Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (10 December)

We had to wait until the fourth day of the league phase to see Bayer gain momentum on the European scene. Hooked at the start by Copenhagen 2-2 and PSV Eindhoven 1-1 then soundly beaten at home by PSG 2-7, Leverkusen scored its first success at the beginning of November against Benfica 0-1 and did it again to everyone's surprise against Manchester City 0-2. These victories make it 17th in the ranking, 2 lengths from 8th and last club virtually qualified for the round of 16. At the same time at the foot of the Bundesliga podium, Kasper Hjulmand's players have since fallen in this exercise to Dortmund 1-2 and could react on Saturday in Augsburg. With in the meantime a qualification for the quarter-finals of the German Cup to the detriment of this same Dortmund team 0-1. 11th, one length from the top 8, Newcastle remains in a defeat in the Champions League, at Marseille 2-1.

This is their second setback in the league phase after the opening loss to FC Barcelona 1-2. The Magpies have only conceded goals in these oppositions, between which they have won without conceding a goal against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4, Benfica 3-0 and Athletic Bilbao 2-0. It is also worth noting their current good results in the Championship. Newcastle, however, failed to score a third victory in a row in the exercise, last week against Tottenham 2-2, and hosted Burnley on Saturday in the hope of improving their position in the 14th ranking. 

Leverkusen negotiates this duel without the experienced Lucas Vazquez in the right lane nor the midfielder Fernandez, insufficiently recovered from their injury. Arthur (right piston) and the young French defender Tape are applying for a return when the captains Tapsoba (central defender) and Andrich (midfielder) have finished serving their suspension. Not qualified for the league phase, Sarco, Terrier, Hofmann and the seriously injured Palacios will remain out of the group. The indestructible left piston Grimaldo and the formidable striker Schick scored 2 goals each in C1, including during the last outing in C1 to give Bayer victory against Manchester City. Schick has 8 goals in all competitions but has not scored since. Newcastle lost their number 1 goalkeeper Pope and defensive framework Botman compared to the last day.

Already absent in Marseille, the experienced full-back Tripper, the winger Wissa whose return to competition is close and the young striker Osula remain out. The Magpies rely on Barnes and Gordon to deceive the opposing goalkeeper in the Champions League. Each has 4 goals on the European scene while the star recruit of the summer, Woltemade, remains stuck at just one goal in the league phase. Ramsdale will make up for Pope's absence on the goal line. 

• Summary: Bayer Leverkusen U19 is going head to head with Newcastle United U19 starting on 10 Dec 2025 at 13:00 UTC . The match is a part of the UEFA Youth League .