The 2022-23 English Premier League season continues Saturday, February 18, with eight games on the schedule, including the marquee matchup from St. James’ Park where Newcastle hosts Liverpool.
Newcastle – Liverpool Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (18.2.2023)
The Reds continue their disappointing Premier League campaign with a tough road clash against the Magpies, who are one of the most pleasant surprises of the season. We’re expecting a great battle between Newcastle and Liverpool, so let’s see what the best betting pick is.
Newcastle vs. Liverpool: Initial Situation
The Magpies hold the fourth spot in the Premier League with 41 points (W10, D11, L1) and a 35:13 goal difference. They are only two points ahead of Tottenham but have a game in hand on the Lilywhites. On the other side, the Reds are ninth with 32 points (W9, D5, L7) and a 36:28 goal difference.
Newcastle Stats & Form
The Magpies are undefeated in seven straight games in all competitions, recording four victories in the process. However, they’ve drawn three straight contests in the Premier League against Bournemouth 1-1, West Ham 1-1, and Crystal Palace 0-0. Last Saturday, Newcastle outshot Bournemouth 15-11 on the road while keeping the ball in possession for 67 percent of the time.
Miguel Almiron scored for Newcastle last weekend, and the 29-year-old winger is the team’s top scorer with ten goals in 28 appearances in all competitions. The 30-year-old striker Callum Wilson has seven goals and three assists, while the veteran right-back Kieran Trippier is the Magpies’ best assist-maker with seven dishes.
Liverpool Stats & Form
The Reds are coming off Monday’s 2-0 home victory over Everton. It was their first win in five league games, as the Reds have struggled a lot over the last few weeks. Liverpool dominated Everton and fully deserved three points, taking 15 shots toward Jordan Pickford and keeping the ball in possession 59 percent of the time.
Mohamed Salah scored the first goal against Everton, increasing his season tally to 18 goals in all competitions. Darwin Nunez has accounted for ten goals in 27 appearances, while Andrew Robertson is the Reds’ top assist-maker with eight dishes in 26 games.
Newcastle – Liverpool: Head-to-Head
Liverpool outlasted Newcastle 2-1 at home in their first meeting of the season. It was way back in August, and the Reds overcame a halftime deficit to satisfy 1.28 odds. Liverpool is undefeated in 12 straight encounters with Newcastle, racking up eight wins in that stretch.
Newcastle – Liverpool Odds
The bookmakers don’t like Liverpool’s recent form, so they set Newcastle as a slight home fave to come out on top. According to Unibet Sportsbook, the goals are expected on both sides (1.70), while the Over 2.5 Goals pays 1.81.
This game could easily go three-way, and I would stay away from the side bet. The Reds just broke out of their funk with a victory in the Merseyside derby and will be fired up to beat Newcastle. Liverpool is still alive in the Champions League race, and the eventual victory over the Magpies would be huge for the Reds. Hereof, I’m expecting the visitors to attack. Their defense hasn’t been at a high level all season, but the Reds certainly have enough offensive firepower to score against Newcastle’s sturdy defense. The Magpies have conceded in two straight outings at home, so I’m going with Both Teams to Score YES at 1.70 odds on Unibet Sportsbook.
Betting tip and prediction: Newcastle – Liverpool (18.2.2023)