Newcastle United vs Liverpool tips: Robbie Savage thinks Toon will break Liverpool hex
- Robbie Savage
- 26 August 2023
Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage thinks Newcastle United can finally get the better of Liverpool in a Premier League fixture.
Newcastle take on Liverpool and they'll be looking to break that record of not winning against Liverpool in their last 13 games, but this is a different Newcastle.
Newcastle's last win came back in 2015. But you've got to expect goals, with Liverpool in transition on the counter.
So you've got to be looking at Mo Salah to get a goal away from home. But, I'm gonna go with Newcastle to score two. Newcastle two, Liverpool one.
Robbie's tip:
Newcastle United to win 2-1
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Newcastle United vs Liverpool team news
Emil Krafth (knee), Joseph Willock (thigh) and Javier Manquillo (groin) are all unavailable but Eddie Howe is hopeful they'll welcome Joelinton back from injury.
Lewis Hall could make his debut after signing from Chelsea, however, he'll face a late fitness test and will need to prove he's clear on Newcastle's game plan.
Mohamed Salah is the focus of intense transfer speculation but should feature alongside Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp will be without Thiago Alcantara (groin) and Curtis Jones (ankle) while Trend Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate will be assessed.
Key stats
Newcastle United are winless in their previous 13 meetings with Liverpool.
The Toon's last victory came in 2015 when Martin Skrtel scored an own goal for the visitors and Georginjio Wijnaldum, who would later join Liverpool, scored a second in injury time.
The Reds have won 33 and lost just 11 of their 56 Premier League meetings with Newcastle.
Liverpool have scored more goals (113) against Newcastle United than any other team in the Premier League era.
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St James' Park will be rocking on Sunday afternoon and there's a good chance the hosts will be keen to get after their visitors early and set the tone.
It's hard to bet against both teams finding the net in this game. Even if everything goes to plan for Newcastle, Liverpool carry such a threat and it's not often they fail to score.
