Newcastle vs Liverpool Prediction: Hot for Alexander Isak

With the transfer controversy involving Alexander Isak, the Newcastle vs Liverpool battle has attracted more attention from the media and fans.

Has a Premier League match ever been overshadowed by a player who was definitely not going to play?

Alexander Isak's name has been at the centre of the summer's biggest transfer saga, with Liverpool keen to sign the Swedish striker for a British football record fee.

Isak wants to move to Liverpool this summer - Photo: TT

With Isak not keen on playing for the Magpies at the moment, the atmosphere at St James' Park is electric tonight. Liverpool's stars will be in a more intense cage than usual.

Without Isak, Newcastle's attack played blandly and ineffectively when they visited Aston Villa on the opening day (drawing 0-0 despite having one more player in the second half).

Continuing a string of poor results since the end of the 2024/25 season, Newcastle players have failed to score in three consecutive Premier League matches.

Coach Eddie Howe is having a headache finding new attacking options, in the context that they have an abundance of wingers, but lack a true striker.

As for Liverpool, not having Isak is not too big of a problem. In the first match, their weak defense was exposed, allowing Semenyo to score twice.

Liverpool has a good relationship at St James' Park - Photo: TIA

However, the champions made up for their weakness at the back with a sharp attack. Chiesa came on to volley home a goal from the edge of Bournemouth's net, before Salah scored to make it 4-2.

The win over Bournemouth ended Liverpool's four-game run of draws and losses in the Premier League. However, the Reds have only kept one clean sheet in their last 10 competitive matches.

The positive point for Arne Slot's team is that they are very lucky at St James Park. In the last 8 away matches, Liverpool are unbeaten, winning 5 and drawing 3 matches against Newcastle.

Asian ratio: Liverpool handicap draw (1/2: 0) - TX: 3 draw

Prediction: Draw 1-1

Force information

Newcastle: Isak refuses to play. Joe Willock's ability to play is still uncertain.

Liverpool : Bradley and Frimpong are absent due to injury.

Expected lineup

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.

Liverpool: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

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