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Liverpool FC vs. Newcastle United
The knot is broken! With 9:0 Liverpool FC blew away the promoted Bournemouth last Saturday and could finally celebrate their first Premier League win of the season. With Arsenal and Manchester City already several points ahead of the Reds in the table, Jürgen Klopp’s team is now looking to catch up. With Newcastle United, however, a team awaits the Reds that certainly cannot be beaten in passing.
Newcastle United are still unbeaten and thus join Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Brighton & Hove Albion in this ranking. Although coach Eddie Howe’s team has only won once this season, their undefeated status is something to behold. Of particular note is the 3-3 draw the Magpies picked up against Manchester City on the penultimate matchday. To find out whether Newcastle will be able to get a result against Liverpool, read our Liverpool – Newcastle betting tip.
Liverpool – Newcastle info:
– Date & Time: 31.08.2022, 21:00 Uhr
– Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 5
– TV broadcast: Sky Sport
Liverpool Form & Balance Check
Is the knot broken now? After a 9-0 home win, the answer to that question is most likely “yes”. Of course, it was only promoted Bournemouth, but nine goals don’t score in passing, even against a promoted team. LFC undoubtedly have the quality to classify this victory as sustainable. It is already a fact that Jürgen Klopp’s team made them forget the 1:2 defeat against Manchester United for the time being with this result. However, this victory must have been the starting signal for a race to catch up, as Arsenal have already collected seven points more and are currently enthroned at the top of the table.
First time to nil
The latest success was the first treble of the season for the Reds. Not only that, but it was also the first game in which Liverpool did not concede a goal. Before that, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Man United scored a total of five goals in three games against LFC. It was all the more important, therefore, that Liverpool’s goal tally was neatly polished up with the 9-0 win. It was the first game of the season in which Liverpool not only did not concede a goal, but defended everything defensively. The win was not in danger at any time.
Liverpool facts & analysis
– Liverpool are in 9th place in the table with 5 points.
– The Reds won 9-0 over Bournemouth on Saturday.
– LFC have already conceded 5 goals in 4 games.
Newcastle Form & Balance Check
It could be that Newcastle United are underestimated by the bookmakers before the clash at Anfield Road. It was only on 21 August that the Magpies almost won against Manchester City. However, coach Eddie Howe’s side were unable to hold on to a 3-1 lead. Nevertheless, Newcastle took a point against the reigning champions and remained unbeaten. Newcastle also did not lose their most recent match. At Wolves, Saint-Maximin scored the 1-1 equaliser in the 90th minute. The Magpies still travel to Anfield Road unbeaten.
Goals only at home?
In four games so far, Newcastle have managed to score six goals. What is astonishing, however, is that the Magpies scored five of those at home. Away from home, they have only managed one goal in two attempts. That goal came in a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton. Before that, Newcastle drew 0-0 with Brighton & Hove Albion. Likewise, there is only one goal conceded in the away record. It is worth noting, however, that Newcastle are more defensive away from home.
Newcastle facts & analysis
– Newcastle are in 7th place in the table with 6 points.
– The Magpies are still unbeaten.
– Away Newcastle scored only once in 2 games.
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 August 2022
As a coach, Jürgen Klopp is also challenged to set his team up so that they don’t slip up. After a 9-0 win, Klopp has no reason to change his starting line-up. Nevertheless, LFC have not played with the one starting eleven so far. In every game so far this season, changes in the starting eleven have been evident.
The big question ahead of the clash at Anfiel Road on the Magpies’ side will be whether 75 million new signing Isak will already be included. If the Swede is not in the starting eleven, Wood will again start in the centre of attack. Coach Howe will play an attacking 4-3-3 system, which Newcastle can control via counter-attacks and possession. Against Liverpool, however, the Magpies will most likely have to focus on counter-attacking.
Liverpool – Newcastle direct comparison & stats
Liverpool and Newcastle have played each other a total of 165 times. In this pairing, Liverpool have the edge so far. LFC have won 80 times, while the Magpies have only won 43. A further 42 games have ended in draws. The last result of this pairing is: 1-0 for Liverpool.
– Liverpool won the last duel at Anfield Road with 3:1.
– Liverpool have not lost any of their last 27 home games against Newcastle.
– The Magpies last won at Liverpool on 16 April 1994.
– The Reds have won four of their last five home games against Newcastle.
