The league phase of the Champions League continues on Wednesday as Newcastle hosts PSV.
Newcastle are -220 favorites to win, while a draw is available at +425. Fancy a PSV win? They are +500 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Newcastle vs. PSV prediction, pick
This bet can be found under the “Match Parlays” tab. I like the Magpies to win this one and both teams to get on the scoresheet. Only two points separate these teams in the table, with Newcastle in 13th place on 10 points and PSV in 21st position with eight.
Newcastle still have a realistic chance at the top eight, while PSV will likely have their focus set on making sure they are in the top 24 positions and qualify for the knockout rounds. Newcastle will climb four positions with a win on Wednesday, and possibly more depending on other results. If PSV could manage an upset win, they would be guaranteed to jump three positions.
Both teams have scored goals in this league phase. Despite being lower in the table, PSV have actually netted more times than their opponents, scoring 15 times in six matches. Newcastle have managed 13 goals while having a steadier defense. Only five sides have scored more times than PSV so far, while Newcastle have only been outscored by 10 teams. Keep in mind that both of these teams have played one less game than half of the field.
I expect the goals to be flowing, but Newcastle has the edge, especially at St James’ Park. The Magpies have won two of their three home games so far in this campaign, with the lone loss coming at the hands of Barcelona in a respectable 2-1 defeat. PSV are a good team going forward but are not quite on the same level as their opposition.
