Premier League · Matchday 1 ·

NewcastlevsLiverpool

Our prediction

Liverpool winLow confidence

Model dc-0.1.0 · predicted 2026-08-16

Goals markets

Over / Under 2.5

62% Over · 38% Under

Both teams to score

65% Yes · 35% No

Team comparison

Newcastle vs Liverpool: season metrics compared, longer bars are better within the league
NewcastleLiverpool
17thPosition18th
0Points0
0.0Goals / game0.0
8thAttack rank4th
15thDefence rank8th
1564Elo1658
7Form pts (last 5)5

Longer bars are better within the Premier League this season. Attack, defence and Elo come fromour model ratings.

Recent form

Head-to-head

  • 2026-01-31Liverpool 41 Newcastle
  • 2025-08-25Newcastle 23 Liverpool
  • 2025-02-26Liverpool 20 Newcastle
  • 2024-12-04Newcastle 33 Liverpool
  • 2024-01-01Liverpool 42 Newcastle

Match analysis

Liverpool are narrow favourites at 37% — this one is far from decided.

Newcastle arrive with 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats from their last 5.

For Liverpool it reads 1 win, 2 draws, 2 defeats over the last 5.

The last 5 head-to-heads: 0 Newcastle wins, 1 draws, 4 for Liverpool.

Goals look likely — the model prices Over 2.5 at 62%.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Newcastle vs Liverpool?

Our model's most likely outcome is Liverpool win, with probabilities of 37% for a Newcastle win, 25% for a draw and 37% for an Liverpool win.

Will both teams score in Newcastle vs Liverpool?

The model puts both teams scoring at 65% — more likely than not.

When does Newcastle vs Liverpool kick off?

Kick-off is scheduled for 2026-08-23 · 15:30 UTC (shown in your local time on this page).

How are these predictions made?

Probabilities come from a Dixon-Coles statistical model fitted on years of results, with recent form weighted more heavily. Every prediction is recorded permanently, and our full track record is public.