The Premier League Matchday 27 fixture between Liverpool and Newcastle will take place on February 26 at Anfield. Liverpool vs. Newcastle: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's men continue to lead confidently in the championship, pulling 11 points clear of their nearest rival (Arsenal still has a game in hand). In the last round, Liverpool defeated Manchester City away (2-0). This extended Liverpool's unbeaten run in the Premier League to 23 matches (16 wins and 7 draws). The team also remains the most prolific in the league with 64 goals scored.
- Liverpool has scored two or more goals in their last seven Premier League matches.
- The club opened the scoring in 6 of their last 7 league games.
- Both teams scored in Liverpool's last five home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson, Ibrahima Konate – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch – Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah – Luis Diaz.
Defenders Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez, as well as midfielder Tyler Morton, will miss the match due to injuries.
Newcastle
In their last league match, the club secured an important home victory over Nottingham Forest (4-3). Interestingly, all four of their goals were scored by the 35th minute. Before that, Eddie Howe's men suffered two Premier League defeats, losing to Fulham (1-2) and Manchester City (0-4). The team has climbed to fifth place, level on points with Manchester City, who are fourth in the table.
- The club's uncompromising league run stands at 12 matches (8 wins and 4 losses).
- At least three goals were scored in Newcastle's last seven Premier League matches.
- Two or more goals were scored in the first half of Newcastle's last six away Premier League games.
Predicted lineup for Newcastle (4-3-3)
Nick Pope – Lewis Hall, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn – Joseph Willock, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley – Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy.
Forward Joelinton and defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches – 17 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 87;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 18%.
Liverpool vs. Newcastle: Match Prediction
Liverpool is in excellent form. Only a top European team could potentially stop them, and that would only be in the Champions League. In the Premier League, the team has suffered just one defeat all season – against Nottingham Forest, and that was back in mid-September. At home, the club has recorded 8 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 Premier League matches, scoring at least two goals in each of these games.
Newcastle lacks consistency and sometimes loses even to lower-ranked opponents. In their last away match, the club was thrashed 0-4 by Manchester City. It's worth noting that Liverpool has an excellent record against Newcastle in the league – they have not lost to them in their last 14 encounters, winning 11 (with three draws).
I'm confident the hosts will secure another Premier League victory and continue their journey to the top. My prediction: Liverpool to win
