Liverpool vs Newcastle United: Analysis and Prediction of the Premier League match

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.