Newcastle United vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2022-2023, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Liverpool FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The high-profile clash of the weekend sees Newcastle sitting in a position that Liverpool are used to taking up inside the Premier League’s top four.

The Magpies are currently favourites to claim a Champions League spot at the end of the season, unless a team like Tottenham or Liverpool are steal it away from them.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have only lost one game all season and haven’t looked like being beaten on too many occasions recently. This will be a huge test for them, however.

In fact, Liverpool are the only team to beat Newcastle this season, although both teams have gone in opposite directions since then.

Jurgen Klopp’s Reds recently beat Everton in a thrilling Merseyside derby, although this will be a step up for the team here.

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Newcastle United Preview

Reasons to be cheerful:

     Have gone 17 league games without defeat – a club record

     Still have the best defensive record in the league 

Reasons to be fearful:

     Winless in their last 12 league meetings with Liverpool

     Drawn five of their last six games

While Newcastle remain in the top four of the league, there have been signs that they are suffering from the demands of staying near the top lately.

Having drawn five of the last six, they have been overtaken by Manchester United and could find themselves outside of the top four altogether if they lose here and Tottenham win their game.

Their greatest strength is the fact that they are so hard to beat. Although Liverpool beat them earlier in the season, the Magpies have been excellent at home. 

Eddie Howe has a personal mission to accomplish here, having lost 14 of his 16 previous games against the Reds.

Callum Wilson could be available here, as could Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin. Bruno Guimaraes remains out due to suspension.

Star Man – Miguel Almiron

Almiron continues to come up with the goods despite not being in the same rich vein of form as he was earlier in the season. 

Liverpool FC Preview

Reasons to be cheerful

     Unbeaten in five games away to Newcastle

     Secured a vital win against Everton last weekend

Reasons to be fearful

     On the verge of four successive away defeats

     Lost nine of their 16 away games in all competitions this season

Despite earning an excellent victory against Merseyside rivals last weekend, many doubt whether Liverpool are “back” this season.

Jurgen Klopp’s men have lost an incredible nine of their 16 away games this season in all competitions, including all of their last three.

Considering that Newcastle have only lost one league game all season, it seems like a tough ask. However, Klopp has led his side back from problems in the past and this could be the turning point of their season.

Stefan Bajcetic has been a revelation in midfield while the likes of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz return to full fitness.

Star Man – Mo Salah

Salah is just two goals away from equalling Robbie Fowler’s 128 goals and becoming Liverpool’s record scorer. Salah continues to offer Liverpool’s sharpest focal point going forward.