Liverpool vs Newcastle: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head-to-Head & Telecast
Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date- 2nd January, 2024
- Kick-off time- 01:30 AM IST
- Venue- Anfield
Liverpool vs Newcastle Match Preview
Liverpool is all set to take the field against Newcastle United on their home turf. Though both sides are in the top half of the Premier League table, there have been vast differences in the form of the two teams. Liverpool is at the top of the league with 12 wins in their 19 matches. On the other hand, Newcastle United is in 9th position with just 9 wins.
Liverpool is coming after a 2-0 win against Burnley whereas, Newcastle were disseminated at their home turf by Nottingham Forest. It would be an interesting clash between the two teams as Liverpool would like to continue their winning momentum whereas Newcastle would like to make their move upwards of the table by winning this match.
Liverpool vs Newcastle Team News
Liverpool
The injury scar has hit the Liverpool camp. Numerous important players such as Andrew Robertson, Diogo Jota, and Alexis Mac Allister are going to miss the match against Newcastle United. The injury of Mac Allister can prove to be a fatal blow for Liverpool’s team.
Besides, their center-back Joel Matip will also miss the match against Newcastle United due to a cruciate ligament tear. It would be interesting to see in what combination Liverpool takes the field against Newcastle United. Klopp can look forward to rotating his squad for the match.
Newcastle United
Newcastle will be without some of their key players in the match against Liverpool. Nick Pope, their first-choice goalkeeper is out with a shoulder injury. Joe Willock and Matt Targett have been out with injury since November. Joelinton and Fabian Schar will be missing the match due to hamstring injuries and strained muscle respectively.
Their main signing this summer, Sandro Tonali from AC Milan is also suspended through sports court till next season. It will be interesting what lineup Eddie Howe plays as they need a crucial win to keep their hopes alive for the top-four spot in the league.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle Betting Tips and Odds
Betting tips for the match
- Liverpool is to win the match.
- Liverpool is to score more than two goals.
- Salah to be on the score sheet.
Odds
- Newcastle United win-1.72
- Liverpool win- 1.90
- Draw-1.88
Liverpool vs Newcastle Probable lineups
Liverpool
- Goalkeeper: Alisson
- Defenders- K. Tsimikas, V. Van Dijk, I. Konate, T. Alexander-Arnold
- Midfielders- R. Gravenberch, W. Endo, D. Szoboszlai
- Forwards- L. Diaz, D. Nunez, M. Salah
Newcastle United
- Goalkeeper: M. Dubravka
- Defenders: T. Livramento, S. Botman, J. Lascelles, K. Trippier
- Midfielders: S. Longstaff, B. Guimaraes, L. Miley
- Forwards: A. Gordon, C. Wilson, M. Almiron
Liverpool vs Newcastle Player to watch out for
Liverpool
For Liverpool, Mohamed Salah is the player to watch out for. The Egyptian has been in stellar form this season. With 12 goals and 7 assists Salah is the leading goal-scorer and assist provider for the team. Moreover, Salah has a very good record against Newcastle. Apart from Salah, Trent can be a threat to Newcastle with the overlaps he provides and his long-distance shots.
Newcastle United
The player to watch out for Newcastle United has to be Callum Wilson. The No.9 of Newcastle United has been in a splendid form this season racking up goals for fun. The English-centre forward has till now racked up seven goals this season combined with an assist. Apart from Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier has been on fire down that right-hand side.
The crosses that he provides for the team are of major importance to the attacking front of Eddie Howe’s team. The Englishman has till now racked up seven assists for the team, the highest for his team this season.
Liverpool vs Newcastle Head-to-Head and Predictions
The two teams have come face to face with each other 54 times in the English Premier League. In the rivalry between these two teams, Liverpool has absolute domination with 34 wins to their name.
Newcastle United has just nine wins to their name. 11 matches between the two have ended in a draw. Moreover, Liverpool has scored a staggering 114 goals in the 54 matches they have played with Newcastle.
Liverpool is predicted to win the match by a scoreline of 3-1. The attacking front of Klopp’s team has been breathing fire this season, especially Salah. Moreover, Trent has also been in stellar form this season. It would be tough for Newcastle United to stop this Liverpool side.
Predicted Score: Liverpool vs Newcastle (3-1)
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