Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United Tips & Preview - Germans to avoid defeat at home

By Tolu Shotade

08 Dec 2025

Tolu Shotade 08 Dec 2025

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Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle compete for a top-eight spot.
Newcastle struggling in away games, Leverkusen strong at home.
Both teams have issues with keeping clean sheets, expect over 2.5 goals.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United

Bayer Leverkusen host Newcastle United in match-day six in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, with both teams looking to make a late push for the top eight.

Separated by just one point, both teams will come into this clash fancying their chances. However, the visitors have struggled on their recent travels and could find it difficult against the Germans.

Bayer Leverkusen News

Bayer Leverkusen are currently in the playoff places, having picked up two wins and as many draws from their five league phase matches. One of those wins came in their previous fixture, an impressive 2-0 victory at Manchester City.

The Germans have won five of their last seven matches across all competitions, but were beaten 2-0 at Augsburg in a Bundesliga clash last weekend. Kasper Hjulmand's team are also unbeaten in five of their last seven home matches across all competitions.

Bayer Leverkusen have no problems in attack, scoring in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their last nine home matches, while three of the last four fixtures on this run produced over 2.5 goals.

Newcastle United News

Newcastle United can also be pleased with their league phase campaign so far, having picked up three wins from five matches. However, they were beaten 2-1 at Marseille in their previous fixture.

The Magpies’ overall form has been solid enough, and they claimed a 2-1 home victory over Burnley last weekend. However, they have lost four of their last five away matches but did claim a 4-1 victory at Everton in their previous fixture on the road.

Like the hosts, Newcastle United are usually sharp in attack, scoring in their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in eight of those fixtures, all of which have produced over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Newcastle United won the two previous matches against Bayer Leverkusen. Both teams met in the second round of the 2002-03 Champions League, with the Magpies claiming 3-1 victories in both fixtures.

Verdict

Bayer Leverkusen v Newcastle

Newcastle United’s away form does not inspire much confidence, and they could be in for a difficult time at the BayArena. Having done some good work at home this season, Bayer Leverkusen could be backed to earn a win or draw on Wednesday.

Both teams have scored in Newcastle United’s last six matches, all of which produced over 2.5 goals. This clash is likely to offer up a similar outcome.

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