Liverpool vs Newcastle United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Liverpool vs Newcastle United Preview

Tournament: Premier League

Date: 26th February 2025

Kickoff time: 20:15

Venue: Anfield

We have a rehearsal for the Carabao Cup final next month with Liverpool vs Newcastle United at Anfield in the Premier League this week. The two sides have different ambitions this season but the goal will be the same when they clash – all three points. Liverpool are on top of the Premier League table and have managed to extend their lead. The Reds have collected 64 points from their 27 matches – 11 points clear of 2nd-placed Arsenal, who have a game in hand. Arne Slot's side have drawn two of their last 5 matches in the league but were handed a boost in the title race by Arsenal, who lost to West Ham United on Saturday. They have lost just once in the league this season, but that came at Anfield when they faced Nottingham Forest earlier this season. Newcastle United sit 5th in the league table despite losing three of their last 5 matches. The Magpies have 44 points from their 26 matches this season and can move to 3rd in the table if they manage to beat the Reds. Eddie Howe's side are running on fumes right after a string of matches in the last 45 days. They will need to be at their best during the match at Anfield if they are to have any chance to get anything from the game.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool have no fresh injury concerns after the win over Manchester City. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley remain on the sidelines, while Cody Gakpo returned to the pitch in the second half of the win at Etihad.

Newcastle United Team News

Eddie Howe also has two injury headaches with Jamaal Jascelles and Joelinton ruled out. Sven Botman remains a doubt and will face a late fitness test ahead of the game.

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Trent, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson

Midfielders: Gravenberch, Mac-Allister, Szoboszlai

Forwards: Salah, Gakpo, Diaz

Newcastle United Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Dubravka

Defenders: Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall

Midfielders: Miley, Guimares, Tonali

Forwards: Murohy, Isak, Gordon

Liverpool vs Newcastle United H2H Record

Liverpool have not lost any of their last 28 matches at Anfield against Newcastle United. They have picked up 23 wins in those games and drawn the rest – that has been their record since losing the Premier League clash at home in 1994. Newcastle United have a terrible record against Liverpool and they have not won any of their last 16 matches. The Magpies have drawn 5 times and lost 11 to the Reds since beating them 2-0 in 2015 when Steve Bruze was their manager.

Key players to watch in Liverpool vs Newcastle United

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah has been in top form this season and is having a dream campaign individually. He has collected 15 assists in the league from just an xA of 6. He has also scored 6 goals in the last 5 league games despite having just 3.0 xG.

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

Alexander Isak has been the main focus in the Newcastle United attack this season. He has scored 19 goals in the league while assisting 5 times for the Magpies. In the last 5 league games, he has scored 4 goals from 2.6 xG.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United Prediction

Liverpool are in red-hot form despite their two draws in the last 5 matches. They go into the game as the favorites to win and should be able to come out comfortably with all three points.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United.

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