All eyes turn to St James’ Park on Tuesday, 21 October, where Eddie Howe’s Magpies face Benfica in a pivotal Champions League Matchday 3 fixture. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST, and both teams know how much a win could shape their league-phase campaign.
After beating Union Saint‑Gilloise and pushing Barcelona close, Newcastle’s form has looked promising, while Benfica arrive in England after mixed results earlier in the league phase. With both clubs chasing valuable points, the atmosphere at St James’ Park should be electric.
Newcastle vs Benfica – Betting Odds
Below you’ll find the Newcastle vs Benfica betting odds for a variety of markets. These prices are taken from our bookmakers’ latest offerings, but you should always check the latest odds for this match before placing your bet.
1X2 Betting Odds
The 1X2 market lets you back or lay a home win, a draw or an away win. It’s popular because it reflects the match’s three possible outcomes without trying to equalise differences in quality. In this market “1” represents a win for Newcastle, “X” is the draw and “2” means Benfica win.
| Newcastle win (1) | Draw X | Benfica win (2) |
| 7/12 | 16/5 | 15/4 |
Bookmakers price each scenario based on probability, form, and countless other factors. When looking at the Newcastle vs Benfica odds, Newcastle are clear favourites.
Double Chance Odds
Double chance betting allows you to cover two of the three possible outcomes in one bet. In football this means you can back the home team to win or draw (1X), the away team to win or draw (X2), or either side to win (12).
| 1X – Newcastle or Draw | 12 – Newcastle or Benfica | X2 – Draw or Benfica |
| 3/17 | 2/9 | 9/8 |
Because you’re covering more outcomes the prices are shorter, but the bet is useful when the match is finely balanced or you want to reduce risk. A double chance bet pays out if any of your selected results occur; for example, a 1X bet wins if Newcastle triumph or the match ends level.
Handicap Betting Odds
Handicap betting exists to level the playing field by giving one team a virtual head start or deficit. Bookmakers use handicaps when two sides are mismatched (one considered much more likely to win) to generate more competitive prices.
For example, a favourite might receive a –1.5 handicap, meaning it must win by two goals for the bet to succeed. The underdog with a +1.5 handicap can lose by a single goal, draw or win and still land the bet.
| Handicap | Newcastle | Benfica |
| Newcastle (-1) Benfica (+1) |
1/1 | 20/27 |
| Newcastle (-1.5) Benfica (+1.5) |
8/5 | 5/11 |
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Odds
With Both Teams to Score (BTTS), instead of picking a winner, you just decide whether both sides will find the net. BTTS bets are yes/no propositions: you choose Yes if you expect both teams to score and No if you think at least one team will keep a clean sheet.
It doesn’t matter who wins or the final score. All that counts is whether each team registers at least one goal. It’s essentially a question of attacking potency versus defensive solidity, so form and injury news are crucial.
| Yes | No |
| 9/11 | 12/13 |
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
Over/Under betting involves predicting whether the combined goals from both sides in a match will be over or under a certain number. You’re not betting on who wins, just how many goals will be scored.
For example, an Over 2.5 line wins if there are three or more goals in total and loses if there are two or fewer. That “.5” prevents a draw and makes sure there’s a clear result. When teams with strong attacks or leaky defences meet, the over can be attractive.
| Over 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals |
| 10/13 | 1/1 |
Correct Score Odds
Correct score betting is the art of predicting the exact final score of a match. It offers higher payouts because it’s quite risky as there are numerous possible scorelines, making it much harder to call. You must get both teams’ goal tallies spot on: predicting Newcastle to win 2-1 means exactly that scoreline must occur.
| 0–0 | Newcastle 1–0 | Newcastle 2-0 | Newcastle 2-1 |
| 12/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 |
While the rewards can be large, the risk of getting the precise score wrong is high, so correct score bets are best used with small stakes or as part of a broader strategy. Researching recent defensive records, goal averages and head‑to‑head history can help narrow down likely scorelines.
The Newcastle vs Benfica odds quoted above are accurate at the time of writing. Prices may change as kick‑off approaches, so always check the latest odds before placing your bet.
Where to Watch Live
If you’re planning to follow the action live, UK viewers can watch the Newcastle United v Benfica game on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage begins shortly before the 20:00 BST kick‑off from St James’ Park. If you’re watching outside of the UK, we recommend checking the official broadcasting list on the Champions League website.
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