Liverpool vs Newcastle Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Premier League midweek action continues on Wednesday night with a blockbuster fixture as league leader Liverpool welcomes Newcastle United to Anfield Stadium. Can Arne Slot’s side extend their lead at the Summit? Find out our predictions and preview below.
Liverpool Preview & Form
Liverpool are getting closer to grabbing their first Premier League title under Arne Slot, as the Reds are currently enjoying a sensational 25-match unbeaten run in the league. Last weekend, Arne Slot’s men extended their lead at the summit of the league table by making a title statement as they beat the defending champions Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium to open up an 11-point gap between them and Arsenal. The Reds have won five of their last seven Premier League matches with two or more goals in five of the games. Currently, they sit at the top of the league standings with 64 points from 27 games.
Arne Slot’s side has remained a strong side to reckon with at Anfield Stadium, having remained undefeated in the league since suffering a shocking 1-0 defeat against Nottingham in the early season of the league. They have scored two goals or more in each of their last ten home matches.
Newcastle United Preview & Form
Newcastle United will come into this game following an impressive 4-3 victory over high-flying Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at St James Park, thanks to a sensational performance from the Magpies. The Magpies have now won three of their last four, with each of the games ending with three or more goals. Alexander Isak has proven to be a strong contender in the race for the Premier League, with the Swedish forward having scored 19 goals so far in the Premier with five assists. Eddie Howe’s side sits fifth in the Premier League standings with 44 points from 26 games; only goal difference separates them from the top four.
Eddie Howe’s side has been strong when playing on the road, with the Magpies having only lost just once in the last five league matches, winning the other five successive games. The Magpies have displayed a strong attacking threat in their away games, having scored in 11 of their 13 away matches.
Liverpool vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups
Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-2-4): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Jones
Newcastle predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Longstaff; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Liverpool vs Newcastle Match Stats
Liverpool
- undefeated in their last 22 matches.
- failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 5 home matches.
- scored 2 goals or more in each of their last 10 home matches.
Newcastle
- scored in 11 of their 13 away matches
- 16 consecutive matches without a draw.
Liverpool vs Newcastle H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool
- Liverpool 4-2 Newcastle
- Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
- Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool
- Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle
Liverpool vs Newcastle Prediction Betting Tips
Liverpool has proven to be a strong opponent to face at Anfield Stadium, and we expect them to get all three points against Newcastle United, given that the Reds have won each of their last three meetings with the Magpies at Anfield. Also, the last five meetings between the two sides have resulted in both teams scoring.
