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 5th in the standings with 49 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 28 points from 15 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 12th with 42 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

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 Brighton, Liverpool recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Mamardashvili, Kerkez, van Dijk, Konate, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Ekitike, Gakpo. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Newcastle's last outing came against Sunderland, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ramsdale, Hall, Burn, Botman, Trippier, Ramsey, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, Elanga, Gordon. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

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 3.2 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Newcastle's games average 4.2 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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