Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Wednesday, October 1
Kick-off 5.45pm
Venue Lotto Park, Brussels, Belgium
Competition Champions League
TV TNT Sports 2

Newcastle's three defeats this season have come against Liverpool, Barcelona and Arsenal but Eddie Howe's men are favourites to win Wednesday's Champions League fixture away to Union Saint-Gilloise.

The Magpies must pick themselves up after Gabriel's 96th-minute winner for the Gunners at St James' Park on Sunday while in-form Belgian champions Union won 3-1 away to PSV Eindhoven on matchday one.

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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Union Saint-Gilloise or draw double chance
2pts 4-5 bet365, BoyleSports

Player shots

Anthony Gordon to have over 2.5 shots
5-4 bet365

Longshot

Kevin Rodriguez to be first goalscorer
8-1 Paddy Power

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle preview 

In January 2014, Christian Burgess played in Hartlepool's 2-0 win over their League Two visitors York City, whose line-up included goalkeeper Nick Pope.

More than a decade later the players cross paths again in the Champions League as Burgess is set to start in defence for Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise against Pope's Newcastle.

The Magpies competed well in their 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on matchday one but their trip to Brussels could be tougher than bookmakers expect.

Burgess and former Accrington defender Ross Sykes helped Union beat Westerlo 2-0 on Saturday, meaning they have won their first four home matches by an aggregate score of 12-0.

Union won the Pro League for the first time last season after a rapid rise to the top of Belgian football and they are already six points clear of Club Brugge in this term's title race.

Anthony Gordon scored for Newcastle against BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images

Both Belgian clubs impressed on matchday one of the Champions League. Brugge thrashed Monaco 4-1 while Union marked their competition debut with an assured 3-1 away win over Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven.

Facing a rugged and resolute Newcastle team is a step up from that, although the Magpies are far less formidable away from St James' Park, drawing 0-0 at Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth in their first three Premier League road fixtures.

Gabriel's 96th-minute winner for Arsenal on Sunday was a bitter blow for the Toon Army, whose side were leading until the 84th minute of a pulsating contest.

Like Arsenal, Newcastle are facing questions over their attacking threat in open play. They have scored only four goals in six league games this term and three of them were from dead-ball situations, so they may struggle to take maximum points in Brussels.

A ninth-minute penalty from in-form Canada striker Promise David gave Union the perfect start against PSV and they finished the game with eight shots on target to their hosts' three.

Shooting star Gordon can shine for Newcastle

Anthony Gordon scored Newcastle's late consolation goal against Barcelona on matchday one and his shooting stats have caught the eye.

The winger had seven shots at Aston Villa in the Magpies' Premier League opener, four in England's 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Serbia and six attempts in 69 minutes in last week's EFL Cup victory against Bradford.

Rodriguez ready to make his mark on Champions League stage

Both teams have towering centre-forwards in fine goalscoring form. Union's David opened the scoring in his last three games and Newcastle's Nick Woltemade headed in the winner against Wolves and the opener against Arsenal.

But Union forward Kevin Rodriguez looks a nice price to break the deadlock, having scored four goals in seven Pro League starts this season and he had a game-high five shots in the win over PSV.

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle Bet Builder

Under 3.5 goals

A tight game looks likely as Union Saint-Gilloise have kept four successive clean sheets at home and Newcastle's first three away league fixtures ended goalless.

Joelinton to be booked

The Brazilian was cautioned in Sunday's defeat to Arsenal and has picked up three yellow cards in five Champions League outings for Newcastle, including one against Barcelona on matchday one.

Malick Thiaw to have one or more shots

The Newcastle centre-back had two attempts at goal against Arsenal and averaged one shot per game for Milan in last season's Champions League.

Pays out at 17-2 with bet365

Key stats for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle

♦ Striker Promise David has scored in five of his last seven appearances for Union
♦ Union Saint-Gilloise have won eight of their last nine games in all competitions
♦ Union have won their first four home matches this term to nil
♦ Newcastle's first three away matches in this season's Premier League all ended 0-0
♦ The Magpies have conceded only one first-half goal in eight matches this season

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle betting odds

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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle team news and predicted line-ups

Union Saint-Gilloise

Mohammed Fuseini misses out after ankle surgery and fellow forward Raul Florucz is suspended.

Predicted line-up  (3-4-1-2): Scherpen; Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Khalaili, Zorgane, Rasmussen, Niang; Schoofs; Rodriguez, David
Subs: Ait El Hadj, Sykes, Van de Perre, Giger, Boufal, Berradi, Patris

Newcastle

Tino Livramento (knee) has joined Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa on the sidelines. Fabian Schar and Lewis Hall should return but Jamaal Lascelles is not in the Champions League squad.

Predicted line-up  (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Subs: Barnes, Elanga, Willock, Osula, Schar, Miley, Hall

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FAQs for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle

When is Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle in the Champions League?

The match kicks off at 5.45pm on Wednesday, October 1.

Where is Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle being played?

Wednesday's game is taking place at Lotto Park in Brussels, Belgium.

Where can I watch Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle?

There is live coverage of Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle on TNT Sports 2.

What is the match betting for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle?

Newcastle are even-money favourites to beat 5-2 hosts Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels and the draw is 13-5.

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