Liverpool take on the visitors Newcastle in the round 27 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Wednesday, February 26th at Anfield (Liverpool).
Liverpool suffered a painful setback recently, shockingly losing in the FA Cup to Plymouth, a struggling Championship side. However, their schedule has been incredibly packed, and despite this, the English giants put up the best record in the Champions League group stage, winning seven out of eight matches to top their group—allowing them to advance directly to the Round of 16. But there was no real break for Liverpool, as their open slots were quickly filled with domestic fixtures, including their run to the EFL Cup final. After a narrow 1-2 defeat in London in the semifinal first leg, they responded with a dominant home victory over Tottenham to book their place in the final. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, they remain at the top of the table. However, they dropped points in a dramatic Merseyside Derby, conceding a last-second equalizer against Everton, followed by a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. That said, they made a huge statement by beating Manchester City convincingly, with Mohamed Salah delivering both a goal and an assist. Despite some recent stumbles, Liverpool’s overall form remains strong, and they are determined to maintain their lead in the title race.
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Newcastle continues to impress. The Magpies secured a fourth-place finish in the Premier League in 2023—a remarkable feat considering Eddie Howe originally took over with the club battling relegation. However, their return to the Champions League proved challenging; despite putting in competitive performances against tough opposition, they finished last in their group. Domestically, they slumped to seventh place in the Premier League, and because Manchester United won the FA Cup, they missed out on even a Conference League spot. Whether this disappointment affected their approach or financial fair play concerns limited spending, Newcastle had a relatively quiet summer transfer window. Nevertheless, their season has been steady, albeit with some ups and downs. They reached the EFL Cup final after back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Arsenal in the semifinals, and they remain alive in the FA Cup, with a crucial clash against Brighton coming up. In the Premier League, Alexander Isak and his teammates continue to deliver solid performances, though they have had their fair share of losses. Last weekend, they won a thrilling 4-3 battle against direct rivals Nottingham Forest, showcasing their attacking firepower.
Newcastle has not beaten Liverpool since 2015. In fact, The Reds had won six consecutive meetings before a thrilling 3-3 draw in December under Arne Slot. With the league leaders playing at home, there’s little reason to overthink this one—back Liverpool to win with a -1.0 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Liverpool to win with. -1.0 handicap.
