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On January 31, 2026, at Anfield, Liverpool hosts Newcastle in a Premier League showdown with title credentials on the line. This clash favors Liverpool with a high probability of a win or draw, highlighting potential value in backing Liverpool or the draw via double chance. This betting preview offers extensive predictions, best odds, and key insights.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Home | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Away | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 32% | 50% | 18% |
| Home | 36% | 45% | 18% |
| Away | 27% | 55% | 18% |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Home | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Away | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 30% | 39% | 30% |
| Home | 25% | 67% | 8% |
| Away | 36% | 9% | 55% |
Liverpool enters the match with strong recent form, winning their last home game and maintaining a positive league form trend. Newcastle will be eager to improve their away record but faces a tough test against a resilient Liverpool squad. Injuries are minimal, likely allowing both teams to field strong lineups.
Liverpool’s squad is at full strength with key attackers Salah and Gakpo anticipated to lead the attack, supported by midfield maestro Szoboszlai. Newcastle remains solid defensively with Trippier and Botman, though they face attacking threats from Liverpool’s front line. Injury reports are optimistic for both sides.
If Liverpool scores first in the match at Anfield, it could set the tone for a dominant performance given their recent form and solid defensive record. Newcastle has shown resilience but struggles against top-tier sides, especially at home. A draw at half-time is plausible if Newcastle manages a tight, defensive approach.
Liverpool’s favored 4-2-3-1 formation emphasizes pressing high and quick transitions, creating scoring opportunities especially from the wings. Newcastle may adopt a more cautious, disciplined setup, focusing on counter-attacks and set-pieces. The tempo and pressing intensity could heavily influence goal scoring chances.
See below all the main information for this match.
The predicted scoreline is 2-1 in favor of Liverpool, with a 35% chance for a home win or draw. Liverpool’s recent form and previous head-to-head success support a likelihood of victory.
Liverpool has a 57% chance of over 2.5 goals based on POISSON distribution data. The match is likely to see at least three goals, making the Over 2.5 goals market attractive.
The double chance bet on Liverpool or a draw offers a solid safety net with a combined probability of 70%. Liverpool’s recent home performance and head-to-head record favor this choice.
Liverpool's recent strong attack and Newcastle's defensive vulnerabilities suggest a bet on Liverpool to score first is favorable. Based on recent matches, Liverpool often scores early, especially at Anfield.
The match is likely to be close before halftime, but Liverpool’s superior attacking stats suggest they will take control in the second half, leading to a higher total goal count after the break.