Qarabag VS Newcastle United F.C. TIPS

[(Qarabag) Strength]:
1. Qarabag narrowly advanced to the playoffs after finishing 22nd in the league phase. Facing Newcastle at home in the first leg, the team will give their all to fight for the home fans!
2. Qarabag have secured two consecutive wins in the league recently, winning three of their last four matches, building some confidence.
3. Qarabag previously defeated Shelbourne, Copenhagen, and Frankfurt in Champions League home matches and also held Chelsea to a draw, showing some potential for upsets at home.
4. Qarabag have never faced Newcastle United in history, but their draw against Premier League powerhouses Chelsea in the league phase should give them more confidence!
 

[(Qarabag) Weakness]:
1. Qarabag conceded 21 goals in 8 Champions League league phase matches, ranking among the bottom in defensive capability among the 36 participating teams.
2. The AH line is -1.25 for the away side, which is against Qarabag. The team's imbalanced performance in attack and defense fails to inspire confidence.
 

[(Newcastle United F.C.) Strength]:
1. Newcastle United have had a bumpy journey in the Champions League this year, eventually reaching the playoffs. Fortunately, their opponents Qarabag have limited strength. Newcastle will aim to gain an advantage in the first leg to ease the pressure in the second leg amid a congested schedule.
2. Newcastle United advanced in the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory over strong opponents Aston Villa, boosting the team's confidence.
3. Newcastle United recently secured away wins against tough opponents Tottenham and Villa, ending a four-match winless streak on the road and gradually restoring their away form.
4. Newcastle United conceded only 7 goals in 8 Champions League league phase matches, with defensive statistics even better than traditional powerhouses like Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
 

[(Newcastle United F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Newcastle United's midfield core, Bruno Guimaraes, will be sidelined for some time due to a muscle injury, which is a significant blow to the team's midfield.
2. Newcastle United forward Wissa has also been troubled by injuries recently and will be unavailable for this match. The new signing still needs more time to integrate into the team.
3. Newcastle United will face Manchester City away in the Premier League this weekend, with two consecutive away matches placing high demands on the team's physical fitness.
 

[Tips]:
Azerbaijani team Qarabag's performance in the Champions League league phase this season can be described as starting strong but ending weakly. The team managed to earn points against teams like Chelsea and Frankfurt, but suffered a 0-6 defeat to Liverpool in the final round, highlighting clear defensive weaknesses. Newcastle, ranking at the higher level of the Premier League table, boast significantly stronger paper strength than their opponents, with defensive stability comparable to Bayern Munich and Liverpool. Playing away, Newcastle are expected to take the initiative and secure a victory in the first leg.
 

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