Newcastle vs Liverpool: Match Preview
Newcastle vs Liverpool: Match Preview
All eyes will be on St James' Park on Monday evening as Premier League champions Liverpool take on Newcastle.
Liverpool kicked-off the defence of their title with a thrilling win against Bournemouth, while the Magpies were left frustrated by a stalemate against an off-sorts Aston Villa.
Historically one of the most entertaining fixtures of the Premier League era, Monday's contest takes on an added subplot with the ongoing saga of Swedish striker Alexander Isak, as he continues his pursuit of a switch to the EPL champions.
Head-to-Head History
Newcastle and Liverpool have met on 12 occasions since 2020. Liverpool won eight of those games while Newcastle's only triumph came in their most recent meeting in the final of the League Cup earlier this year.
Team Overviews
Newcastle Team Overview
- Newcastle face their first home fixture of the season after a frustrating goalless draw against Aston Villa last weekend.
- A strong home record proved the foundation for Newcastle's successful qualification for the Champions League last season, winning 12 of 19 home games.
- Averaging over two goals per game in home fixtures, Newcastle are likely to pose a serious threat to the visiting champions this weekend.
- Head coach Howe is unable to call on Swedish striker Alexander Isak, as well as the injured trio of Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, and Joe Willock.
Liverpool Team Overview
- Liverpool makes the trip to St James's Park in confident form after a 4-2 opening day victory against Bournemouth last weekend.
- High-scoring outcomes have become a recurring theme in Liverpool's results this year. Each of their last 12 matches finished with BTTS.
- On the road, Liverpool enjoyed the best away record in the division last season, recording 11 wins while losing just three of 19 games.
- Head coach Slot will be forced into at least one change to his first XI this weekend. Summer signing Jeremie Frimpong misses out after he picked up a hamstring injury in training.
Prediction
A high-scoring and entertaining contest seems likely, even in the absence of star forward Isak.
I expect both teams to score, a minimum of three goals scored, and a Liverpool victory on Monday evening.
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