Premier League: Liverpool vs Newcastle – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League round 27 match between Liverpool and Newcastle and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Newcastle go up against Liverpool this coming Wednesday for a Premier League meeting at Anfield.

Liverpool have taken the lead in the Premier League after collecting 64 points from their initial 27 encounters. Newcastle trail by 20 points after 26 rounds, leaving them as number 5 in the table on 44 points.

Team form: Liverpool vs Newcastle

Liverpool Form

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Wolverhampton 2-1, and then drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa. They were back as winners when they defeated Manchester City 0-2. Liverpool won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Premier League, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored 18 goals and conceded seven times.

Newcastle Form

Two victories are what Newcastle have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat Birmingham 2-3. This was followed by a 4-0 defeat against Manchester City, before winning again 4-3 against Nottingham Forest. Newcastle performed a very admirable four wins in six Premier League away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored 13 times, while also conceding ten goals.

Betting stats and facts for Liverpool and Newcastle

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Liverpool and Newcastle. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Liverpool vs Newcastle

Alexander Isak look like great value to find the back of the net on Wednesday, having hit the target six times in recent Premier League matches for Newcastle. His total for the season says 19 goals scored in this Premier League campaign. With seven goals lately for Liverpool in the Premier League, Mohamed Salah is also a player worth mentioning.

Popular betting markets: Liverpool vs Newcastle

Full-time result

Liverpool won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. Newcastle won seven games, drew one and lost two in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Liverpool are on a fantastic streak of no less than 23 matches in a row without defeat. Liverpool are on a fine streak of 10 matches without defeat at home. Liverpool have not lost to Newcastle in 24 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Liverpool scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Newcastle scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Liverpool played. Newcastle managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Liverpool have scored in 8 consecutive league meetings with Newcastle.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Liverpool, who scored an average of 2.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Newcastle, who managed to hit the net 2.2 times on average in these games. Liverpool are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 23 matches.