PSG vs Newcastle: Preview, Prediction & how to watch

PSG are gearing up for the biggest game of their season when they host Newcastle United in matchday eight of the Champions League group phase tomorrow night. Despite winning the tournament last campaign, the Champions League remains important for the French champions this year, as they are out of the Coupe de France and are only two points ahead of Lens in the Ligue 1 table.

They leapfrogged Lens last matchday after they suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Marseille. Luis Enrique's side put pressure on Lens the day before by winning 0-1 away at Auxerre, courtesy of a goal from Bradley Barcola. In the Champions League, Les Parisiens have room for improvement.

In the last matchday, they had lost 2-1 to a Sporting side that doesn't possess their quality. This has left them sixth in the table with 13 points. Luis Enrique will be concerned that eight teams (PSG, Newcastle, Chelsea, Barcelona, Sporting, Man City, Atletico Madrid, and Atlanta) are level on points with them, as they know that there is no room for error.

If they don't finish in a top-eight position, then they will have to play two extra games in the playoffs. Despite an underwhelming domestic campaign thus far, PSG should not take Newcastle for granted, as they are level on points with them in the Champions League table.

PSG vs Newcastle: Preview, prediction & lineups

When is the kick-off? Wednesday, 28th January, 2026.

Where is it played? Parc des Princes.

What time is kick-off? 8:00 pm (UK) and 3: 00 pm (USA).

Referee: Slavko Vincic

How to watch PSG vs Newcastle United on TV? TNT Sports (UK) and Paramount + (USA)

PSG team news:

The French champions will not be able to field their strongest eleven when they host Newcastle United, as several players are on the treatment table. Matvey Safonov (hand), Fabian Ruiz (knee), Lee Kang-in (sore thigh), Joao Neves (muscle contusion), Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha (sore hamstring), and Nuno Mendes are out for different reasons. To make matters worse, Achraf Hakimi is touch-and-go after returning from the AFCON with Morocco.

Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:

Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Mayulu, Vitinha, Mbaye; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

Newcastle team news:

Eddie Howe has players who are currently recovering from injury. Jacob Murphy (hamstring), Tino Livramento (hamstring), Jamaal Lascelles (muscle), Fabian Schar (ankle), and Bruno Guimaraes (ankle) won't feature due to injury.

Newcastle United possible starting lineup:

Pope; Trippier, Burn, Botman, Hall; Miley, Tonali, Guimaraes; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon.

Prediction: PSG 1-0 Newcastle

This game will be tricky for PSG as Eddie Howe's side knows that a victory will give them a great chance of qualifying for a place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Notwithstanding, the European champions should have enough firepower to get the better of Newcastle.