Match Preview
A major Premier League fixture takes place at Anfield as Liverpool host Newcastle United. This matchup usually brings intensity, fast transitions, and long spells where one team tries to control the tempo while the other waits to strike. With points at a premium in the second half of the season, it feels like the kind of game that can shape momentum for weeks.
Liverpool at home typically aim to press high, win the ball back quickly, and turn territory into waves of pressure. Anfield games often follow a familiar pattern: Liverpool push the pace early, pin opponents deep, and look for quick combinations around the box. The key is efficiency. If Liverpool dominate without scoring, the match can become tense and more open than they want.
Newcastle are built to punish teams who take risks. They can defend in a compact shape, compete strongly in duels, and then explode forward when the first pass out is clean. If Newcastle can survive Liverpool’s strongest spells and keep the scoreline level, they will believe they can hurt Liverpool on the counter or from set pieces.
The first goal matters massively. If Liverpool score early, they can control the rhythm and force Newcastle to open up. If Newcastle score first—or keep it 0-0 deep into the second half—pressure rises and every moment becomes sharper.
TV Broadcast and Livestreams
Broadcast coverage depends on your country. In the UK, this fixture is listed on major sports schedules (such as Sky’s match coverage pages), but you should still confirm the exact TV channel and streaming options with your local Premier League rights holder.
Match Information
| Date | Saturday, 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kick-off Time | 8:00 PM UK Time (GMT) / 1:30 AM Sri Lanka Time (1 February) |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Competition | English Premier League 2025/26 |
Odds (1X2)
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| 1 Liverpool | ~1.80 |
| X Draw | ~3.70 |
| 2 Newcastle | ~4.40 |
Note: Odds are indicative and may change closer to kick-off depending on team news and market movement.
Form & Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Team | Style Snapshot |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | High pressing, fast attacking waves, and strong home momentum when they win second balls and keep opponents pinned back. |
| Newcastle | Compact defensive phases, dangerous transitions, and real threat from set pieces and direct attacking moments. |
Matchup feel: Liverpool will try to control territory and create sustained pressure. Newcastle will aim to stay organised, survive the strongest spells, and punish mistakes in transition.
Key Battles to Watch
- Liverpool’s press vs Newcastle’s build-out: Can Newcastle play through pressure without losing the ball in dangerous areas?
- Transitions: Liverpool must avoid sloppy turnovers when committed forward, because Newcastle can break fast.
- Set pieces: Tight games at Anfield can swing on one corner or one well-delivered free-kick.
- First goal: It shapes everything either Liverpool control, or Newcastle belief and a tense finish.
Prediction
Final Score Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle
Prediction: Liverpool’s home pressure should produce the clearer chances over 90 minutes, but Newcastle have enough transition threat to make this uncomfortable. Expect a competitive match with momentum swings and a few big moments at both ends.
Best Bet Ideas (safer style): Liverpool draw no bet, or Over 1.5 total goals. A conservative angle is Under 3.5 goals if you expect a tight, tactical second half.