Date: 25/08/25
Kick-off time: 20:00
Venue: St James’ Park

Monday night football sees Newcastle host Liverpool, and you can bet the atmosphere will be buzzing. The Magpies are still chasing that elusive league win against Liverpool – they haven’t managed one in 17 attempts. Painful, right? Liverpool, meanwhile, are looking to build momentum after hitting four past Bournemouth last weekend.

So, is this the night Newcastle finally break the curse, or will Liverpool’s front line do the damage once again? Let’s dive in.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Team News

Newcastle

Eddie Howe has a couple of problems to deal with. Matt Targett (hamstring) and Joe Willock (calf) remain sidelined, which takes away some depth. Expect the Magpies to stick with a 4-3-3 setup: Nick Pope in goal, Trippier and Burn at full-back, Schär alongside Livramento in defence. In midfield, Bruno Guimarães, Tonali, and Joelinton will try to wrestle control. Up front, Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes should flank Elanga. The big question? Who steps up with goals.

Liverpool

Arne Slot also has a few names missing. Freddie Woodman, Rhys Williams, Stefan Bajcetic, and Conor Bradley are all unavailable. Even so, the Reds still look stacked. Likely lineup? Alisson in goal; Konaté and Van Dijk holding the fort; Kerkez at left-back; Mac Allister and Gravenberch in midfield. Then you’ve got Salah, Wirtz, and Gakpo buzzing around Hugo Ekitike up front. That’s a serious attack.

Likely Lineups

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.
Liverpool: Alisson; Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Jones; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Betting Tips

Here’s what I think… Newcastle will get their chances at home. They always do. But finishing has been their issue, and against Liverpool, that’s a problem. The Reds don’t mind leaving the back door open, but their firepower going forward usually makes up for it.

Betting angles worth a look:

• Liverpool to win & both teams to score.
• Salah to score anytime (he’s bagged against Newcastle more than once).
• Over 2.5 goals – this fixture almost always delivers.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Match Prediction

Newcastle are tough at home, and they’ll have their spells of pressure. Bruno will be key in midfield, and Gordon’s pace can hurt Liverpool on the break. But the numbers don’t lie. Liverpool haven’t lost at St James’ Park in their last eight league visits. Every time these sides meet, it feels like Liverpool just have that extra gear.

Match Prediction: Liveerpool to win. Bet with bet365.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Correct Score Tips & Prediction

I’m leaning towards a 2-1 Liverpool win. Newcastle will score – their energy at home usually brings at least one goal – but Liverpool’s attack should edge it.

Correct Score Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool. Bet with bet365.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Over & Under Goals Betting Tips

Stats point to goals. Across the last six meetings, there have been 22 goals in total. That’s an average of 3.67 per game. Liverpool’s last six games have seen both teams score too.

Tip: Over 2.5 goals is the sensible play.
If you’re chasing a bigger price, over 3.5 could land given the way both teams attack.

Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Bet Builder Tip

Here’s a combo I like for Monday night:

• Liverpool to win
• Both teams to score
• Mohamed Salah anytime scorer
• Over 2.5 goals

That covers the lot – goals, Liverpool’s strength, and Salah doing what he does best.

Bet Builder Tip: Liverpool to Win, BTTS Yes, Salah Anytime Scorer & Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.

Key Stats

• Newcastle haven’t beaten Liverpool in their last 17 league meetings.
• Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 8 league visits to St James’ Park.
• There have been 22 goals in the last 6 head-to-head clashes.
• Liverpool have scored in each of their last 6 matches across all competitions.

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