Newcastle United host Qarabag at St. James’ Park on Tuesday night, aiming to confirm their place in the Champions League last 16 following a dominant first-leg display.The Magpies have moved into a commanding position in this play-off tie after a clinical 6–1 victory in Azerbaijan. Manager Eddie Howe oversaw a record-breaking performance led by Anthony Gordon. Furthermore, his side arrives riding a historic 11-match scoring streak in the competition. Notably, English sides dominate this matchup. They have won nine of their 10 meetings with Qarabag in major European competition. Consequently, they boast an aggregate score of 33–2 in those victories.Newcastle United Team NewsEddie Howe balances several injuries with the need to maintain momentum. The Magpies anticipate a potential last-16 tie against either Barcelona or Chelsea. Notably, a suspension rules out defender Malick Thiaw following his first-leg yellow card. Consequently, Howe faces a selection dilemma in central defence. However, Sven Botman holds a chance of returning to the squad.Nick Pope will likely start in goal. Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn likely feature in the defensive line ahead of him. In midfield, Sandro Tonali and Joe Willock are expected to anchor the side. Further forward, Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes provide a threat from wide areas. Additionally, Nick Woltemade could force his way into an experimental starting lineup.Finally, Anthony Gordon remains the focal point after leading the first-leg demolition. He boasts 10 goals in just 15 Champions League appearances. This makes him the second-quickest English player to reach double figures historically. Moreover, he has already matched the single-season Champions League goal tallies of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Erling Haaland.Newcastle United Predicted LineupNewcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Botman, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Willock, Barnes; Elanga, Woltemade, GordonWhen will the match kick off?The Champions League fixture takes place at St. James’ Park on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.How to watch Newcastle United vs Qarabag?In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video. Fans can also follow the match via the discovery+ app. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more- Tottenham place £57m price tag on midfielder amid growing interestSee Also- Barcelona prefer Premier League winger to permanent Rashford dealFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Newcastle United vs Qarabag – Predicted lineup and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.