Newcastle v Liverpool – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The big talking point is the future of Magpies striker Alexander Isak, who wants to swap Tyneside for Merseyside. Liverpool are unbeaten in 17 league meetings between the clubs.

Match: Newcastle v Liverpool
When: Monday, 25 August 2025, 21:00

Newcastle Form

The Magpies had a superb five weeks from March to April. They won 1-0 at West Ham and deservedly beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final for a first trophy in 70 years. Four more wins followed to make it a six-match winning streak, which included a 4-1 over Man Utd and a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace.

Newcastle lost three of their final six league matches. After a 4-1 loss at Aston Villa, they beat Ipswich 3-0 and drew 1-1 at Brighton. A 2-0 home win over Chelsea in round 36 preceded two losses: 1-0 at Arsenal and 1-0 at home to Everton.

Newcastle Team News

Newcastle are without Alexander Isak as he continues to refuse to play. Anthony Gordon could play as a centre forward in his absence. Joe Willock is the only other absentee.

The XI could be unchanged from the last match. Lewis Hall, Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw could remain on the bench.

Newcastle Motivation

The atmosphere is set to be intense at St. James’ Park. The supporters will want to beat Liverpool after the Reds’ chase of striker Isak.

Expect a disciplined display focused on pressing and fast counters. A draw would not be a bad result and the Magpies may settle for one in the second half.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool won last season’s title in style with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham. Following that victory, they eased off and suffered a lot of dropped points. A 3-1 defeat at Chelsea was followed by a 2-2 draw vs Arsenal and then a 3-2 defeat at Brighton.

They made it four matches without a win as they drew 1-1 from behind against Newcastle at Anfield on the final day. Liverpool lost on penalties to Crystal Palace after a 2-2 draw in the Community Shield. Two goals after the 87^th minute were needed to beat Bournemouth 3-2 in their opening match.

Liverpool Team News

Jeremie Frimpong is out with a hamstring injury at right back. Both Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are major injury doubts so Curtis Jones could play at fullback.

Ryan Gravenberch is back from suspension and will start in midfield. Federico Chiesa is set to remain on the bench despite his goal in the last match.

Liverpool Motivation

Liverpool have looked prone to counters so far this season. They may have to accept that scoring two or three goals is needed to win this match.

A draw would be seen as a poor result. Confidence and belief will be high from their strong record away at Newcastle.

Key Stats

Newcastle have failed to score in their last 3 matches

Newcastle have lost 3 of their last 7 league matches

Liverpool are unbeaten in 17 EPL matches vs Newcastle (12 wins, 5 draws)

Liverpool have won 1 of their last 6 matches

Liverpool’s Mo Salah has 10 goals in his last 14 EPL matches vs Newcastle

Verdict

A very exciting match awaits. Newcastle should end their scoring drought, but Liverpool have too much firepower to call upon.

Featured Bet: Liverpool win, Both teams to score and Salah to score anytime at 4.50

Alternate Bet: Liverpool win at 2.00

Goalscorer Tip: Salah to anytime at 2.30