Liverpool will take on Newcastle on Saturday, 31 January, with both teams in desperate need of Premier League points.
As things stand, neither side would qualify for next season's Champions League, with Liverpool in sixth and Newcastle in ninth. The Magpies can leapfrog the Reds, though, if they can walk away from Anfield with all three points.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Chelsea vs West Ham prediction below.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle prediction: The Reds to scramble together a win
Key Stats
- Liverpool have won three of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Newcastle have failed to win nine of their 11 Premier League away matches this season.
- Both teams have scored in three of Liverpool's last four Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle
Neither side has much form to speak of in the Premier League, but Liverpool were emphatic in the Champions League earlier this week, beating Qarabag 6-0 at Anfield. The momentum from that win should give them a boost for Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Good value on a home win
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Liverpool vs Newcastle odds aren't as wide as you might have expected, which only gives us more reason to back Liverpool to pick up the three points. Ladbrokes have given the Reds a 55.6% chance of winning the match, while Newcastle have been given a 25% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Liverpool
Liverpool have been utterly dominant in recent fixtures against Newcastle, winning eight of their last nine Premier League matches against the Magpies. Newcastle's record at Anfield makes for a bleak reading, and they haven't won here since 1994.
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Liverpool preview: More defensive woes
Liverpool have been hit by another defensive injury as Jeremie Frimpong has once again gone down, this time with a hamstring injury. Frimpong joins fellow defenders Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley in the treatment room while Alexander Isak remains out with a broken leg. Curtis Jones is a further doubt due to illness.
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), Szoboszlai, Endo, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitike
Last five results
- Liverpool 6-0 Qarabag
- Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool
- Marseille 0-3 Liverpool
- Liverpool 1-1 Burnley
- Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley
Newcastle preview: Bruno to return
Bruno Guimaraes is expected to return to the starting XI on Saturday after recovering from an ankle injury to make the bench in Paris on Wednesday night. His compatriot, Joelinton, will miss out, though, as will Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Trippier, Guimaraes, Tonali, Hall, Barnes, Wissa, Gordon
Last five results
- PSG 1-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa
- Newcastle 3-0 PSV
- Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
- Newcastle 0-2 Man City
Player to watch: Mo Salah
Mo Salah has played three games for Liverpool since returning from AFCON, and while he is still nowhere near his best, he has managed to register one goal and one assist. Can he build on that form and his weekend?