Last Updated on 24/02/2026 by Andy Clark
Newcastle United return to St James’ Park for the second leg of their Champions League tie against FK Qarabag, carrying a commanding 6-1 advantage from the first leg in Baku. Below you will find our Newcastle vs FK Qarabag predictions, best bet and score prediction for the second leg.
Key Stats – Newcastle vs FK Qarabag
- Newcastle won the first leg 6-1 in Baku, giving them a five-goal aggregate cushion heading into the second leg
- Qarabag have conceded 12 goals across their last two Champions League matches
- Newcastle have won their last three matches in all competitions
- Newcastle’s attacking depth means rotation is likely, but they still carry significant firepower across the squad
- Qarabag would need to win by five goals or more to overturn the tie on aggregate — they have not achieved anything close to that this season
Newcastle Form and Match Preview
Newcastle dominated from the start last week and showed their attacking firepower in full flow in that stunning 6-1 win in Baku. Even though they have struggled to keep clean sheets recently, their ability to overwhelm teams going forward makes them extremely dangerous, especially at home, where the crowd tends to raise the intensity even further.
With qualification nearly secured and confidence sky-high in the camp, Eddie Howe will likely use this second leg to rotate and manage minutes ahead of a busy domestic schedule. That said, even a rotated Newcastle side should carry more than enough quality to control this tie at St James’ Park. The crowd will be rocking, and the Magpies play their best football in those conditions. This is a night to enjoy rather than endure.
FK Qarabag Form and Match Preview
Qarabag, meanwhile, are facing an almost impossible task. Conceding 12 goals across their last two Champions League matches tells its own story. While they have shown resilience in patches this season, overturning a five-goal deficit away from home would require something truly extraordinary — and nothing in their recent European form suggests they are capable of it.
Their best hope is to keep the scoreline respectable and take something positive from the occasion. A fast start could theoretically set up a nervy night, but Newcastle’s defensive organisation at St James’ Park, even with rotation, should be more than sufficient to close the tie out comfortably.
Newcastle vs FK Qarabag Best Bet
Newcastle United -2 Handicap @ 20/21 with Boylesports
Newcastle already proved the gap in quality with a 6-1 win in the first leg. Qarabag have conceded heavily in recent European outings, and even if Newcastle rotate slightly, they should still have enough attacking strength to win by more than one goal.
At 6/5, the handicap feels like fair value. Newcastle’s home record in Europe this season has been strong, and with the tie already won, they can play with the freedom and confidence of a side that has nothing to lose. That tends to bring out the best in attacking players, and with the St James’ Park crowd expecting goals, Newcastle -1 looks a solid, well-priced selection for the second leg.
Newcastle vs FK Qarabag Score Prediction
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With qualification nearly secured, Newcastle can play with freedom. Qarabag may try to respond early and grab a consolation goal to take something from the tie, but the Magpies’ attacking quality should once again prove too strong over 90 minutes. A comfortable home win covering the -1 handicap is the most likely outcome.
Newcastle vs FK Qarabag Predictions Summary
Our best bet for the second leg is Newcastle -2 Handicap at 20/21. The first leg result speaks for itself, and even with rotation expected, Newcastle carry enough quality at home to win this convincingly. Our score prediction is 3-0 to Newcastle, with Qarabag nicking a consolation but never threatening the tie.
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