Liverpool vs Newcastle Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 16.03.2025

• Date and Time: Sunday, March 16, 2025, 17:30 GMT+1
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England

Liverpool vs Newcastle Preview and Team News 

Liverpool Team News

In the Premier League, Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 16, with goals from Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah. A 2-2 draw against Aston Villa followed on February 19, where defensive lapses allowed the Villans to equalise. 

On February 23, Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-0. They continued their league dominance with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on February 26, extending their lead at the top of the table. A 3-1 victory against Southampton in early March further solidified their position. 

However, in the Champions League, after a 1-0 away win against Paris Saint-Germain. They faced elimination, losing 4-1 on penalties at Anfield after a 1-1 aggregate draw.

Liverpool’s journey to the Carabao Cup final has been impressive, but they face significant injury concerns ahead of the match. Star right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered an ankle injury during the recent CL event against PSG, making him a significant doubt for the final. 

Next stop: Wembley 🔴#CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/a1l07We28B

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 12, 2025

Additionally, center-back Ibrahima Konaté experienced fatigue-related issues in the same game, raising concerns about his availability. Midfielder Joe Gomez is sidelined following hamstring surgery, and defender Conor Bradley is also out with a hamstring injury. 

On a positive note, forward Cody Gakpo has returned to training and is expected to be available for selection.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Newcastle (4-3-3): Alisson; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah; Szoboszlai, Diaz, Jota.

Newcastle Team News

In their previous matches, Newcastle United experienced a series of mixed results. 

On February 15, they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Manchester City, with Omar Marmoush netting a rapid hat-trick. However, they bounced back, edging out Nottingham Forest in a thrilling 4-3 victory at St James’ Park. 

Their momentum was halted when they were beaten 0-2 by Liverpool at Anfield and 1-2 against Brighton at St James’ Park in the FA Cup. Nevertheless, Newcastle regained form with a narrow 1-0 win over West Ham United on March 10, showing good pressing.

Newcastle United face several injury concerns ahead of the final. Key defender Sven Botman has been ruled out following knee surgery, adding to the team’s defensive woes. Left-back Lewis Hall is also unavailable for the remainder of the season due to a foot injury. 

Winger Anthony Gordon is suspended after receiving a red card in the FA Cup match against Brighton. These absences pose challenges for manager Eddie Howe as he prepares his squad for the final.​

Newcastle predicted lineup vs Liverpool (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.

Liverpool vs Newcastle Head-to-Head Statistics

Over their last ten encounters, Liverpool have dominated Newcastle United, securing eight victories and drawing twice.

In their recent matches, the hosts have maintained an upper hand over the visitors. In their PL meeting on February 26, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister. 

Earlier in the season, on December 4, the teams played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at St. James’ Park, highlighting Newcastle’s resilience and attacking prowess.

Liverpool vs Newcastle Player Focus

Mohamed Salah continues to be a pivotal figure for Liverpool, contributing significantly with goals and assists. His ability to exploit defensive gaps makes him a constant threat.​

Alexis Mac Allister has been instrumental in controlling the tempo of the game and contributing to the team’s attacking plays, as evidenced by his goal in the recent victory over Newcastle.

Onto Sunday’s final 💬 pic.twitter.com/HMXtgCCSQj

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 12, 2025

Alexander Isak has been in fine form, consistently finding the back of the net. His movement and finishing skills are crucial to the guests’ attacking strategy.​ Bruno Guimarães’s vision and passing accuracy make him the linchpin of Newcastle’s midfield, orchestrating plays and providing defensive support.

Liverpool vs Newcastle Tactical Analysis

Under manager Arne Slot, the home squad have adopted a dynamic and aggressive style of play. They typically line up in a 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3 formation, emphasising high pressing and quick transitions. 

The full-backs, particularly Trent Alexander-Arnold, play a crucial role in advancing the ball and creating width. However, with Trent’s potential absence, Liverpool may need to adjust their tactics. 

The Reds 🔴 pic.twitter.com/rn8nbBJOeB

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 11, 2025

Midfielders Szoboszlai and Mac Allister excel at passing the ball and supporting the attacking trio. The front three, led by Mohamed Salah, are known for their fluid movement and interchanging positions, making them difficult to mark.​

Manager Eddie Howe has instilled an organised structure in Newcastle. They often deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on defensive solidity and fast counter-attacks. Alexander Isak serves as the focal point in attack, with his ability to hold up play and finish chances being vital.

Liverpool vs Newcastle Prediction 

• Pick: Liverpool will not lose
• Odds: 1.18 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle

The visitors’ primary advantage ahead of the upcoming fixture is that Liverpool recently played a demanding 120-minute game against PSG. This resulted in their elimination from the Champions League. 

In contrast, they’ve been able to prepare for the League Cup final without the strain of additional matches. 

As a result, the fatigue factor may neutralise any advantage Liverpool had.

From my point of view, this encounter could be closely contested, and the best option is to choose 1X. 

Liverpool vs Newcastle Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Both teams to score
• Odds: 1.63 (22Bet)

Historically, meetings between these teams have been goal-rich, with an average of 3.02 goals per game.

In their last six events, both sides found the net in four instances, reflecting a 66.7% occurrence rate. Additionally, Newcastle’s recent form shows that both squads scored in 60% of their last five matches. 

These patterns suggest a high probability of goals being scored from each camp.

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