Newcastle United vs Liverpool prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
English Premier League
In the Matchday 1 of the English Premier League on August 23, 2026, Newcastle United will face Liverpool. Both teams are eager to achieve success here.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Newcastle club, under Howe, reached the Champions League twice and even played in the playoffs last spring. However, there was another decline in the Premier League—they finished with 49 points, ending up 12th on tiebreakers. This summer, Tonali and Guimarães were sold, and, growing tired of such squad weakening, Eddie resigned on the eve of the new season.
The Liverpool giants, after Klopp's departure, not only managed to maintain their level but actually won the Premier League. Last summer, the squad received major reinforcement with new signings, but it ultimately ended in domestic disappointment with zero trophies. As a result, Slot, the hero of the 2024/2025 season, was dismissed—and Iraola was lured from Bournemouth to replace him.
The home side scored 1.39 goals per game but conceded slightly more, averaging 1.45 goals against. The former champions scored 1.66 and conceded 1.39 goals per match.
Previous Matches: Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Liverpool won nine of the last eleven encounters, losing only once.
The visitors appear to be more organized. We believe they will defeat their comfortable opponent once again (odds – 1.97).
Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Key Stats and Trends
- Newcastle United lost three of their last five matches
- Liverpool won for the first time in their last four games
Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Possible Starting Lineups
Newcastle United play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Pope - Hall, Botman, Schär, Murphy - Willock, Shter, Ramsey - Barnes, Niv, Elanga. Joelinton and possibly Livramento will not play.
Liverpool play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Mamardashvili - Kerkez, van Dijk, Araujo, Frimpong - Gravenberch, Szoboszlai - Wirtz, Chiesa, Jones - Isak. Already injured are Gomez, Bradley, Ekitike, and Leoni.
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