PSG vs Newcastle prediction 28.01.2026 | Champions League

PSG probably expected a slightly better season, especially in Ligue 1, where they are only two points ahead of Lens. In the Champions League, PSG suffered some unexpected defeats, too, but finishing in the top eight is still within reach. However, Luis Enrique's team hasn't been at its best lately, with only two victories in the last four matches. In the previous game, PSG won only 1-0 on the road against Auxerre. Although the guests dominated throughout the game, they needed a goal late in the second half to break the deadlock and secure all three points.

PSG's head coach, Luis Enrique, said that his team lacked confidence against Auxerre. He also added, "Today, that lack of precision during the match was key. But being able to score even when you're not playing your best is important."

PSG have big problems with missing players. They will be without Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Lee Kang-In, Quentin Ndjantou, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, and Matvey Safonov on Wednesday against Newcastle.

Newcastle are not playing well this season. In the Premier League, they are only a mid-table team and will have to play much better to finish among the top four. However, the Magpies played much better in the Champions League, where they are still one of the top eight teams. Newcastle's form has been shaky lately, with only one victory in the previous four games. In the last match, they lost 2-0 at home against Aston Villa. The home side deserved more, but the poor finishing cost Newcastle points.

Newcastle's head coach, Eddie Howe, saw poor crossing as the reason for the defeat over the weekend. He said, "The final ball was really the missing ingredient today. It's really unlike us to cross behind the goal, cross into the opposition goalkeeper's hands with the regularity that we did today. We've got some outstanding deliverers of a ball. Then, when we did get the crosses right, we didn't fill the box with the right numbers. So it was frustrating in that respect, not through a lack of effort from the players. But normally I think we're such a good team with our wide play, but it was off today."

Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schar, John Ruddy, Jacob Murphy, Emil Krafth, and Mark Gillespie will not travel to Paris. Also, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton are questionable, and their status will be clearer closer to the kickoff.