Union SG vs Newcastle Preview and Prediction: A Last-Minute Shock
The Champions League match between Union SG and Newcastle will take place at 11:45 PM on October 1st. Nghe An newspapers, radio, and television will analyze form, provide football commentary, and predict the score.
Latest information on the Union SG vs Newcastle match lineups.
Union SG will be without Mohammed Fuseini due to an ankle injury, while Raul Florucz is suspended.
Promise David is in excellent form with 5 goals in 9 games, and he is likely to start in attack alongside Kevin Rodriguez and Ousseynou Niang.
Rodriguez's fitness had been questioned due to a minor injury, but the 25-year-old is expected to recover in time to play against Newcastle on Wednesday night.
On the Newcastle side, Tino Livramento will be absent after being stretchered off the pitch due to injury in the match against Arsenal. The situation of the England international is concerning because he has previously suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) problem, and the possibility of a long-term absence is very high.
Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa also remain sidelined due to injury, while Fabian Schar and Lewis Hall's availability is still uncertain.
Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman are expected to start in defense, while Anthony Elanga and Kieran Trippier could return to the starting lineup.
Latest predicted lineup for Union SG vs Newcastle
Union SG:
Scherpen; Khalaili, Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Ait El Hadj, Zorgane, Rasmussen; Rodriguez, David, Niang
Newcastle United:
Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Latest football match prediction: Union SG vs Newcastle
Union SG are the reigning Belgian champions, entering this match after a run of five consecutive wins across all competitions, including a 3-1 victory away at Dutch giants PSV in their opening match of the 2025-26 Champions League group stage.
"The Old Lady" are making their first appearance in the Champions League group stage, but last season they reached the Europa League play-off knockout round before being eliminated with an aggregate score of 2-3 by Ajax.
Coach Sebastien Pocognoli's team secured a 2-0 victory against Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday, a result that puts them at the top of the domestic table with 23 points, having won seven and drawn two of their nine matches.
Union SG remains unbeaten in all competitions since their Belgian Super Cup match against Club Brugge on July 20th. Their fans have reason to dream if the team continues its winning streak in the Champions League next Wednesday.
This season, Union SG will also have to face Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray, Marseille, Bayern Munich, and Atalanta BC in the group stage, promising many exciting matches.
For Newcastle, the Magpies entered the match after a painful 1-2 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Eddie Howe's side led 1-0 until the 84th minute when Mikel Merino equalized, before Gabriel Magalhaes sealed the victory for Arsenal in the sixth minute of added time. This poor start has seen Newcastle drop to 15th place in the Premier League table with 6 points from 6 matches.
In the English League Cup, Newcastle beat Bradford City 4-1 at home, but then lost 1-2 to Barcelona in their Champions League opening match on September 18th. Marcus Rashford – on loan to Barcelona from Manchester United – scored a brace at St James' Park, while Anthony Gordon's late goal was merely consolation.
In the 2023-24 season, Newcastle also participated in the Champions League group stage, but finished last in a group that included AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Borussia Dortmund.
Latest Union SG vs Newcastle score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Union SG vs Newcastleas follows:
- Sportsmole:Union SG 1-2 Newcastle
- WhoScore:Union SG 0-2 Newcastle
- We predict:Union SG 1-2 Newcastle
When and where can I watch Union SG vs Newcastle live?
To watch the Union SG vs Newcastle match live in the Champions League at 23:45 on October 1st, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
