Preview: Newcastle United vs Liverpool – Prediction, Team News, Line-ups

Newcastle United will welcome Liverpool to St James’ Park for a blockbuster Premier League fixture this Monday. 

The Magpies played out a goalless draw at Aston Villa last weekend, while Arne Slot’s men claimed a 4-2 win against Bournemouth last time. 

Match Preview 

Newcastle have lofty ambitions for the 2025-26 season, as they look to build on last year’s impressive progress. 

Manager Eddie Howe led his side to a fifth-place finish last term, securing Champions League qualification for the second time in three years. 

However, the Tyneside club couldn’t make a winning start to the new campaign, as they suffered a goalless draw with Villa in their previous league fixture. 

Newcastle now take on Liverpool, who will enter the contest on the back of a 4-2 success over Bournemouth. 

The Reds were 2-0 ahead after goals from Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo, but a double from Antoine Semenyo brought the Cherries back in the game. 

Liverpool had the last laugh though, with Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah scoring late goals to rescue the result for the Merseyside titans. 

Team News 

Alexander Isak will not be involved against Liverpool. The Swede is actively pushing to leave St James’ Park, but Newcastle are not prepared to sell their £150 million-rated striker in this transfer window. In a boost for the Magpies, Joe Willock is on course to return from the calf injury he sustained in pre-season. 

The Reds will be without Jeremie Frimpong who picked up a hamstring issue during the opening day win over Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Conor Bradley could be involved as he has regained his fitness. 

Newcastle United vs Liverpool potential line-ups 

Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes

Liverpool: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Newcastle United vs Liverpool prediction 

Isak’s absence will be a blow for Newcastle, but they still have talented attackers who can trouble Liverpool’s backline on Monday. 

The Magpies will have home advantage, but we are backing for a draw this weekend due to the Reds’ superior squad quality. 

Newcastle United 1-1 Liverpool