen. With both sides sitting just a point apart in the league phase, every moment could tilt the balance. In this article, you’ll find detailed insight and Champions League Predictions from XpertStats experts.

Bayer Leverkusen eye a third straight win in the Champions League.
Newcastle have scored in every group-stage match this season.
Both teams still in the hunt for a top-eight finish.
Kick-off set for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 20:00 GMT.

Bayer Leverkusen return to European action hoping to make it three straight wins after back-to-back triumphs over Benfica and Manchester City. Patrik Schick’s form has been electric, scoring headers in both, and another goal would place him in rare company among Czech strikers in the competition. Still, the German side’s shot efficiency remains an issue, and against a goalkeeper like Nick Pope, or his stand-in Aaron Ramsdale, that could prove costly. Leverkusen’s inconsistency in domestic play, including a 2-0 loss to Augsburg, has raised doubts. Can Kasper Hjulmand’s men keep their European momentum alive under the BayArena lights?

It’s hard to ignore Leverkusen’s defensive improvement in Europe. Two consecutive clean sheets in the Champions League isn’t something they’ve managed before. Yet, their attacking spark sometimes fades against compact sides, and Newcastle’s disciplined structure under Eddie Howe might just frustrate them. With Alex Grimaldo racing against time to be fit, Hjulmand could reshuffle his backline, possibly risking rhythm for balance. That’s a bold move, but maybe the right one if Leverkusen want to control tempo rather than chase it.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have been unpredictable—both brilliant and brittle in equal measure. They’ve scored early in several UCL games this season, but holding leads remains their Achilles heel. The 2-1 loss at Marseille after leading inside six minutes still stings. Eddie Howe knows his side can’t afford another slip; only one win from five away Champions League matches tells its own story. Still, the Magpies carry attacking venom through Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes, both already on four goals this campaign. If that duo clicks again, the BayArena could be in for a long night.

Even so, Newcastle’s defensive fragility and Leverkusen’s precision from set pieces make this one tough to call. Both sides boast attacking flair but also cracks at the back, setting up what could be a goal-filled contest. For fans and punters alike, this midweek matchup looks tailor-made for Champions League Predictions with plenty of value in the markets. One thing’s for sure: Wednesday night in Leverkusen won’t be dull.

Bayer Leverkusen received a major boost ahead of their Champions League clash with Newcastle as Alejandro Grimaldo returned to full training, increasing hopes for his place in the starting eleven. Long-term absentees Axel Tape and Ezequiel Fernandez also rejoined the squad, with Fernandez unexpectedly nearing a comeback. Meanwhile, Lucas Vazquez resumed light work, though his full return remains uncertain. Source: kicker.de

Both Teams to Score @1.57
Both sides have shown plenty of attacking bite in Europe this season, making “Both Teams to Score” a solid pick. Bayer Leverkusen have found the net in five of their last six matches, while Newcastle have scored in every Champions League fixture so far. Leverkusen’s home games rarely lack goals—they’ve averaged over 2.5 per match at the BayArena across all competitions. Newcastle’s early attacking surges, often led by Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes, have produced goals within the first 20 minutes in three UCL outings. Defensively, though, both are far from watertight: Leverkusen conceded twice to Augsburg last weekend, and Newcastle have kept just one clean sheet away from home this campaign. With both teams needing a win to stay in contention for the knockout rounds, expect attacking football from the outset. The conditions are perfect for goals at both ends.