BETTING GUIDE: Liverpool vs Newcastle United, match preview, team news and betting tip
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The Reds are unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League meetings with Newcastle and have avoided defeat in 29 consecutive home league matches against the Magpies
Saturday night under the Anfield floodlights brings another high-stakes Premier League showdown, as Liverpool host Newcastle United in a fixture that could shape the direction of both clubs’ top-four pursuits.
Matchday 24 offers little margin for error, with league momentum and vital points up for grabs in this northern heavyweight clash.
Liverpool approach the contest with growing urgency, having yet to taste a league victory in 2026.
Their late collapse in last weekend’s 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth was a familiar story, as the Reds conceded a stoppage-time winner for the third time this season.
That setback not only ended a 13-match unbeaten run but also stretched their Premier League winless sequence to five matches, leaving Arne Slot’s side sixth in the table on 36 points from 23 games.
Defensive vulnerability has crept into their game, with 32 goals conceded so far, even though they have continued to find the net in four of their last five league fixtures.
Despite domestic frustrations, Liverpool’s home form remains a major positive.
They are unbeaten in their last seven matches at Anfield across all competitions and responded emphatically in midweek with a dominant 6-0 Champions League victory over Qarabag.
In their last five matches in all competitions, Liverpool have scored 16 goals and conceded just four, highlighting their attacking potential-especially on home soil.
Team news, however, is less encouraging for the hosts.
Defensive injuries continue to mount, with Jeremie Frimpong ruled out after a hamstring issue, while Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Joe Gomez are also sidelined.
Ibrahima Konaté remains doubtful, and Curtis Jones faces a late fitness test. Mohamed Salah is expected to lead the attack once again after ending his scoring drought in midweek, supported by Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike.
Newcastle United arrive at Anfield sitting ninth on 33 points, five adrift of the top four, and still searching for consistency.
Their 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa last weekend highlighted how much they rely on Bruno Guimarães, though the Brazilian midfielder returned to the squad in midweek during a gritty 1-1 draw away to Paris Saint-Germain.
That European result extended Newcastle’s unbeaten away run to three matches in all competitions.
However, league form on the road remains a concern.
The Magpies have managed just three away league wins all season and have failed to score in two of their last three Premier League matches.
Injuries also limit Eddie Howe’s options, with Joelinton, Fabian Schär, Tino Livramento and Emil Krafth all unavailable.
Guimarães is expected to start this time, while Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes offer pace and threat in wide areas.
Historically, this fixture heavily favours Liverpool, especially at Anfield.
The Reds are unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League meetings with Newcastle and have avoided defeat in 29 consecutive home league matches against the Magpies.
Four of the last five head-to-head encounters have produced over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in most of them.
Key betting pointers;
Liverpool are unbeaten in 18 straight league games vs Newcastle
Newcastle have lost their last four Premier League visits to Anfield
Liverpool have scored in every home match since November
Newcastle have only two away league wins all season
With Liverpool’s strong home record, Newcastle’s away struggles, and the Reds’ dominance in this fixture, the data points firmly toward a home victory.
Prediction; Liverpool to win
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