'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Newcastle United will invite league leaders Liverpool to St. James' Park in the Premier League on Wednesday. Newcastle have dropped to 11th place in the standings, though they trail seventh-placed Tottenham by just a point. The Reds have a comfortable nine-point lead over second-placed Arsenal.
The hosts have endured a winless run in their two games after the international break, playing out a draw and suffering a defeat. They suffered a 2-0 home loss to West Ham United on Monday and were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace on Saturday. They got on the scoresheet via Marc Guéhi's own goal following a well-rehearsed free-kick routine.
The visitors extended their winning streak across all competitions to seven games with a 2-0 home win over Manchester City on Sunday. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 12th minute and Mohamed Salah sealed their win with a 78th-minute penalty.
Trending
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 187 times in all competitions. As expected, the Reds have the upper hand in these meetings with 93 wins. Newcastle have got the better of their southern rivals 50 times and 44 games have ended in draws.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last 15 meetings against Newcastle United. They secured a league double last season, recording a 6-3 win on aggregate.
- The Reds have outscored the hosts 26-14 in 13 league games and also have the better defensive record, conceding six fewer goals (8).
- Newcastle United have suffered two losses in their last 14 home games in the Premier League, with both coming earlier this season.
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their travels this season, winning eight of their nine away games.
- Newcastle's eight wins against the Reds in the 21st century have all been registered at home.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Prediction
The Magpies are winless in their last two games, scoring once while conceding three goals, and will look to improve upon that record. They have just one win in their last four home games in the league, failing to score in two, and might struggle here.
Alexander Isak was injured last week and faces a race against time to prove his fitness. Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, and Sven Botman are long-term absentees for Eddie Howe.
The Reds are on a 16-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, recording 15 wins. They have scored at least two goals in 14 games during that period and will look to build on that prolific run. They have won 11 of their last 13 games in this fixture and are strong favorites.
Arne Slot will be without the services of Kostas Tsimikas and Ibrahima Konate for the next few weeks. Federico Chiesa, Conor Bradley, Alisson Becker, and Diogo Jota are not in contention to start here.
The visitors have been in great form recently and, considering their dominance in this fixture, we back them to record a win.
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-2 Liverpool
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 5: Mohamed Salah to score or assist anytime - Yes
