Bayer 04 Leverkusen beat Newcastle United 2-1 in a Club Friendly, with the visitors' second-half surge settling the contest despite Malick Thiaw's equaliser for the hosts. The German side struck inside the first minute through Ibrahim Maza, assisted by Christian Kofane, only for Newcastle to level just before the break when Thiaw converted Anthony Elanga's delivery.
7.4Malick ThiawNewcastle United · Defender1 goal · 1 shotNewcastle United 1:2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 1
Second half0 - 1
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Live Prediction
Bayer 04 Leverkusen to winWon1.73
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Newcastle United vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen?
Newcastle United 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Ibrahim Maza (1', assist Christian Kofane) for Bayer 04 Leverkusen; Malick Thiaw (44', assist Anthony Elanga) for Newcastle United; Victor Okoh Boniface (82', assist Jeanuel Belocian) for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Was Bayer 04 Leverkusen's win deserved?
Yes — Bayer 04 Leverkusen were on top for most of the match.
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Head to Head meetings
Newcastle United – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Newcastle United
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- 0
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 3 | 4 |
Average per game | 1.5 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-2 |
Newcastle United
- 5Matches
- 5Goals
- 1Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 0Draws
- 3Losses
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- 5Matches
- 14Goals
- 2.8Goal per game
- 5Wins
- 0Draws
- 0Losses
Best statistical picks
Newcastle United – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.10 | 3.50 | 2.80 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 59.5 vs 43 + 5.8 for home advantage = 48.8 for Newcastle United. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 69 vs 30.8). CheckLive signal strength 65/100.
Away win — Bayer 04 Leverkusen2.80
High confidence65%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38.9
57.2
CheckSkill
51.7
57
CheckMental
30.8
69
CheckLive total48.8 vs 59.5+10.7Newcastle United: 43 + 5.8 for home advantage = 48.8
More match signals
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (DNB)73%2.20
Over 3.568%2.25
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (−1)70%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Newcastle United vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen?
In the CheckLive calculation Bayer 04 Leverkusen is the favourite: 59.5 vs 43 + 5.8 for home advantage = 48.8. Signal strength 65/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Bayer 04 Leverkusen's main edge?
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 69 vs 30.8 for Newcastle United. The overall rating gap is 10.7.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 1-3 (Newcastle United vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.10 | 3.50 | 2.80 |