Newcastle United delivered an impressive performance with consecutive victories against top teams of Premier League tables. However, they have experienced a noticeable drop in form with a 0-2 defeat against West Ham and a 1-1 draw to Crystal Palace. Besides the victory against Arsenal, the Magpies have featured three winless outcomes in their previous four games at St James’ Park, losing two. Having five victories and four draws in 13 games, Newcastle United are currently eleventh in the Premier League standings.
Liverpool will be brimming with confidence as they kick off this matchday after Premier League victory over Manchester City and a UCL victory against Real Madrid. Overcoming the biggest challenge in the English top flight, Liverpool stretched their winning streak to six games across all competitions. An excellent run of form has also been maintained away from Anfield, having a nine-match unbeaten streak with eight victories. Dropping points with only a draw and one defeat in 13 rounds, Liverpool are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Head-to-Head Record
Liverpool has outclassed Newcastle United with six straight victories ahead of Wednesday’s meeting. The rhythm has also been retained at St James’ Park where the Reds registered five victories over the Magpies in the last six meetings, sharing a stalemate in the other.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 02/01/24 | Liverpool 4-2 Newcastle | Premier League |
| 27/08/23 | Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 18/02/23 | Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 01/09/22 | Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle | Premier League |
| 30/04/22 | Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Liverpool’s squad will be without Ibrahim Konate, Conor Bradley, Kostas Tsimikas, Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa. Meanwhile, Sven Botman, Emil Krafth, and Jamal Lascelles will be sidelined due to fitness concerns. Alexander Isak’s appearance is also doubtful after enduring a hip injury in the last game against Crystal Palace.
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup
Pope (GK); Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Tonali, Guimaraes; Gordon, Wilson, Barnes.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Kelleher (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Nunez.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Match Prediction
Newcastle United have failed to score in two of the previous four home games while scoring one per game in the other two. The record is even worse against Liverpool as they remained goalless in three of their recent four meetings at St James’ Park. On the other hand, Liverpool’s impressive record is decorated by multiple goals in consecutive eight games and four clean sheets in their previous five matches. Therefore, we predict Liverpool to stay invincible this Wednesday and secure three points against Newcastle.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Predicted Result: 0-2 victory for Liverpool
