The Magpies didn’t have their best performances against a Manchester City side last week, and they would be looking to turn things around when they host Liverpool at St. James’ Park on Sunday. The Reds have started the season in good fashion despite their midfield looking very weak, and they are chasing their second win of the campaign. Liverpool was the only team to beat Newcastle over two legs last season, and they would be looking to pull off another win over the Magpie
Newcastle did very little in their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, as they registered just one shot on target in that game. The Magpies have picked up three points from their first two games of the season, and they would be looking to end their poor run against the Reds.
Liverpool got the job done against Bournemouth in their first home game of the season, and they had to see out the game with 10 men. Alexis Mac Allister saw his red card overturned, and he is set to feature this weekend which reduces Liverpool’s betting odds.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | English Premier League season 2023-24, Matchday 3 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 27 August 2023 |
| ⏰ Time: | 4:30 p.m. GMT on Sunday |
Since the takeover of the new administration, the gap between Newcastle United and the top clubs has reduced, and they are favorites to win at home. A victory for the Magpies is valued at 2.20 (6/5), while the bookmakers are offering 3.00 (2/1) on a win for the Reds. A bet on both teams to share the spoils is worth 4.00 (3/1) on Premier League 23/24 odds betting.
Eddie Howie’s team saw their unbeaten streak come to an end at the Etihad last week, and they would be keen to get back to winning ways. Newcastle United started the season with a 5-1 win over Aston Villa as Alexander Isak grabbed a brace against Unai Emery’s team. After the first two games, only Brighton has scored more goals than Newcastle United, and they have a good team to trouble Liverpool.
Liverpool picked up their first win of the season as they completed a comeback at Anfield to beat the Cherries 3-1. They have lost only one game since the end of the season, and it was a 4-3 defeat against Bayern Munich in the club friendlies. Jurgen Klopp’s team scored four goals in their first two games with three different scorers last week. Liverpool did the league double over Newcastle last season, and they would be eyeing a third consecutive win.
Liverpool has won more than half of their total meetings against Newcastle United in all competitions, and they haven’t lost to the Magpies since 2015. Two first-half goals from Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo were enough to hand Liverpool all three points on their last trip to St. James’ Park.
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Liverpool and Newcastle United have one of the best attacks in the league, and with stars like Mohammed Salah and Alexander Isak lighting up the show, we should expect goals at both ends. The Reds have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches, and they scored in all four games. Scoring has never been a problem for Jurgen Klopp, and his team put four goals past Newcastle over two legs last season.
Newcastle has scored 13 goals in their last five games, and they are averaging over two goals per game in that period. Only Manchester City has been able to shut out the Magpies in the last ten games, and they should do fine against Liverpool, who is not so great at defending.
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Since the departure of Sadio Mane, Mohammed Salah has assumed more responsibilities in attack, and he is playing almost as a center forward. The Egyptian striker has taken the most shots for Liverpool, and he is averaging 4.5 shots every 90 minutes. With the race for the golden shoe open this year, Mohammed Salah would be looking to get ahead early, and you should back him to take at least five shots against Newcastle United.
Joseph Willock is the only key absentee for Newcastle United, but they have a well-stacked squad with available replacements. Javier Manquillo and Emil Krafth are sidelined through injuries for Eddie Howie’s team. Newcastle United has lined up in a 4-3-3 in their first two games of the season, and Alexander Isak is expected to start up top once again for the Magpies.
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo started on the bench last week against Bournemouth, but he might be in the starting XI this weekend with a potential physical battle in midfield. Mohammed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz are the favorite picks for the attack, and Jurgen Klopp is likely to stick with this front three. Curtis Jones is recovering from an ankle injury, and his participation is in doubt, while Thiago Alcantara is ruled out until early September.
Two giants in the English Premier League clash this weekend, with Liverpool traveling to St. James Park. You can make extra cash from this game by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
