Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle predictions: Draw not a bad outcome for Magpies
Jack Ogalbe
Union Saint-Gilloise unbeaten in 10 games in all competitions
Newcastle's three away games have all resulted in 0-0 draws
Recommended bet: Draw
Champions League debutants Union Saint-Gilloise made a winning start with a 3-1 win away at PSV Eindhoven and next face Newcastle, hosting them away from their traditional home and instead at Anderlecht's Lotto Park.
Their opponents lost 2-1 at home to Barcelona on matchday one and Eddie Howe may set his side out to avoid another defeat, especially after conceding a stoppage-time decider in their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.
By contrast, Les Unionistes beat Westerlo 2-0 and Sebastian Pocognoli's side will be looking to break down the visitors' expected low block.
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Team news
Forward Mohammed Fuseini misses out for USG, who otherwise have a fully fit squad to select from.
Howe could mix things up, with Anthony Elanga expected to come in, while Fabian Schar is available again following a concussion suffered against Barcelona.
The full-backs could also be switched, with Lewis Hall due minutes as the club manages his comeback following injury and Kieran Trippier expected to come in for Tino Livramento, who came off against Arsenal following a clash with William Saliba.
The stats
Union Saint-Gilloise are unbeaten in 10 games since their Belgian Super Cup defeat to Club Brugge.
All three of Newcastle's away games in this season's Premier League have finished 0-0.
Wednesday's clash will be USG's fifth meeting with an English side, losing the first three before beating Liverpool 2-1 in last season's Europa League.
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last nine matches against Belgian opposition.
After scoring against Barcelona, Anthony Gordon is looking to emulate Patrick Kluivert's feat in the 2004-05 UEFA Cup by scoring in Newcastle's first two European fixtures.
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Prediction
Union Saint-Gilloise have made a fabulous start to the new season, including that win in Eindhoven.
This is the first time they have played in the Champions League proper and home games against the Magpies, Inter Milan, Marseille and Atalanta could define their campaign.
After losing their opener at home, this looks to be Newcastle's most winnable away trip in this competition, with them still to travel to Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain.
A point on the road, as has been the case in their three Premier League away matches, would not be too bad for Howe's side.
