Liverpool vs Newcastle prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 26, 2025
The 27th-round Premier League clash between Liverpool and Newcastle will take place on Wednesday at Anfield. I suggest betting on the outcome of this match with solid chances of success.
Match Preview
Arne Slot’s side continues their championship charge, confidently leading the Premier League with an impressive 11-point cushion. Although Arsenal has a game in hand, Liverpool’s lead looks solid. In the previous round, the Reds delivered a statement performance, defeating Manchester City 2-0 on their home turf.
Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the league now stretches to 23 matches, with 16 of those ending in victory. They also boast the league’s most potent attack, having already scored 64 goals this season.
In their latest league match, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle put on an attacking masterclass, edging Nottingham Forest 4-3 in a thrilling encounter at home. Remarkably, all four goals were scored within the first 35 minutes, showcasing their explosive potential.
Before that, the Magpies suffered two disappointing losses, first falling 1-2 to Fulham and then getting thoroughly outclassed by Manchester City in a 0-4 defeat. Despite these setbacks, Newcastle managed to climb to fifth place, matching Manchester City’s points tally, though City still holds the advantage on goal difference.
Probable Lineups
- Liverpool: Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson, Ibrahima Konaté – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch – Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah – Luis Díaz
- Newcastle: Nick Pope – Lewis Hall, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn – Joseph Willock, Bruno Guimarães, Lewis Miley – Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first-round meeting, Newcastle held Liverpool to a 3-3 draw at home.
- The "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bet has won in four of the last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has also hit in four of the last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers are heavily backing Liverpool, offering odds no higher than 1.60 for a home win. We believe Liverpool will secure the victory in a high-scoring encounter. Our recommended bet is "Liverpool to Win and Total Over 1.5 Goals" at odds of 1.70.
