The next UEFA Champions League matchday will soon be upon us, and with it, we do another round of UCL match previews. Borussia Dortmund at Newcastle United stands out as the headliner fixture this time around, and that is not surprising, given how Group F, the Group of Death, has consistently provided some of the most engaging clashes thus far.
Ir is also a very fun term to write and say: “The Group of Death.” So without further ado, let’s preview this highly anticipated matchup.
Borussia Dortmund at Newcastle United FYIs
Kickoff: Wed. Oct. 25, 8pm, St. James Park, Newcastle, UK
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group F, The Group of Death
Preview Material for Both Sides: Team News Starting XI Predictions
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
UCL Group Standing, Form: Borussia Dortmund 4th, 1 pt, DL Newcastle United, 4 pts, WD
Google Result Probability: Borussia Dortmund 21% Draw 24% Newcastle United 55%
Both managers will obviously try to put their best foot forward here and pick their strongest first teams possible. Here is what we think that looks like for both sides.
Newcastle United vs Borussia Dortmund Starting XI Predictions
Newcastle
Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Jamal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Elliott Anderson, Bruno Guimaraes; Joelinton, Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak
Dortmund
Gregor Kobel; Julian Ryerson, Mats Hummels, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebain; Emre Can, Gio Reyna, Julian Brandt; Donyell Malen, Marco Reus; Niclas Füllkrug
Paul M. Banks is the owner/manager of The Sports Bank. He’s also the author of “Transatlantic Passage: How the English Premier League Redefined Soccer in America,” and “No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets: Lessons Learned From a Life in the Sports Media Industry.”
He’s written for numerous publications, including the New York Daily News, Sports Illustrated and the Chicago Tribune. He regularly appears on NTD News and WGN News Now. Follow the website on Twitter and Instagram