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Newcastle vs Liverpool Prediction, Tips & Odds

Newcastle vs Liverpool

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 1
Newcastle
#12 · Premier League
DLLWL
2 - 2
Referee: S. Attwell
Liverpool
#10 · Premier League
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.83
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.49 (implied 67.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 69.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.44). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (69.6% vs 67.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Liverpool to win against Newcastle, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Liverpool enters this match with a slightly more stable recent form, having secured two wins in their last five fixtures. They finished the previous season in 14th place but will be looking to improve their standing this season. Their offensive capabilities will be crucial, particularly as they aim to convert opportunities into goals, which they did successfully in their last two wins. On the other hand, Newcastle starts the season in a precarious position, currently placed 17th with a mixed form of two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. While they have shown resilience in some games, their overall inconsistency could be a concern. Newcastle will need to find a way to tighten their defense and increase goal production to challenge effectively in this match. The model output indicates that Liverpool has a higher win probability for this match. However, one caveat is that early-season matches can produce unexpected results, as teams are still finding their rhythm. The full method, which utilizes an in-house model analyzing expected goals and actual results, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team provides this insight to help fans understand the data behind the prediction.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Newcastle Win33%3.88
Draw21%3.81
Liverpool Win46%1.90
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4964.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5563.1%

Combined goal output is high (3.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
7.2913.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Liverpool -0.0
1.4140%

Liverpool have been the stronger side, winning 46% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.29
13.9%
1-2
8.12
12.4%
0-1
10.01
10.3%
0-2
10.83
9.3%
2-2
11.03
9.1%
2-1
11.88
8.5%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Newcastle
-0.0
2.96
Liverpool
+0.0
1.41
Newcastle
-0.3
3.25
Liverpool
+0.3
1.65
Newcastle
-0.5
3.55
Liverpool
+0.5
1.83
Newcastle
-1.5
8.00
Liverpool
+1.5
2.88

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Liverpool are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Newcastle vs Liverpool
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
3.003.502.202.001.801.831.91
Marathonbet
4.103.941.881.482.441.472.49
Betfair
4.003.901.871.502.601.442.63
Pinnacle
4.133.951.871.542.56
SBO
3.523.791.88
William Hill
3.903.701.851.442.60
Bet365
4.103.751.851.532.501.442.62
1xBet
4.164.001.911.482.441.472.53
Unibet
3.753.801.911.492.601.442.63
888Sport
3.803.701.851.502.451.442.63
Betano
4.053.851.931.552.551.472.57
Superbet
3.903.901.901.532.501.522.50
BetVictor
4.003.801.851.502.361.442.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
81%
Over 2.5 Goals
63.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
40.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNewcastle or Draw
54%1.89
12Newcastle or Liverpool
79%1.25
X2Draw or Liverpool
67%1.26

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Liverpool leads 8-1)
1 Newcastle1 Draw8 Liverpool
31 Jan
Liverpool
4-1
Newcastle
Premier League
Aug 25
Newcastle
2-3
Liverpool
Premier League
Mar 25
Liverpool
1-2
Newcastle
League Cup
Feb 25
Liverpool
2-0
Newcastle
Premier League
Dec 24
Newcastle
3-3
Liverpool
Premier League
Jan 24
Liverpool
4-2
Newcastle
Premier League
Aug 23
Newcastle
1-2
Liverpool
Premier League
Feb 23
Newcastle
0-2
Liverpool
Premier League
Aug 22
Liverpool
2-1
Newcastle
Premier League
Apr 22
Newcastle
0-1
Liverpool
Premier League

In the last 10 matches between Newcastle and Liverpool, Liverpool has won 8 times, Newcastle has won once, and there has been 1 draw. This record indicates a strong dominance by Liverpool, particularly highlighted by several decisive victories, including 4-1 and 4-2 scorelines. The matches have often been competitive, as seen in the 3-3 draw and a few narrow wins; however, Newcastle's only victory came in the League Cup and was not in the league context. Newcastle has not won against Liverpool in their last 9 encounters, which further emphasizes Liverpool's superiority in this matchup.

