Liverpool vs Newcastle United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Both teams can win their first trophy of the season.

Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the EFL Cup final. The final will be played at Wembley Stadium and give both sides an immense opportunity to clinch their first trophy of the season. Liverpool won 4-1 on aggregate against Tottenham Hotspur in the semifinals. However, the Reds are coming into this game after a heartbreaking loss against PSG in the UEFA Champions League.

Newcastle United on the other hand are coming into this final after registering a 4-0 win against Arsenal over the two legs of the semi-final. They are going through an inconsistent run at the moment as they have lost three of their previous five games. The Magpies will be looking to finally get their hands on the trophy after losing the final against Manchester United two years ago.

Kickoff:

• Location: Wembley, England
• Stadium: Wembley Stadium
• Date: Sunday, 16 March
• Kick-off Time: 16:30 GMT / 12:30 ET / 9:30 PT / 22:00 IST
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Next stop: Wembley 🔴#CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/a1l07We28B

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 12, 2025

Form:

Liverpool (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Newcastle United (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The Egyptian is having yet another incredible season with Liverpool as he has already scored 32 goals across all competitions this season. His creativity has seen a new high this season as he has also registered 22 assists. He is fast, agile, and technically sound, which makes him one of the best players in the world.

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

European giants such as Arsenal and FC Barcelona have Isak as their primary transfer target for the summer. The Swedish international is having his most effective campaign in front of goal. He has already found the back of the net 22 times. His versatility makes him a complete forward. He will be an integral part of Newcastle United in the final.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for Liverpool.
• Liverpool lost on penalties against PSG in their last game.
• Newcastle United won 1-0 against West Ham in their last game.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United: betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Liverpool to win – 1.62 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.43 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.75 – 1.88 by Stake

Injury and Team news:

Joe Gomez, Tyler Morton, Conor Bradley, and Trent Alexander-Arnold will be unavailable for the Reds due to their respective injuries.

Newcastle on the other hand will be without the likes of Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Hall, and Sven Botman for their EFL finals matchup.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 57

Liverpool won: 36

Newcastle United won: 9

Draws: 12

Predicted Lineup:

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

Alisson(GK); Robertson, Van Dijk, Konaté, Quansah; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Díaz, Szoboszlai, Salah; Jota

Newcastle United (4-3-3)

Pope(GK); Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Barnes, Isak

Match Prediction:

Predicting a final is never easy. However, Liverpool are the favorites coming into this one.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United

Telecast details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – Star Times App

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