- Newcastle vs Liverpool prediction article for 2026/27 Premier League which breaks down form, key players, odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- Liverpool hold a strong head-to-head advantage with 38 Premier League wins compared to Newcastle’s 11.
- Both clubs step into new tactical eras on Matchday 1, with Matthias Jaissle in charge of Newcastle and Andoni Iraola leading Liverpool.
New eras begin as Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle United and Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool kick off their 2026-27 Premier League campaigns.
The Magpies arrive at the season opener following a tough pre-season suffering defeats to Bristol City (4-1), Everton (3-1), and Bayer Leverkusen (2-1), while also losing a penalty shootout to Strasbourg.
On the other hand, Iraola takes the reins at Liverpool following an impressive pre-season securing convincing wins over Sunderland (4-1), Wrexham (1-0), and Como (2-0).
Newcastle vs Liverpool kickoff time
The match will take place at St. James’ Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 1830EAT on Sunday, August 23.
Newcastle vs Liverpool team news
The Magpies are managing a depleted backline with Tino Livramento sidelined due to a calf injury and both Anthony Elanga and Lewis Hall carrying knocks.
However, new manager Matthias Jaissle has bolstered his squad by bringing in fullback Amar Dedić alongside midfield additions Aladji Bamba and Sean Steur.
Liverpool enter the opening weekend with several long-term injury absentees, as Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined, while Joe Gomez is a major doubt due to a muscle strain.
On the transfer front, new manager Andoni Iraola has bolstered his squad by bringing in French defender Jérémy Jacquet and winger Víctor Muñoz, alongside securing Ronald Araújo on loan.
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Newcastle vs Liverpool predicted lineup
Newcastle United: Lukas Hornicek, Amar Dedić, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Aladji Bamba, Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes, William Osula
Liverpool: Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Newcastle vs Liverpool H2H
Liverpool boast a strong head-to-head record over Newcastle, winning 38 of their Premier League encounters. The Reds won the last league meeting between the two sides 4-1 at Anfield back in January 2026.
Newcastle: 11
Draws: 13
Liverpool: 38
Newcastle vs Liverpool Prediction
Newcastle hold the home advantage and come in with real belief, but Liverpool are desperate to prove a point and kick off the season strongly. That fire on both sides should make for a tense, end-to-end battle with chances galore at either end.
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