Newcastle vs. Liverpool Predictions

• When: Monday, August 25, 9 pm CET
• Where: St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England

The second round of the newly started Premier League season closes with a bang. The derby takes place up north, where Newcastle hosts the champions, Liverpool, who opened the campaign with a win. Meanwhile, the Magpies were better than Aston Villa on the road, though that game ended without goals.

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Newcastle

The Magpies were better than Aston Villa, and they even had a player more on the field, yet wasted a good chance to take three points right at the start. Furthermore, that would give them a huge edge over Villa and other rivals, because winning at Villa Park is always a huge success.

Believe it or not, Newcastle hadn’t won a single game since the start of the preseason. There were 7 matches in total, and Eddie Howe’s boys lost four and had three ties.

The team’s main problem is the attack, as Newcastle failed to score in the last two events. And that isn’t too odd to hear, because of Alexander Isak’s saga. The Swedish attacker no longer wants to play for Newcastle and wants to leave for… Liverpool.

Liverpool

Arne Slot’s boys may not have improved their defense, but the offense is at the same level. Maybe even better. Ekitike scored in his first official game, and it’s obvious that the Reds did a wonderful job with his transfer. We’ll just see how Mohamed Salah adapts to everything, because the Egyptian is known for his ego.

The Reds have played seven matches since the start of the preseason, and all of them were with both teams scoring and at least 4 goals. Losses were against AC Milan and Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Wins, on the other hand, took place against Preston, Yokohama Marinos, Bilbao twice, and Bournemouth.

Nothing has changed when it comes to Liverpool’s philosophy of the game, because Reds try to score as many goals as possible, regardless of the rival or the result.

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Newcastle and Liverpool Possible Lineups

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes

Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Newcastle vs Liverpool Head to Head

Newcastle beat Liverpool in the EFL Cup finals, 2-1, taking its first trophy after five decades. The Reds had more success in the Premier League, playing 0-0 on the road and winning 2-0 at home.

Just one in the last five games saw under 2.5 goals.

Newcastle vs. Liverpool Predictions

Since Isak isn’t playing for the home team, our money goes on Liverpool. Simple as that. Newcastle will need time to adjust to playing in a new formation without their best player, while the Reds have a system, which is why we bet on their win here.

Our verdict: Liverpool wins

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