Liverpool vs Newcastle 21/10 Bet Builder – Mark O’Haire
Liverpool and Newcastle both look to bounce-back to winning ways following disappointing defeats in the Premier League. The Reds succumbed to a stoppage-time goal at Bournemouth, whilst the Magpies failed to fire when hosting Aston Villa. The misfiring pair begin the weekend outside of the top four.
Traditionally, Liverpool dominate this fixture. The Reds are W13-D5-L0 in their last 18 Premier League encounters with Newcastle, posting a remarkable W24-D5-L0 in matchups with the Magpies at Anfield. Last week’s loss was also the Reds’ solitary reverse in 16, though Arne Slot’s side haven’t often convinced or performed consistently.
Injuries are also afflicting Liverpool – they are without Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley – Ryan Gravenberch was utilised as a makeshift centre-half in midweek. Newcastle arrive without Joelinton, whilst skipper Bruno Guimaraes is doubtful having failed to feature off the bench on Wednesday night.
Double Chance –
Liverpool or Draw (1st half)
Liverpool haven’t been bigger than 1/2 (1.50) in home league meetings with Newcastle since 2014 so the Reds’ current price does standout. We can back Arne Slot’s side to either by ahead or level at half-time in this tussle for a slice of insurance – this leg of the wager has won in 17 of the last 20 Anfield matches against Premier League or European opposition.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
Newcastle produced a rare positive away performance in midweek at PSG, and whilst the Toon Army have failed to win nine of 11 away Premier League trips, scoring just three times across nine winless fixtures, Eddie Howe’s outfit should be capable of exploiting a weakened Liverpool defence. Both teams to score has won eight of their last 11 games as guests.
Total Goals – Under 4.5
Since the opening day, Liverpool have returned 10 successive under 3.5 goals winners at Anfield with those matches on Merseyside averaging a surprisingly low 2.10 goals per-game. Exclude the bottom-three and six of Newcastle’s eight away days have followed suit with all but one of those matches delivering under 4.5 goals.
Total Corners – Over 6.5
Corners have been a consistent money-maker in Liverpool and Newcastle outings. The Reds have seen the proposed over 6.5 corners line cover in 87% of their overall league dates, with Anfield encounters averaging 10.00 per-game – the Magpies have delivered a count of seven or more in every Premier League contest thus far, with a hefty seasonal average of 11.65 per-game.
