Liverpool and Newcastle meet in one of the all-time great English Premier League ties on Saturday, January 31, and much to the disappointment of the visitors, kick off is at 8pm, meaning yet more travel for Newcastle fans, who enjoyed a trip to the French capital during the week.

The hosts’ winless run of English Premier League matches was forgotten – if only briefly – during the week, as they swept aside Qarabag to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League Last-16.

It was the second of back-to-back UEFA Champions League wins, either side of their stoppage-time defeat away to Bournemouth.

Manager Arne Slot’s side are now winless in their last four Premier League matches and will welcome a Newcastle side, who continue to baffle everyone.

UEFA’s handball rule once again took centre stage in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain, as part of a comical refereeing performance.

Nevertheless, the Magpies went toe-to-toe with the Champions League title holders, despite their appalling record outside of NE1, and left with a favourable draw in the play-off stage.

However, manager Eddie Howe’s side are winless in their last two Premier League matches, and Newcastle haven’t won a Premier League match at Anfield in my lifetime.

What are the best bets for Liverpool vs Newcastle?

This is very much an all-time classic Premier League fixture, and this proved no more apparent than in the reverse fixture this season.

Anthony Gordon’s sending off saw Newcastle down to 10-men for over an hour, and it took a stoppage-time winner for Liverpool to leave the North East with a 3-2 win.

You’d would expect to see more of the same, with goals scored at both ends and Liverpool edging the tie in front of their home fans.

Mohamed Salah’s record against Newcastle is brilliant too. Backing him to be involved in a goal seems like a banker.

From a Newcastle perspective, their performance against PSG offered a lot of encouragement, and they looked like a threat on the break.

Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga, in particular, looked very good in exploiting the space behind the full-backs.

Backing either of them to be involved in a goal could be a shrewd bet, especially as their odds are likely to be higher – given their league stats this season.

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Newcastle?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch this match live on TNT Sports. Meanwhile, fans in the USA can see the action on NBC and Peacock. Kick off is at 8pm BST and 3pm EST.

What is Liverpool’s current form?

W-D-W-L-W

What is Newcastle’s current form?

L-D-W-L-D

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Liverpool and Newcastle?

25/08/25 – Newcastle 3-2 Liverpool (EPL)

16/03/25 – Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle (Carabao Cup – Final)

26/02/25 – Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle(EPL)

04/12/24 – Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool (EPL)

01/01/24 – Liverpool 4-2 Newcastle (EPL)

What is Liverpool’s predicted team?

Allison – Szoboszlai, Endo, Van Dijk, Kerkez – Gravenberch, Mac Allister – Wirtz, Gakpo – Ekitike, Salah

Injured: Leoni, Bajetic, Gomez, Isak, Endo, Bradley, Frimpong, Gomez

Doubt: Konate

What is Newcastle’s predicted team?

Pope – Miley, Burn, Botman, Thiaw, Hall – Guimares, Tonali – Gordon, Wotemade, Elanga

Injured: Schar, Lascelles, Livramento

Doubt: Krafth

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