Newcastle return to the Champions League on Tuesday night as they welcome another huge club to St James’ Park.
Less than a month after thrashing Paris Saint-Germain 4-1, it is the turn of Borussia Dortmund to make the trip to Tyneside.
Eddie Howe’s side prepared for their European test by disposing of Crystal Palace on Saturday but the German giants will surely provide a much sterner test.
Unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga games, it should be white-hot encounter on Tyneside.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off time on Wednesday 25 October, 2023.
St James’ Park in Newcastle will host.
Where to watch Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the TNT Sports App.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund team news
Howe is dealing with a number of injury problems. Sven Botman, Joe Willock and Lewis Miley will not make the game, while Harvey Barnes is a long-term absentee.
Dortmund, meanwhile, could be without Youssoufa Moukoko amid a thigh strain, meaning Niclas Fullkrug could deputise.
Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Beating Newcastle at St James’ Park looks like one of the biggest tests in European football right now. Full of goals and backed by huge home support, Howe’s side will fancy their chances.
Newcastle to win 3-1.
Flying: Newcastle are in fine form heading back into the Champions League (AFP)
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The two teams have never played.
Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund latest odds
Newcastle to win: 8/11
Draw: 14/5
Borussia Dortmund to win: 18/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
