Liverpool vs Newcastle: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Liverpool prepare to host Newcastle on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Hooper, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Liverpool, currently 6th in the standings with 42 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 24 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Newcastle, sitting 10th with 36 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Liverpool and Newcastle have favored Liverpool, with Liverpool claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1). This fixture has generally favored Liverpool in recent years.

In their previous league match against Sunderland, Liverpool recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Alisson, Robertson, van Dijk, Konate, Endo, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitike. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Newcastle's last outing came against Tottenham, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Pope, Burn, Botman, Thiaw, Trippier, Ramsey, Guimaraes, Willock, Barnes, Gordon, Elanga. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Liverpool are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Newcastle are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Liverpool's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Newcastle's games average 3.5 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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