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Kick-off: Friday, 31 January 2026, 20:00
Competition: Premier League (Round 24)
Venue: Anfield
Suggested Bet: Liverpool – Half-Time / Full-Time
Liverpool return to Premier League action desperate to arrest a worrying domestic slide. Despite being reigning champions, Arne Slot’s side are without a league win in five matches (D4, L1), a run that has seen them slip out of the top four. However, confidence should be significantly boosted after Wednesday’s emphatic 6–0 demolition of Qarabağ, a result that secured automatic qualification to the Champions League last 16 and reminded everyone of Liverpool’s attacking ceiling.
That European rout was badly needed after last weekend’s damaging 3–2 defeat at Bournemouth, where a late concession underlined the defensive issues currently plaguing the Reds. History is also looming uncomfortably, with Liverpool at risk of becoming the first side since 1954 to go winless in their opening six league matches of a calendar year. A return to Anfield, where they’ve been far more reliable, feels crucial at this juncture.
Newcastle arrive on Merseyside buoyed by a credible 1–1 draw away to PSG in midweek Champions League action, a result that showcased their resilience on the European stage. Eddie Howe’s men trail Liverpool by just three points in the league, keeping European qualification firmly within reach.
That said, domestic form has been far less encouraging. Newcastle have failed to score in their last three Premier League matches (D1, L2) and continue to struggle away from home, blanking in six of their 11 league trips this season. With only two away wins all campaign, closing the gap to the top four here looks a tall order.
This fixture has been brutally one-sided in recent years. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League meetings with Newcastle (W13, D5) and haven’t lost to the Magpies at Anfield in 29 league games (W24, D5). It’s Newcastle’s joint-longest winless away run against any opponent in their top-flight history.
Liverpool have scored a joint-league-high 13 goals after the 75th minute this season.
The half-time result matched the full-time result in 9 of Liverpool’s 11 home league games.
Four of Newcastle’s last five matches finished under 2.5 goals.
The half-time scoreline was repeated at full-time in 9 of Newcastle’s 11 away league games.
Mohamed Salah is once again chasing history for Liverpool and could become the first player in Premier League history to record 10 goals and 10 assists against a single opponent. His influence late in matches remains decisive, especially at Anfield.
For Newcastle, Harvey Barnes is one to watch off the bench or late on, with nine of his 12 goals this season coming after half-time, including his only previous strike against Liverpool.
Liverpool’s defensive concerns may deepen if Jeremie Frimpong’s midweek injury proves serious, while Newcastle were without Joelinton in Europe and his availability remains uncertain.
Anfield has consistently brought out Liverpool’s best in this matchup, and Newcastle’s away struggles make this a difficult assignment for the visitors. With Liverpool often starting quickly at home and Newcastle rarely turning games around on the road, the Half-Time / Full-Time Liverpool win stands out as a strong angle.
Best Bet: Liverpool to lead at half-time and win at full-time
