Newcastle United vs Liverpool Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

St. James Park gears up to host the two Carabao Cup finalists from last season.

Newcastle United’s St James’ Park stadium is gearing up to host the Merseyside outfit Liverpool FC in the first week of the English Premier League.

The Magpies won the Carabao Cup finals when they last met the Reds. Amidst the Alexander Isak transfer saga, the battle between these teams becomes even more intense. Newcastle United began the new domestic season after settling for a goalless draw against Aston Villa.

The Reds, on the other hand, would be keen to register their second win of the season after a win over AFC Bournemouth in the first matchweek at Anfield. Revenge will be on the cards for Arne Slot after he suffered his first-ever final defeat last season against the Magpies in the EFL Cup finals.

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle, England
• Stadium: St. James Park Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, August 26
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: Simon Hooper
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)

The Brazilian midfield maestro from Rio has plied his trade with Audax and Lyon before switching his allegiance to St. James Park. Ever since joining the Magpies, he has been a commanding presence in the midfield, adding much-needed stability in the defensive side of the game as well.

Hugo Ektike (Liverpool)

The French striker from Reims had a memorable Liverpool debut in the last game with a goal and an assist to his name against Bournemouth. He has previously played for teams like Frankfurt, PSG and Reims before making a move to find his new home at Anfield.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at St. James Park.
• Liverpool are the reigning Premier League champions.
• Newcastle are the reigning EFL Cup champions

Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw -14/5 with bet365
• Salah to score first – 4/1 with William Hill
• Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool -10/1 with William Hill

Injury and Team News

There is no big doubt about this Newcastle game. Expect Isak not to be a part of the squad.

Liverpool will miss Jeremie Frimpong in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 184

Newcastle United won: 49

Liverpool won: 91

Draws: 44

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pope (GK); Livramento, Schar, Burn, Trippier; Guimarães, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Barnes, Gordon

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ektike

Match Prediction

Although Newcastle will be raring to clinch their first win after a goalless draw, we expect the Magpies to settle for yet another draw against Liverpool next.

Prediction: Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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