The first day of the new year brings us an exciting Premier League match at Anfield between Liverpool and Newcastle United. Liverpool, currently leading the table, will be favored against a Newcastle United side going through a tough period, especially away from home.

Let's analyze the most interesting statistics of the two teams:

Liverpool:
- In the last match on December 26, 2023, they defeated Burnley with a score of 0-2.
- In the last 5 matches, they won 2 times, lost once, and drew 2 times. They scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 0.8.
- In this Premier League season, they won 12 times, lost once, and drew 6 times. They scored an average of 2.05 goals per match and conceded 0.84.
- They haven't lost in the last 20 home matches.
- They scored at least 1 goal in 37 of the last 38 matches.
- In 30 of the last 31 matches, more than 1.5 goals were scored.
- They scored at least 2 goals in 12 of the last 14 home matches.
- They won in 12 of the last 14 home matches.

Newcastle United:
- In the last match on December 26, 2023, they lost to Nottingham Forest with a score of 1-3.
- In the last 5 matches, they won once, lost 3 times, and drew once. They scored an average of 1.2 goals per match and conceded 1.4.
- In this Premier League season, they won 9 times, lost 8 times, and drew 2 times. They scored an average of 1.95 goals per match and conceded 1.32.
- They conceded at least 1 goal in the last 7 away matches.
- They lost the last 4 away matches in the Premier League.
- More than 1.5 goals were scored in 10 of the last 11 away matches.

Head to Head:
In the last direct encounter on August 27, 2023, Liverpool won away against Newcastle United with a score of 1-2. In the last 5 direct clashes, Liverpool won all the matches, averaging 2 goals per game, while Newcastle United failed to score.

PROBABLE LINEUPS
LIVERPOOL
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

We expect a game dominated by Liverpool, especially considering its impeccable home form and the recent struggles of Newcastle United away from home.
BetMines predicts a victory for Liverpool.