The 2024-25 Carabao Cup Final is here as Liverpool and Newcastle meet at Wembley this Sunday. Defending champions Liverpool are the tournament’s record holders with 10 titles. Will they secure their 11th title on Sunday? Our Liverpool vs Newcastle EFL Cup 24-25 predictions guide previews the game.
Liverpool has triumphed in 10 of its 14 Carabao Cup final appearances, winning three of the last four. Can the Reds overwhelm the Magpies again this weekend?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | EFL Cup 2024-2025 Final |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Wembley Stadium, London, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 16 March 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 16:30 GMT on Sunday |
Carabao Cup 2025 final bookies position Liverpool as the favorite with 2024-2025 EFL Cup final odds of 1.65 (2/3) to win. The Magpies have odds of 4.75 (5/4) to secure their first title since 1955. Liverpool vs Newcastle odds for a draw are currently available at 4.10 (31/10).
Liverpool has won four of their last five meetings with Newcastle and drawn once.
Liverpool is back in the Carabao Cup Final for the third time in four seasons, aiming to replicate their 2021-22 and 2023-24 triumphs. This season, they defeated West Ham, Brighton, and Southampton to reach the semifinals. The Reds then secured a 4-1 aggregate win against Tottenham to get to the finals. Liverpool is at the top of the Premier League, leading second-place Arsenal by 15 points. All 2024-25 Premier League sportsbooks tip them as heavy favorites for this league title.
However, they recently suffered a Champions League exit to PSG on penalties. A victory on Sunday would be a strong response to this setback. Historically, Liverpool have an edge over Newcastle, remaining unbeaten in their last 17 meetings. This includes a 2-0 league win in February this year.
Alexander-Arnold and Konate limped off in their clash with PSG. The latter seems precautionary after Slot’s post-match comments, but Bradley, Gomez, and Morton are all ruled out.
Newcastle are chasing their first major trophy since 1955, reaching a second Carabao Cup final in three years. Their dominant 4-0 aggregate semi-final win over Arsenal came after victories over AFC Wimbledon, Chelsea, and Brentford. The Magpies are sixth in the EPL with 47 points from 28 games. This season, Alexander Isak’s prolific away form (10 league goals) has been crucial for the Magpies.
However, injuries and Anthony Gordon’s suspension present challenges. The Magpies will be determined to improve on their 2023 final loss to Man United and finally end their trophy drought at Wembley.
Newcastle will be without Anthony Gordon, who continues his red card suspension from the Brighton game. Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, and Jamaal Lascelles are also sidelined due to injuries.
Here are our top Liverpool vs Newcastle betting predictions for this final:
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Liverpool has been unbeaten in 17 games against Newcastle since December 2015, highlighting their dominance. Newcastle’s last win came nearly a decade ago, and they’ve lost consecutive Carabao Cup finals at Wembley. Liverpool has lost just one of its last eight matches, while Newcastle has lost three of its previous five. Despite their PSG setback, the Reds’ form is strong, while Newcastle’s long trophy drought adds pressure. This suggests that Slot’s team remains the favorites to win in regular time.
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Five of the last six Carabao Cup finals have produced fewer than three goals, including Liverpool’s last two victories, which ended goalless after 90 minutes. Newcastle’s defensive resilience, showcased against Arsenal, combined with Liverpool’s potential fatigue from their grueling 120-minute midweek match, suggests a cagey contest. Additionally, four of Liverpool’s recent games have featured under 2.5 goals. So, we expect less than three total goals in the match. This option is available on all 2025 betting sites for football offering wagering markets for this game.
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Mohamed Salah has been Newcastle’s biggest tormentor, netting eight goals against them in his last seven meetings. He scored braces in both league clashes against Eddie Howe’s side in 2024, a record unmatched in this fixture. With 32 goals in 42 appearances for Arne Slot’s team this season, Salah remains Liverpool’s most lethal weapon. Given his history against Newcastle, he’s poised to be the decisive factor once again in Sunday’s final.
Here are our Liverpool vs Newcastle betting picks:
Liverpool’s historical dominance in this fixture and the EFL Cup makes them favourites to win on Sunday and claim their first trophy under Slot. Feel free to use our Liverpool vs Newcastle league cup final betting tips to bet on the Carabao Cup 24/25 final and win extra cash.