Premier League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Arsenal
11003033
W
2
Brentford
11003033
W
3
Everton
11002023
W
4
Hull City
11002023
W
5
Ipswich
11002113
W
6
Leeds
11001013
W
10
Liverpool
00000000
12
Newcastle
00000000
18
Crystal Palace
100102-20
L
19
Tottenham
100103-30
L
20
Coventry
100103-30
L

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NewcastleHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game
LiverpoolAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NewcastleLiverpool
1.7Goals p.g.1.89
1.81Goals conceded p.g.1.43
7%Clean sheets29%
37%Win rate46%
3.52Avg goals in match3.32
Newcastle
Recent Form

Newcastle have won 5 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Strasbourg 1-1 and lost to Bayer Leverkusen 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 4D 13L from the last 27 games (37% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: NewcastleAll competitions
16 Aug
Newcastle
1-1
Strasbourg
Friendlies Clubs
15 Aug
Newcastle
1-2
Bayer Leverkusen
Friendlies Clubs
12 Aug
Newcastle
1-3
Everton
Friendlies Clubs
08 Aug
Valencia
1-2
Newcastle
Friendlies Clubs
29 Jul
Bristol City
4-1
Newcastle
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Gateshead
1-1
Newcastle
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
37%
4
Draw
15%
13
Lost
48%
Liverpool
Recent Form

Liverpool have won 4 of their last 11 matches on the road, drawing 0 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Aston Villa 4-2 and lost to Manchester United 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 4D 11L from the last 28 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LiverpoolAll competitions
16 Aug
Liverpool
0-0
Como
Friendlies Clubs
09 Aug
Liverpool
2-3
Monaco
Friendlies Clubs
02 Aug
Liverpool
2-4
Leeds
Premier League - Summer Series
29 Jul
Liverpool
1-0
Wrexham
Premier League - Summer Series
25 Jul
Liverpool
4-2
Sunderland
Premier League - Summer Series
24 May
Liverpool
1-1
Brentford
Premier League
13
Win
46%
4
Draw
14%
11
Lost
39%

Lineups

Confirmed

Newcastle4-2-3-1Confirmed

12Malick ThiawDEF
37Amar DedićDEF
4Sven BotmanDEF
3Lewis HallDEF
10William OsulaFWD
21Lukáš HorníčekGK
19Anthony ElangaMID
9Yoane WissaMID
11Harvey BarnesMID
14Sean SteurMID
67Lewis MileyMID
5Fabian SchärDEF
51Leo ShaharDEF
17Bazoumana TouréFWD
27Nick WoltemadeFWD
24Ewen JaouenGK
23Jacob MurphyMID
41Jacob RamseyMID
28Joe WillockMID
8Aladji BambaMID

Liverpool4-2-3-1Confirmed

5Jérémy JacquetDEF
6Miloš KerkezDEF
4Virgil van DijkDEF
30Jeremie FrimpongDEF
9Alexander IsakFWD
1AlissonGK
8Dominik SzoboszlaiMID
73Rio NgumohaMID
7Florian WirtzMID
18Cody GakpoMID
38Ryan GravenberchMID
33Ronald AraújoDEF
21Kostas TsimikasDEF
67Lewis KoumasFWD
23Víctor MuñozFWD
25Giorgi MamardashviliGK
53James McConnellMID
42Trey NyoniMID
10Alexis Mac AllisterMID
3Wataru EndoMID

Unavailable Players

10 players

Newcastle4

D. Burn
QuestionableInjury
Joelinton
Missing FixtureInjury
L. Miley
QuestionableInjury
V. Livramento
QuestionableHamstring Injury

Liverpool6

C. Bradley
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
C. Jones
QuestionableHip Injury
G. Leoni
QuestionableKnee Injury
H. Ekitike
Missing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
I. Mabaya
Missing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
J. Gomez
Missing FixtureInjury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.55 (63.1%)
Both Teams Score1.49 (64.3%)
Value Bets
Newcastle Win3.88 (32.7%)
Liverpool Win1.90 (45.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.44 (36.9%)
BTTS No2.51 (35.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.81 (21.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

S. Attwell has averaged 0.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Newcastle average 1.7 goals per match at home; Liverpool 1.9 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Liverpool have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 46% of their matches and averaging 1.9 goals per game. Liverpool player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.