Premier League showdown between Newcastle United and Liverpool

In this highly anticipated Premier League showdown between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James’ Park, we can expect an exciting and unpredictable affair. While Newcastle United has shown resilience by picking up seven points from their last five games, Liverpool’s recent form has been nothing short of exceptional, bagging thirteen points in the same span. The Magpies have been solid at home, averaging 1.67 points per game this season, but they face a Liverpool side that is unbeaten on the road in their last six outings, averaging 2.67 points per game.

Liverpool’s attacking prowess is undeniable, having found the net in each of their last six away matches with a total of eleven goals in their last five games. Newcastle’s defense will need to be on high alert to contain Liverpool’s potent offense. Meanwhile, Newcastle has managed to score in three of their last five matches, so there’s certainly potential for goals on both sides.

Historically, Liverpool has dominated this fixture, winning 20 out of the last 30 meetings. However, Newcastle will draw confidence from their previous victory, where they managed to overcome Liverpool 2-0. Given Liverpool’s current unbeaten streak and Newcastle’s decent home form, it’s likely that both teams could find the back of the net again. Expect an engaging match with goals, as both teams have shown a tendency for BTTS in recent outings.

Insights

• Newcastle United has recently picked up 1.4 points per game on average, compared to Liverpool’s impressive 2.6 points per game.
• Both teams have seen BTTS (Both Teams to Score) occur in 3 out of their last 5 matches, indicating a tendency for both teams to find the net.
• Newcastle United has scored 6 times in their last 5 matches, while Liverpool has scored 11 times in the same period.
• Liverpool boasts a strong unbeaten away record, having gone 6 matches without defeat on the road and scored in each of those games.
• Liverpool is on a 9-game unbeaten streak and has won 4 of their last 5 matches.
• The last 6 games for Liverpool have seen 2 or more goals, hinting at a potential high-scoring match.
• Historical data shows that Liverpool dominates the head-to-head, winning 20 out of the last 30 encounters, with 6 draws and 4 wins for Newcastle United.
• The average goals per match between these teams is 3.13, with BTTS happening 53% of the time in previous matchups.
• Newcastle United averages 1.67 points per game at home, while Liverpool averages a higher 2.67 points per game away.
• The last meeting between the teams ended in a 2-0 victory for Newcastle United, indicating they can surprise Liverpool.

Match Forecast

• Newcastle United may struggle to keep possession, giving Liverpool opportunities for counter-attacks.
• Liverpool’s strong finishing could capitalize on Newcastle’s weakness in avoiding individual errors.
• Newcastle could face challenges defending against Liverpool’s attacks down the wings.
• Liverpool’s ability to defend set pieces strongly might neutralize Newcastle’s aerial threats.
• Newcastle might focus their attacks down the left, but Liverpool’s strong defense could manage these attempts well.
• Protecting a lead, Newcastle’s defense might hold firm if they can score first.
• Liverpool’s superior ability in creating scoring chances and through balls might see them dominate play.
• Newcastle’s weakness in finishing scoring chances could hinder their ability to capitalize on any goal-scoring opportunities they create.
• Newcastle’s wide play might be countered by Liverpool’s possession-based, short-passing game.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline in matches between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at Newcastle’s home is 1-1, with this result occurring 4 times.
• In the past 29 home games, Newcastle United has secured 10 victories, drawn 7 times, and Liverpool FC has won 12 matches. The goal differential during these matches is 48-35, favoring Liverpool FC.
• Across the last 59 encounters, Newcastle United has claimed 11 wins, there have been 12 draws, and Liverpool FC has emerged victorious 36 times. The overall goal differential is 121-62, in favor of Liverpool FC.
• Newcastle United’s last home victory over Liverpool FC was in 2015.
• Last season, Liverpool FC won both fixtures against Newcastle United, triumphing 4-2 at home and 2-1 away.
• Liverpool FC is currently on a 4-match winning streak in the Premier League.
• Newcastle United scores 31% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Liverpool FC scores 23% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes.
• Liverpool FC is on a 7-match winning streak.
• Liverpool FC is unbeaten in their last 16 games.
• Liverpool FC has avoided defeat in their last 11 away games.
• Newcastle United has failed to win any of their last 6 encounters against Liverpool FC.
• Newcastle United has not scored in 2 out of their 6 home Premier League matches this season.
• Liverpool FC has scored in all 6 of their away Premier League matches this season.
• Liverpool FC’s away record for this season stands at 5 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses.
• Liverpool FC has netted at least one goal in 16 consecutive matches.
• Newcastle United wins the first half in 39% of their matches, while Liverpool FC does so in 51% of theirs.
• The winner of their last meeting was Liverpool FC, who succeeded by a 2-goal margin.
• When Newcastle United leads 1-0 at home, they win 73% of those matches.
• When Liverpool FC leads 0-1 away, they win 85% of such matches.
• When Newcastle United trails 0-1 at home, they come back to win only 14% of the time.
• When Liverpool FC is down 1-0 away, they recover to win 25% of the time.
• Liverpool FC’s performance in the Premier League is superior to Newcastle United’s.
• Liverpool FC has displayed better form in their last 5 matches compared to Newcastle United.
• In the last 5 meetings with Newcastle United across all competitions, Liverpool FC has not lost.
• In these last 5 encounters, Newcastle United has 0 wins, Liverpool FC has 5 wins, and there have been 0 draws.
• Liverpool FC’s Premier League record against Newcastle United in the last 5 games shows no losses.
• Newcastle United has failed to win any of their last 5 Premier League clashes with Liverpool FC.
• On average, Newcastle United scores 0.8 goals per game against Liverpool FC, whereas Liverpool FC scores 2.2 goals against Newcastle United.
• The average number of goals scored in matches between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC is 3.
• The average number of goals in the first half of their meetings is 1.
• When playing at home, Newcastle United scores an average of 2 goals, while Liverpool FC scores 2.17 goals on away trips.
• Newcastle United also scores 29% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
• A year ago, Newcastle United ranked 7th on the table with 23 points. Now, they are in 11th place with 19 points.