Newcastle and Liverpool Showdown Preview, Prediction, and Top Wagers to Consider

📅 It's Wednesday, and the Premier League brings us an enticing matchup between Newcastle and Liverpool! The Reds are currently nine points clear at the summit with an impressive 11 wins in 13 fixtures. Newcastle, on the other hand, have struggled, winning just two of their last nine league matches. They've lost six consecutive games against Liverpool.

Newcastle's Recent Fixtures 🤔

The Magpies have had a rollercoaster run lately. A 1-0 home loss to Brighton (with 21 shots and 2.02 xG) was followed by a 2-1 loss at Chelsea in the league. They bounced back with a 2-0 home win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, conceding 17 shots, but then lost to Arsenal 1-0 in the EPL after putting up 1.64 xG at home. They managed a 3-1 victory at Nottingham Forest before a shock 2-0 home loss to West Ham, despite 1.64 xG, and a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace last Saturday, where they were outshot 16-1 in a dismal performance.

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Newcastle Team News 💬

The Magpies are without long-term injury victims Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman. Emil Krafth will also miss out on defensive duties. Alexander Isak, who went off with a hip injury at Selhurst Park, is a concern, but Callum Wilson is ready to step in if required.

Newcastle Motivation 💡

Newcastle would settle for a draw in this fixture and might play conservatively from the start. The Magpies have been creating chances but conceding plenty to their opponents. They could leak a few goals if they aim to attack Liverpool.

Liverpool's Recent Form 💥

Liverpool have won 11 of their 13 league matches this season and sit nine points clear of Arsenal in second place. They've scored 46 goals in 16 unbeaten matches, with their last 16 games resulting in 15 wins and a 2-2 draw away at the Gunners having trailed 2-1. Successive wins over Brighton were followed by a 4-0 destruction of Bayer Leverkusen. A 2-0 home win over Aston Villa was followed by a 3-2 win at Southampton where they created six big chances. In two huge matches last week, they beat Real Madrid and Man City 2-0 in two outstanding performances where the margin of victory could have been bigger.

Liverpool Team News ❓

Arne Slot is without Conor Bradley and Kostas Tsimikas in defense, while Ibrahima Konate missed the Man City match with Joe Gomez expected to cover again. Diogo Jota, Alisson Becker, and Federico Chiese are close to comebacks but may not recover in time for this match. Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones should start as the coach rotates his XI.

Liverpool Motivation 🏆

The Reds will be highly motivated to win this match and maintain their lead at nine points. They will attack Newcastle but are also capable of defending deeper and using their searing pace on the counter-attack.

Key Stats 📊

Newcastle have won just two of their last nine league matches (only 8 goals scored).
Newcastle have lost three of their last six EPL matches (one draw, two wins).
Liverpool have won 18 of their 20 matches this season (46 goals scored).
Liverpool have scored 2+ goals in their last eight matches.
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez has scored 3 goals in his last three matches against Newcastle.

Betting Predictions 💰

You can't see past a Reds win with their current form. Nunez looks a great shout to score, but be sure to check the starting XI one hour before kickoff.

Best Bet: Liverpool win at 1.80Value Bet: Liverpool win and Over 2.5 goals at 2.45Goalscorer Tip: Darwin Nunez to score anytime at 2.50 (odds TBC)

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The Premier League fixture on Wednesday promises an engaging clash between Newcastle and Liverpool, with the Reds leading by nine points after 13 fixtures.
Newcastle's recent form has been erratic, with a 1-0 home loss to Brighton followed by a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea in the league.
The Magpies managed a 3-1 victory at Nottingham Forest, but their past few performances have been lackluster, conceding plenty of chances to their opponents.
Although Newcastle will be missing Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, Emil Krafth, and Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson is prepared to step in if needed.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have won 11 of their 13 league matches this season, and their last 16 games have resulted in 15 wins and a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
Darwin Nunez, who has scored three goals in his last three matches against Newcastle, is a potential goalscorer in Tuesday's fixture.
Basketball enthusiasts, don't forget to catch the Carabao Cup match between Newcastle and Liverpool shortly after the Premier League clash, as they face each other in European-leagues action.
With Newcastle struggling to create consistent wins and Liverpool continuing their impressive form, it seems unlikely that anything but a Reds victory will occur in this contest.