Newcastle vs Liverpool Premier League - Team news, lineups & prediction

Newcastle United will face Liverpool at St. James' Park in a Premier League match on Wednesday. The Magpies have been struggling with consistency, while Liverpool are in excellent form.

Liverpool recently defeated Manchester City 2-0, extending their lead at the top of the table. They have won seven games in a row and are now 11 points ahead of Manchester City. Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah scored in the win over City, which showed their strength even with key players out injured.

On the other hand, Newcastle were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace after a late equaliser. This result came after a 2-0 loss to West Ham United the previous week. The Magpies have been inconsistent, winning just two of their last nine Premier League matches.

The Magpies will look to improve their form, especially at home in this Newcastle vs Liverpool match. They have struggled at St James' Park, where they have failed to score in two of their last three home games. The Magpies have also lost six consecutive matches against Liverpool.

Newcastle vs Liverpool team news

Newcastle team news

Newcastle United will be without key players. Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, and Emil Krafth are long-term absentees due to injuries. Alexander Isak was substituted in the draw with Crystal Palace after picking up a hip injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be fit for this Newcastle vs Liverpool match. Callum Wilson could make his first Premier League start of the season if Isak is unavailable.

Liverpool team news

Liverpool also have injury concerns. Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley, Kostas Tsimikas, and Alisson Becker are all sidelined. Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa are also doubtful. Despite these injuries, Liverpool have shown great depth in their squad, and manager Arne Slot is likely to make changes to keep his players fresh in this Newcastle vs Liverpool Premier League game.

Newcastle vs Liverpool - predicted lineups

Newcastle predicted lineup vs Liverpool (4-3-3)

Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Tonali, Guimaraes; Gordon, Wilson, Barnes

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Newcastle (4-2-3-1)

Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Nunez

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Newcastle vs Liverpool - prediction

Newcastle will face a tough challenge against Liverpool. The Reds are in great form, and their attacking power will be difficult for Newcastle to contain. The Magpies have struggled at home and are missing key players, which will make it hard to take points from this match.

Prediction: Newcastle United 0-2 Liverpool

Liverpool's strength, even with injuries, should help them win this match comfortably. Newcastle's inconsistency and injury problems will likely make it difficult for them to compete with the league leaders in this Newcastle vs Liverpool game.