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Newcastle vs Benfica 3:0: Match Review & Stats

Europe   /   UEFA Champions League
Newcastle
Newcastle
Home · last 5 D W W D L
Kick-off
Tue 21 Oct · 19:00
3:0
Full-time
Benfica
Benfica
W L W L L Away · last 5
St James' Park · Newcastle upon Tyne Referee Szymon Marciniak, Poland
Total goals
3
3 · 0
xG (open play)
2.81 – 0.36
Δ +2.45
Possession
52% – 48%

Model verdict

Post-match · 90 sec read

Cagey, defense-led battle at St. James’ Park

Both sides defend better than they finish right now. Newcastle’s energy at home lifts their floor, but Benfica arrive with cleaner structure and recent stability. Chances should come in bursts rather than waves — a tight game where a single moment or set piece can swing it.

P Recap generated by AI · 6 markets graded

Statistics

NEW 3 – 0 BEN
52%
Possession (%)
48%
2.81
Expected Goals (xG) expected goals
0.36
19
Total Shots
7
9
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
14
Shots Inside Box
2
12
Corner Kicks
8
2
Offsides
1
16
Fouls
7
84%
Pass Accuracy (%)
81%
1
Yellow Cards
1
2
Goalkeeper Saves
7

Match recap

Newcastle beat Benfica 3–0 at home. At half-time it was 1–0.

On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 2.81 to 0.36. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 19 shots to 7, 9 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 12 to 8. At the back, the visitors leaned on their goalkeeper for 7 saves.