Premier League Newcastle go to Benfica on Thursday in the Europa League and their view simply has to be to give themselves a chance going into the second leg.

Benfica are a formidable side, especially at home and are 1/2 (Bet365) to win here, the draw is 16/5 (Sky Bet) and Newcastle are a 7/1 shot with Bet Victor.

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Benfica will look to kill this tie off in the first leg before going to what will be an electric St James’ Park for the second leg. The Portuguese side are unbeaten in 33 matches (apart from a penalty shoot-out defeat in the cup) and have scored 18 goals in their last four matches and 11 in their last two at home, conceding two in their last seven.

Newcastle haven’t been great on the road this season, scoring just once in their last four and they have only won once away from home in their six Europa League away matches this season, failing to score in three of those but keeping a clean sheet in their last two. Alan Pardew has got keeping it tight away from home then winning the tie at home down to a fine art, but this Benfica side will not hang around in front of goal and we expect them to win by a couple or more.

Benfica vs Newcastle Betting Tips

Benfica to win to nil at 7/5 with Betway

Benfica to win (-1 handicap) at 13/10 with Ladbrokes

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