UEFA Nations event
Newcastle United meet Benfica in UEFA Champions League, kicking off on 21.10.2025 at 19:00 UTC. European competition takes both sides out of their domestic routine and against opponents from other leagues across the continent — typically a step up in level, and a different kind of test. The sections below cover the history between them, current form and the goal numbers behind the match.
Newcastle United vs Benfica head-to-head
European football tends to produce repeat meetings over the years, so there is often some shared history to draw on — though a qualifying draw can pair two sides for the first time. Any meetings on record are listed below; a blank table simply means none yet.
Date Event Score 21.10.2025 Newcastle United vs Benfica 3 - 0 26.07.2022 Benfica vs Newcastle United 3 - 2
Newcastle United and Benfica recent form
Form carries over from domestic play, which makes it a reliable guide here too. The latest results for each side appear below, newest first, and may span different competitions.
Newcastle United:
Date Event Score 29.07.2026 Bristol City vs Newcastle United 4 - 1 25.07.2026 Gateshead vs Newcastle United 1 - 1 24.05.2026 Fulham vs Newcastle United 2 - 0
Benfica:
Date Event Score 24.07.2026 Benfica vs CF Os Belenenses 5 - 1 17.07.2026 Benfica vs Villarreal 2 - 0 11.07.2026 Benfica vs Flamengo RJ 1 - 2
Newcastle United vs Benfica goals
Goals scored and conceded so far, across all competitions, as a rough measure of attacking and defensive output:
- Newcastle United — 19 scored, 29 conceded.
- Benfica — 34 scored, 17 conceded.
Newcastle United vs Benfica odds
Bookmakers price the same tie differently, and on European nights those differences can be sharp. Odds-Fan lines up the licensed bookmakers' prices for Newcastle United vs Benfica side by side, so the strongest number on each outcome is easy to find.
