Probable Lineups

4-4-2
Newcastle United
3-5-2
Bordeaux
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(6) 4 Goals 5 (9)
(5) 0 Assists 3 (6)
(6.8) 6.9 Average Ratings 7 (7)
25.4 Average Age 28.1
181.7 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.2 (1.2)
(51%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 56% (50%)
(0.7) 1 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.6)
(1.6) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.7 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Europa League Grp. D.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Ryan Taylor Out N/A
Fabricio Coloccini Doubtful 6.81
Yohan Cabaye Doubtful 6.36
Danny Simpson Doubtful 6.88
Tim Krul Doubtful 6.69
Steven Taylor Doubtful 6.61
Player Reason Status Rating
Nicolas Maurice-Belay Out 6.83
Landry N'Guémo Doubtful 7.06

Team News

Newcastle United
  • Steven Taylor has joined Newcastle's growing injury list and though Coloccini and Simpson are nearing returns they are unlikely to be risked here.
  • Therefore James Tavernier could start at right-back, with Perch partnering Williamson in the centre of the defence.
  • There are likely to be changes further upfield, with the likes of Ben Arfa, Gutierrez and Ba all set to be rested, so Amalfitano and Marveaux could get a chance to start, with Shola Ameobi also set to come in and captain the side.
Bordeaux
  • Forward Nicolas Maurice-Belay has a thigh injury and will miss out, while Landry N'Guemo has been struggling for fitness and is likely to be unavailable once again.
  • Striker Cheick Diabate recovered from an illness to play at the weekend and scored in the impressive away win at Lyon, so will keep his place.
  • The French outfit could stick with the same team, playing in a 3-5-2 formation with Tremoulinas and Mariano the wing-backs.

Prediction

  • With injuries really taking their toll on Alan Pardew's side at the moment, particularly in defence, the hosts will be wary of an unbeaten Bordeaux side this season and could be happy with a point.
  • The French side signalled their intent to go far in this competition by fielding a full-strength side against Club Bruges in their opening fixture and will take an equally impressive squad to Newcastle.
  • Bordeaux are likely to defend resolutely and use their wing-backs on the counter. With Plasil and Obraniak pulling the strings from the centre, the visitors may be too strong for a weakened Newcastle side.
Prediction:
Newcastle United
1
2
Bordeaux
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
1 Bordeaux 4 1 1 13 wldwww
2 N. United 2 3 1 9 dwwddl

Top Players

Newcastle United
Bordeaux
C. Tioté 7.33
D. Santon 7.17
R. Elliot 7.14
Mariano 7.55
L. Sané 7.48
Jussie 7.45
S. Ameobi 2
S. Marveaux 1
G. Obertan 1
Jussie 3
Y. Gouffran 2
C. Diabaté 2
S. Ameobi 2
H. B. Arfa 1
G. Obertan 1
N. Maurice-Belay 1
B. Trémoulinas 1
F. B. Khalfallah 1
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