Liverpool FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Liverpool FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Anfield.
- Liverpool FC 5 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United FC 5 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Mark Scholes
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Eddie Smart
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Newcastle United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | AC Milan | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Everton FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Southampton FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 04 Dec | Burnley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | Brentford FC | H | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| Liverpool FC | Newcastle United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #9 |
| 9 | Points | 8 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 3 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 1 |
| 7 | Scored | 9 |
| 4 | Conceded | 9 |
| +3 | GD | +0 |
| 1.80 | PPG | 1.60 |
| 40% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
Liverpool FC are 6th (9 pts). Newcastle United FC are 9th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Liverpool FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Liverpool FC
| Alexander Isak | 4 G | |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 G | 3 A |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 G | |
| Victor Munoz | 1 G |
Newcastle United FC
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Anfield!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jurgen Klopp might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 7' Jonjo Shelvey adds to his 0 season tally! Newcastle United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 12' It is a cagey affair so far. Liverpool FC in their trying to find a way past Newcastle United FC's compact .
- 15' Newcastle United FC ring the changes. Jamal Lewis has done his job and it is now time for Matt Ritchie to step up.
- 20' Newcastle United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 21' What a moment for Diogo Jota! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
- 25' Mohamed Salah does the damage! The net is bulging and Liverpool FC surge ahead!
- 30' Sadio Mane has been relatively quiet despite scoring 110 goals in his last 412 appearances.
- 35' Newcastle United FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Joe Willock scoring 1 goals.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joelinton.
- 50' Newcastle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' Ryan Fraser has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 55.
- 60' Liverpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 60.
- 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 70' It’s a booking for Liverpool FC player. Jordan Henderson gets a Yellow card.
- 74' Another substitution for Liverpool FC to replace Mohamed Salah by Roberto Firmino on 74 minute.
- 79' The Newcastle United FC bench stirs into life. Allan Saint-Maximin is withdrawn and Callum Wilson gets his opportunity.
- 84' A quiet spell here at Anfield. Newcastle United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 86' Isaac Hayden has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- 87' GOAL! Trent Alexander-Arnold fires home to make it 3-1!
- 87' Another change for Newcastle United FC made on 87 minute. Ryan Fraser leaves to be changed by Joe Willock.
- 90' James Milner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thiago Alcantara on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Liverpool FC 3-1 Newcastle United FC.
Lineups
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 15
- 10
-
11
Mohamed Salah ↓ Roberto Firmino 74'
- 32
- 66
- 26
- 20
-
6
Thiago Alcantara ↓ James Milner 90'
- 5
Bench
-
9
Roberto Firmino ↑ 74'
-
7
James Milner ↑ 90'
- 12
-
8
Naby Keita ↑ 74'
- 21
- 18
- 62
- 76
- 7
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Ryan Fraser ↓ Joe Willock 87'
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 14
- 19
- 8
- 23
-
12
Jamal Lewis ↓ Matt Ritchie 15'
- 10
- 7
Bench
- 34
-
9
Callum Wilson ↑ 79'
- 16
- 36
- 26
- 2
-
11
Matt Ritchie ↑ 15'
- 24
-
28
Joe Willock ↑ 87'
Coach
Eddie Howe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 9 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Cody Gakpo | 3 |
| Sadio Mane | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Curtis Jones | 2 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 2 |
| Naby Keita | 2 |
Head to Head
Liverpool FC Form
Newcastle United FC Form
2021-12-16
Liverpool FC
3–1
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-12-12
Leicester City FC
4–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-12-04
Newcastle United FC
1–0
Burnley FC
W
2021-11-30
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Norwich City FC
D
2021-11-27
Arsenal FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-11-20
Newcastle United FC
3–3
Brentford FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.32
Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Liverpool FC to win 70% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Liverpool FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
30%
Liverpool FC or Newcastle United FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
9%
1 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6%
4 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3.1%
0 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC
| Handicap | Liverpool FC covers | Push | Newcastle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 23% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.