After Arsenal's defeat, Liverpool have the opportunity to consolidate their position at the top of the Premier League table. However, their task is not easy when facing a difficult team like Newcastle United.
Liverpool vs Newcastle Prediction
Liverpool return to Anfield in round 20 of the Premier League - where they are considered invincible this season. The Merseyside team won all before receiving two draws in the first two recent rounds. However, those were difficult matches against Man Utd and Arsenal.
Liverpool face Newcastle at Anfield. (Photo: Getty)
They quickly regained their momentum with a win at Burnley in Round 19. Liverpool ended 2023 in top spot, and are looking forward to a smooth new year when they host Newcastle. Since 2005, Liverpool have not lost a home match on New Year's Day, winning 4 and drawing 1.
Liverpool will be without Kostas Tsimikas and Andy Robertson but Joe Gomez is doing well in a supporting role.
Jurgen Klopp is likely to welcome back Mac Allister as he recovers from injury. Otherwise, the home team's squad is in top form and excitement.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are still facing a personnel problem. They lost Nick Pope, Harrvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Javi Manquillo, Joe Willock and Matt Targett. Sandro Tonali is suspended for a long time.
The human problem seriously affected Newcastle's playing style. At this point, they fell to 9th place and had many difficulties aiming for a place in the Champions League next season.
Liverpool vs Newcastle form
In all competitions, Liverpool have won two, drawn two and lost one. However, in the Premier League, they have not lost in their last 11 matches. Furthermore, they are unbeaten at Anfield since the start of the season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have only won 1 and lost 6 of their last 7 matches. Their last 7 away matches have been even worse with 6 losses and 1 draw. In their last 7 matches against Liverpool, this team has also failed to win (6 losses, 1 draw).
Despite being rated higher, Liverpool should not underestimate Newcastle. Because Eddie Howe's team has a strong spirit of overcoming difficulties and a high fighting spirit.
Expected lineup Liverpool vs Newcastle
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
Newcastle: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
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