Newcastle United vs Liverpool Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | Premier League 2025-26

Competition: Premier League

Date: Mon889iuiikikikday, 25 August

Kick-Off Time: 07:00 PM GMT

Venue: St.James Park

The Reds' unprecedented summer spending is indicative of that of a side who have no desire to lose its grip on the coveted crown. But they have lost one trophy already against Palace and are in no mood to perform poorly in the league. They will travel to Newcastle to face the Magpies in an exciting Premier League encounter. Here's Newcastle United vs Liverpool Preview. Newcastle United have been surrounded by controversies throughout the transfer window, and a lot is going on behind the scenes. They lost a great opportunity to start their new season with a win against Aston Villa, but the match ended in a draw against the 10-man Villa side. They have failed to bring in new faces in the squad for this season and may struggle with it in the upcoming season. Alexander Isak is no longer interested in playing for Newcastle United and wants his transfer to Liverpool. Despite all these challenges, the home team will hope to beat the defending champions to get their first win of the season.

On the other hand, the Reds bounced back against Bournemouth and won the game by 4-2. They have spent a lot of money in the transfer window and have brought in some top-quality players to their squad. Despite having a shaky performance in the first game, they will be happy to get a win at home, but facing the Magpies away from home won't be an easy task, for sure. There are a lot of expectations from this current Liverpool team, and surely, players, Arne Slot, and his coaching staff have a lot of pressure to deliver results. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Newcastle United Team News

Joe Willock is still unavailable due to an Achilles injury. They have added some new faces to their squad for this season, and all are fit to play against the Reds. Alexander Isak is still not available due to his transfer issues with the club. The rest of the team is fit to play, and no suspension concerns are going into the match.

Liverpool Team News

Conor Bradley is suffering from a muscular problem and is doubtful for the upcoming fixture; the rest of the squad is completely fit to play and none of the players are suspended for the match.

Newcastle United vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Newcastle United vs Liverpool predicted lineups:

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

Goalkeeper: Pope

Defenders: Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento

Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton

Forwards: Elanga, Gordon, Barnes

Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Frimpong, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez

Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Mac Allister

Forwards: Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike

Newcastle United vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have played each other 190 times, out of which Newcastle United won 51 games, 45 ended in draws, and Liverpool won 94 games.

Key Players to Watch in Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)

Anthony Gordon did struggle with an injury in the pre-season, but now he is back in action and will be hungry to perform this season. There are a lot of issues going on and off the pitch at Newcastle United, but Gordon will be very much focused on his performance on the pitch. Gordon is a versatile player who can play in any position in the forward line. In the absence of Isak, he can play as a false number nine. With his pace, agility, he can help the team score goals and get good results.

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Last season, there were many doubts regarding Mo Salah's contract situation, but he signed a two-year deal with the Reds and will continue to shine for them. Quality-wise, he is still among the best in the world, and on a consistent basis, he delivers performance on the pitch. In the previous match, he scored his first goal of the season, and without any doubt, he is still a very reliable player on the pitch. With his pace, dribbling, and quality finishing skills, he can make things very difficult for the Magpies.

Newcastle United vs Liverpool Prediction

Both teams are engaged in a tug of war over Alexander Isak, and now they will look to settle the battle on the pitch. The Reds have brought in some quality players, whereas Newcastle's transfer window has been poor so far. Last season, whenever both teams locked horns on the pitch, it was an exciting clash, and surely it will be the same this time as well. Most probably, this fixture will end in a stalemate.

Predicted Score: Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool

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