St James’ Park | Premier League 2026-27 | Sunday, August 23 | 4:30pm BST
With both sides aiming for vastly improved fortunes on the pitch this season, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Newcastle vs Liverpool odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Newcastle Vs Liverpool Odds
In what is historically one of the most entertaining fixtures in the Premier League, the Newcastle vs Liverpool odds point towards a win for the Reds. The Magpies are 13/5, the draw is available at 29/10 with the Merseysiders priced as the 17/20 match favourites.
Ahead of Sunday’s 4:30pm kick-off, the latest Newcastle vs Liverpool betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Newcastle Vs Liverpool Preview
A new era begins for both clubs on Sunday with Matthias Jaissle and Andoni Iraola taking their place in the dugout of their respective new clubs at St James’ Park. The Magpies not only lost Eddie Howe this summer, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and skipper Bruno Guimaraes have moved on to new employers.
As for Liverpool, they too waved goodbye to a number of key stars. The most obvious being club legend Mo Salah who recently signed for Trabzonspor. Ibrahima Konate departed for Real Madrid but both clubs have made a number of new additions who will all be looking to impress in the North East.
Newcastle Vs Liverpool H2H Record
In the Premier League era, Newcastle and Liverpool have faced each other 58 times. The Magpies have just 11 wins in that run compared to the Reds’ 39. In this fixture in August 2025, a 99th minute goal from 16-year-old prodigy Rio Ngumoha gifted the Merseysiders all three points in a 3-2 win.
Newcastle vs Liverpool H2H record:
- Newcastle wins – 11
- Draws – 8 draws
- Liverpool wins – 39
Newcastle Vs Liverpool Team News
Hoping to defy the Premier League odds this season, Newcastle will have to make do without Joelinton and Tino Livramento on MD1 through injury. 18-year-old prodigy Sean Steur is in line o start in midfield whereas fellow newbies Lukas Hornicek and Amar Dedic are also set to get their bows.
Meanwhile, Liverpool will be missing Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Hugo Ekitike and Joe Gomez. In attack, Rio Ngumoha is expected to fill the void left by Mo Salah with former Toon Army hero Alexander Isak set to lead the attack.
Newcastle Vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups
Newcastle predicted lineup:
Hornicek; Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Ramsey, Steur; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes; Osula
Liverpool predicted lineup:
Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
Newcastle Vs Liverpool TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Newcastle vs Liverpool is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR (4:30pm kick-off). Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Supporters can also tune in on talkSPORT.
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Newcastle Vs Liverpool Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Premier League stats – Newcastle haven’t beaten Liverpool in the Premier League since a 2-0 win in December 2015.
- Newcastle stats – Matthias Jaissle has won his opening game at his three previous clubs.
- Liverpool stats – Andoni Iraola is yet to lose in his six Premier League fixtures against the Toon Army.
Top Betting Angles for Newcastle vs Liverpool
- Over 2.5 goals: 15 of Newcastle’s 19 home matches in the Premier League last year saw over 2.5 goals. Liverpool’s last five away league matches saw over 2.5 goals. Available at 9/20.
- BTTS (Yes): Newcastle’s last ten home matches saw both teams score. Has also landed in the last three H2H’s at St James’ Park. Currently 2/5.
- Anytime goalscorers: Will Osula (7/5), Alexander Isak (5/4), Harvey Barnes (9/4) and Cody Gakpo (21/10) are worth consideration.
Newcastle Vs Liverpool Prediction
The stats and history point towards a Liverpool win and it’s hard to vote against that on Sunday afternoon. The Reds may have a weakened backline but they should have enough firepower – in the form of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz – to keep up their good run of form against a Newcastle side who are very much in transition.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-3 Liverpool (11/1)
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