Read our prediction for Newcastle vs Liverpool below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Newcastle vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting tips
Newcastle United host Liverpool at St. James’ Park on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM EEST to kick off their 2026–27 Premier League campaign. Both clubs enter the opening matchweek under immense pressure after high-profile managerial shakeups over the summer break. Newcastle’s Eddie Howe parted ways with the club during pre-season and was replaced by former Red Bull Salzburg manager Matthias Jaissle. Meanwhile, Liverpool replaced the departed Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola, who took over a revamped squad that recently added central defender Ronald Araújo.
Newcastle:
The Magpies have seen their physical midfield stripped apart, with key engine-room figures Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali leaving for Arsenal and Tottenham respectively. In terms of fitness, Joelinton is ruled out entirely. Full-back Valentino Livramento and defender Fabian Schär are currently being managed through late fitness concerns.
Liverpool:
The Reds have structural absences to navigate. Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez, and Jayden Danns are completely out. Key midfield pieces Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones are dealing with knocks and face late fitness tests. On the positive side, defender Ronald Araújo has arrived on loan from Barcelona to strengthen the backline, while Cody Gakpo, and Florian Wirtz are fully fit to spearhead the attack.
Newcastle vs Liverpool head to head matches
31.01.2026 Liverpool – Newcastle 4:1
25.08.2025 Newcastle – Liverpool 2:3
16.03.2025 Liverpool – Newcastle 1:2
26.02.2025 Liverpool – Newcastle 2:0
04.12.2024 Newcastle – Liverpool 3:3
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.65
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