The last game of the 17th round of the English Premier League will take place in Liverpool. Late on the evening of December 16, Liverpool will take on the outsider team Newcastle at the Anfield arena. The match will start at 23:00 Moscow time.
The upcoming match involves two teams that play with completely different tournament goals and objectives. On the one hand, while the hosts are fighting for the league title, the guests, on the other hand, are trying to climb out of the bottom of the standings. In such a situation, our prediction for the Liverpool vs Newcastle match may be useful to bettors.
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp’s team has continued to move through the tournament without slowing down. After 16 rounds played, the Merseysiders have 37 points and second place in the standings. Only one point separates Liverpool from first place. Klopp’s team can achieve maximum results, but it is becoming more and more difficult to do so. Liverpool’s hard 1-0 victories over Wolverhampton and Aston Villa provide proof for this assumption.
Newcastle
It seemed that the team of Eddie Howe would begin to rectify their unenviable position in the standings after their success against Burnley. However, in the next round, the Magpies were again among the losers. This time, on Matchday 16, Newcastle lost 0-4 away to Leicester. Newcastle is firmly stuck in 19th place in the standings. The team has only 10 points gained.
Head-to-head statistics
At the official level, Liverpool and Newcastle have met 179 times. In 86 games, the victory was celebrated by the Merseysiders; while in 49 games, victory was on the side of the “Forty”. A draw was recorded in the other 44 matches.
Prediction
Liverpool’s victory is only a matter of time. In such a situation, it is much more interesting to bet on goals scored. It is likely that only Jurgen Klopp’s charges will score. Our prediction for the Liverpool vs Newcastle match is that only Liverpool will score.
Probable result – Both teams will score, option “No”.
