Liverpool are searching for their first Premier League victory of the calendar year but will face stiff resistance from visitors Newcastle United on Saturday night.
Both sides were in European action midweek but while Liverpool thrashed Qarabağ 6–0, Newcastle were held to a hard-fought 1–1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that forces them into the knockout playoff round. The Reds will not have to concern themselves with two extra European fixtures next month after securing automatic progression to the last 16.
Liverpool do have plenty of Premier League concerns, however. They have failed to win any of their past five in the competition, four consecutive draws followed by a last-gasp defeat at Bournemouth last weekend. Those results have seen Arne Slot’s side slip out of the top four and have piled pressure on the Dutch boss.
Injuries and absentees will make life even more challenging for Liverpool against a Newcastle side who were excellent against the reigning European champions on Wednesday. The Magpies have an awful record in this fixture but will fancy their chances of piling even more misery on the underperforming Merseysiders.
Neutrals will be hopeful of similar fireworks to those at St James’ Park back in August, with 10-man Newcastle almost stealing a point before Rio Ngumoha became the most unlikely of heroes in Liverpool’s 3–2 triumph. It represented some belated revenge for last season’s Carabao Cup final defeat to the Magpies.
A fixture that always delivers chaos is set for another bumper instalment under the Anfield floodlights.
What Time Does Liverpool vs. Newcastle Kick Off?
- Location: Liverpool, England
- Stadium: Anfield
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 31
- Kick-off Time: 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- VAR: Craig Pawson
Liverpool vs. Newcastle Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Liverpool: 3 wins
- Newcastle: 1 win
- Draws: 1
Current Form (All Competitions)
| Liverpool (WLWDW) | Newcastle (DLWDL) |
|---|---|
| Liverpool 6–0 Qarabağ | PSG 1–1 Newcastle |
| Bournemouth 3–2 Liverpool | Newcastle 0–2 Aston Vill - 25–1–26 |
| Marseille 0–3 Liverpool | Newcastle 3–0 PSV |
| Liverpool 1–1 Burnley | Wolves 0–0 Newcastle |
| Liverpool 4–1 Barnsley | Newcastle 0–2 Man City |
How to Watch Liverpool vs. Newcastle on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, discovery+ App |
| United States | NBC, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock |
| Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
| Mexico | FOX One |
Liverpool Team News
Alexander Isak might be slightly relieved to miss out on a reunion with Newcastle after the sour nature of his exit, with the Swede sidelined as he recovers from his broken leg. He might have been on the end of some crunching tackles on Saturday.
Liverpool’s major issues are in defence as Jeremie Frimpong joined fellow right back Conor Bradley on the sidelines after picking up an injury in the win over Qarabağ.
Joe Gomez, another option at right back, will miss out as he battles fitness issues yet again, while Giovanni Leoni is out for the season. Fortunately for Slot, Ibrahima Konaté returned to training on Friday and should start.
Curtis Jones was absent midweek due to illness but has been passed fit for Saturday’s game.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Newcastle
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké.
Newcastle Team News
Eddie Howe opted for a 3-4-3 formation against PSG in an attempt to nullify the French giants and could use a similar system against Liverpool.
A two-man midfield will be without Joelinton, who is sidelined with a groin injury, but it could contain Bruno Guimarães. The 28-year-old was in the matchday squad against PSG having missed the defeat to Aston Villa last weekend and could feature in some capacity at Anfield.
The rest of Newcastle’s ailments are in defence, with Fabian Schär joined by Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and potentially Jamaal Lascelles in the treatment room.
Newcastle Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
Newcastle predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (3-4-3): Pope; Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Miley, Ramsey, Tonali, Hall; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon.
Liverpool vs. Newcastle Score Prediction
Liverpool have been unable to take their European performances into the Premier League and are expecting a much greater challenge than they received midweek when Newcastle come to town. Defensive injuries and a lack of squad depth will see them pushed to their limits on Saturday.
The Reds will fancy their chances of getting on the scoresheet but will have little faith in their underperforming and injury-stricken backline keeping Newcastle’s tricky forwards at bay.
The Magpies are not in great form and generally struggle at Anfield—not winning at the venue since 1995—but now is the perfect time to face the inconsistent Reds.
We could be in for another open, high-scoring affair between the sides.
Prediction: Liverpool 2–2 Newcastle
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