Premier League: Newcastle United vs Liverpool

On Sunday, Liverpool will face Newcastle United at St James’ Park in round 3 of the new Premier League season.

Newcastle United currently sit sixth in the table with three points from two matches, while Liverpool are in fourth place with four points. It promises to be an intriguing clash between these two teams with aspirations for a top-four finish.

Newcastle United Form

Newcastle United have displayed inconsistent form in their recent three matches. They started with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, followed by a convincing 5-1 win against Aston Villa, but then suffered a 1-0 loss to Manchester City. At home, Newcastle United have been more reliable, winning four of their last six Premier League matches, with one draw and one loss. During this period, they scored 18 goals and conceded six.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool’s recent form has been somewhat varied, starting with a high-scoring 4-4 draw against Southampton, followed by a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, and then a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth. In the Premier League, Liverpool secured three wins out of a possible six away matches, with three draws and no defeats. They scored 16 goals while conceding seven during this period.

Betting stats for Newcastle United and Liverpool

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Newcastle United and Liverpool played across all tournaments.

• Newcastle have not lost 31 of the last 33 home matches
• Newcastle have not lost the last 12 matches in a row
• Newcastle have scored in 14 of the last 16 matches
• In 7 of the last 9 matches Newcastle played, both teams scored
• Newcastle have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals

• Liverpool have scored in the last 16 matches in a row
• Liverpool have not lost 16 of the last 17 matches
• In 7 of the last 8 matches Liverpool played, both teams scored
• In 8 of the last 9 Liverpool away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
• In 6 of the last 7 Liverpool matches the sum of goals was over 3.5

Players under the radar: Newcastle United vs Liverpool

When it comes to in-form players who could find the target, both teams have some intriguing options. Callum Wilson has been in excellent form, scoring four goals in his last six games, making him a likely starter for Newcastle United against Liverpool. Liverpool, on the other hand, boasts players like Diogo Jota, who has scored three goals in his past six games, adding to the appeal of this matchup. These players could play crucial roles in the game.

Betting markets: Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Newcastle United has been solid at St James’ Park, with seven wins, two draws, and one loss in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, Liverpool have been strong on the road, securing five wins, four draws, and one loss in their recent 10 away matches. The Reds are on a remarkable 13-match unbeaten streak and haven’t lost in their last six away games. Furthermore, they have not been defeated by Newcastle United in their last 13 meetings.

Both teams to score

In their last ten games, Newcastle United took the lead by scoring the first goal in five of them. Remarkably, Liverpool opened the scoring in eight out of their previous ten games. Both teams have scored in the last four Liverpool games. Defensive solidity has been a challenge for both sides. Newcastle United kept a clean sheet in two of their last ten games, and Liverpool prevented their opponent from scoring in two of their last ten matches.

Total goals

In Newcastle United’s last ten matches, there were over 2.5 goals in six of them, with an average of 2.3 goals per game during this period. Liverpool, on the other hand, has been involved in high-scoring matches, with over 2.5 goals occurring in eight of their last ten matches. They managed to score an average of three goals per game in these fixtures.

Suggested bet: Newcastle United vs Liverpool

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Newcastle United and Liverpool seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Premier League match.