Liverpool vs Newcastle Prediction and Analysis: Neutralize the Visitors
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle will take place at 3:15 AM on February 27th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
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Cody Gakpo has recovered and is available for the final minutes of the match against Man City, meaning Liverpool will now only be missing three players: Conor Bradley (hamstring injury), Joe Gomez (hamstring injury), and Tyler Morton (shoulder injury) for Wednesday night's game.
Although Cody Gakpo is not yet in peak physical condition, manager Arne Slot showed tactical flexibility by using Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai in the number 10 position in the match against Man City at the Etihad – a decision that proved effective. However, Gakpo is likely to be given a chance back in the starting lineup, replacing Szoboszlai, who appeared fatigued after Sunday's demanding match.
However, with Liverpool having a break before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, manager Slot has no reason to make too many changes to the lineup this midweek. Furthermore, Mohamed Salah only needs one more goal to reach the milestone of 10 home and 10 away goals in a Premier League season for the third consecutive time.
On the other side of the pitch, Newcastle also managed to escape a dramatic match against Nottingham Forest without suffering any new injuries. The availability of Dutch defender Sven Botman for the trip to Anfield remains uncertain, although there is a glimmer of hope that he may recover in time from a minor knee injury.
However, Jamaal Lascelles and Joelinton will definitely be absent due to knee issues. Nevertheless, manager Howe still hopes Joelinton will recover in time for the EFL Cup final against Liverpool on March 16th.
Scandinavian striker Isak, currently with 50 career goals in the Premier League, is attempting to catch up to Andy Cole's goalscoring record. The former Real Sociedad player has scored 10 away goals in the 2024-25 season, just two goals short of Andy Cole's all-time record of 12 goals for Newcastle in the 1993-94 season.
Latest predicted lineups for Liverpool vs Newcastle
Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Gakpo
Newcastle United:
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Willock, Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Latest football match prediction: Liverpool vs Newcastle
Arsenal had missed several opportunities to close the gap in the Premier League title race whenever Liverpool stumbled. However, after the Gunners' unexpected defeat to West Ham United, this golden opportunity did not slip from the grasp of Arne Slot's team.
Liverpool easily overcame a Manchester City side without their star striker Erling Haaland thanks to explosive performances from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai, who took turns scoring to secure a convincing victory in the first half.
The 11-point gap with Arsenal now seems like an almost insurmountable challenge, especially after a somewhat unconvincing run of performances from the "Gunners" in all competitions. Their superb performance against Manchester United is a strong affirmation of their ambition to win the league title this season.
"The Red Brigade" not only showed their resilience against Liverpool but also successfully rebuilt a true "fortress" at Anfield after their unexpected stumble against Nottingham Forest in September. They have maintained a successful run of 17 consecutive unbeaten home games, scoring at least two goals in each match.
Liverpool's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend extended their home winning streak to five matches. Furthermore, Liverpool often displays formidable form in midweek Premier League games, evidenced by their 12 consecutive wins in matches played between Tuesday and Thursday.
Coach Slot and his players have approached the remainder of the season with humility and intense focus. With the opportunity now open to them, it would be a big mistake for Liverpool to be complacent against Newcastle, an opponent with individuals capable of creating decisive moments.
While Darwin Nunez is still struggling to establish himself as Liverpool's main striker, Alexander Isak has been thriving for Newcastle, evidenced by his 19 goals in 26 Premier League appearances in the 2024-25 season. Isak's brilliance, along with goals from Jacob Murphy and Lewis Miley, helped the Magpies overcome Forest in a thrilling seven-goal thriller.
However, defensive errors from set pieces in the second half made the game more tense than necessary. Nevertheless, Eddie Howe's side showed resilience to overcome these difficulties, leveling the points with Man City and trailing them only in the league table due to an inferior goal difference.
This victory also helped Newcastle avoid three consecutive defeats in the Premier League. However, the Magpies' defense is a real cause for concern for manager Howe, having conceded 9 goals in their last 3 matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 games.
Furthermore, "The Magpies" have failed to win any of their last 16 Premier League encounters with Liverpool. Their last away victory against them was back in 1994. Nevertheless, the emotional 3-3 draw in December likely gave Newcastle a sense of victory, following Fabian Schar's superb save in the 90th minute.
Latest Liverpool vs Newcastle score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Liverpool vs Newcastleas follows:
- Sportsmole:Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle
- WhoScore:Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
- Our newspaper predicts:Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle
When and where can I watch Liverpool vs Newcastle live?
To watch the Liverpool vs Newcastle match live in the English Premier League at 3:15 AM on February 27th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
