Liverpool vs Newcastle Tips - Hosts likely to edge ahead in a tight encounter

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Last updated: 16 Dec 2021

Sridhar Bhamidi 16 Dec 2021

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Liverpool vs Newcastle predictions for Premier League 17th round match on Friday morning Australian time
Liverpool have won their last 5 Premier League matches
Liverpool have seen 10 of their last 11 Premier League wins come with a clean sheet
Newcastle have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 away Premier League matches
Can Liverpool continue their title surge with another easy win at home in this Premier League match?

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Can Eddie Howe lift Newcastle's sagging spirits? (Getty Images)

Liverpool vs Newcastle Tips

With a chance to go top of the Premier League, Liverpool will hope to take advantage of Newcastle United’s relegation troubles in the Premier League. This 17th round match will be played at Anfield on Friday morning Australian time.

Liverpool vs Newcastle Tips
Head to Head
Liverpool Form
Liverpool Team News
Newcastle Form
Newcastle Team News

Liverpool are in a tight race with Manchester City and Chelsea at the top of the Premier League standings. As they manage the mounting injuries and a packed calendar, a struggling Newcastle gives them a chance to continue the momentum. I am backing Liverpool to win to nil and a small stake on this match producing under 2.5 goals.

Liverpool have won their last 5 matches (Premier League).
Liverpool have seen 10 of their last 11 wins come with a clean sheet (Premier League).
Newcastle have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 away matches (Premier League).
Newcastle have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches against Liverpool (Premier League).
Newcastle have lost their last 2 away matches (Premier League).

Head to Head

There have been 181 matches in all competitions between Liverpool and Newcastle with Liverpool winning 87, losing 50 and drawing the remaining 44.

Last season in the Premier League, these teams played out draws. While the first match saw a goalless draw at St. James’ Park, the second match saw Liverpool and Newcastle play out a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool are 2nd in the Premier League standings with 37 points from 16 matches. They have lost only once this league season and are a point behind leaders Man City.

The Reds have won their last five league matches in a row, four of which have come with a clean sheet. The last two wins in that sequence have come with a 1-0 scoreline.

At Anfield, the record is even better with Liverpool yet to lose in the Premier League at this venue. They have won their last three home league matches.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool are missing their regular absentees Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones while Nat Phillips joins the duo. Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi are doubtful with the club confirming they have knocks.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle United are 19th in the standings with 10 points from just one win in the Premier League. They are tied on points with the bottom-placed Norwich and are three points away from safety.

The Magpies have lost 4-0 to Leicester straight after picking up their first win of the season, a 1-0 win over Burnley. They have already conceded 34 goals, which is the most by any Premier League club this season.

Away from home, Newcastle have lost five of their eight Premier League matches including the last two.

Newcastle Team News

Paul Dummett remains the only injury concern for Newcastle ahead of this trip to Liverpool.

Liverpool vs Newcastle FAQs

Where can I watch the Liverpool vs Newcastle live stream?

Our live streaming calendar shows you where to watch the Liverpool vs Newcastle live stream.

What time does Liverpool vs Newcastle kick off?

This English Premier League match is being played at Anfield at 7:00am AEDT on Friday, December 17.

Verdict

Liverpool v Newcastle

Liverpool have struggled with injuries but have found ways to win. Like their late winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers or the penalty winner against Aston Villa last time. Newcastle continue to be plagued by relegation troubles and it is unlikely to change in this trip.

I am backing the hosts to win with a clean sheet. However, this could be a tight encounter with only few goals scored.