Newcastle United FC vs Liverpool FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Liverpool FC — Premier League at St. James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Liverpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Andre Marriner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Liverpool FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Southampton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Newcastle United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 May | FC Barcelona | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | FC Porto | A | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Chelsea FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United FC | Liverpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #12 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Newcastle United FC are 19th (0 pts). Liverpool FC are 12th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Newcastle United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Martin Dubravka has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 13' What composure from Virgil van Dijk! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 18' Fabian Schar has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 47 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Christian Atsu does the damage! The net is bulging and Newcastle United FC surge ahead!
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Liverpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 28' Against the run of play, Mohamed Salah has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 33' Liverpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United FC in their trying to find a way past Liverpool FC's compact .
- 43' A quiet spell here at St. James' Park. Newcastle United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Fabian Schar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 54' The Venezuela Salomon Rondon breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 2-2!
- 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Liverpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 64' The travelling Liverpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' Georginio Wijnaldum makes way for Xherdan Shaqiri at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Liverpool FC.
- 71' Newcastle United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Liverpool FC backline.
- 73' Mohamed Salah makes way for Divock Origi at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Liverpool FC.
- 78' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jurgen Klopp might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 83' Dejan Lovren makes way for James Milner at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Liverpool FC.
- 86' Sensational shot from Divock Origi. Liverpool FC is back in the lead.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for James Milner on 90 minutes.
- 90' A change in the Newcastle United FC ranks — Fabian Schar exits the field as Yoshinori Muto enters on 90.
- 2-3 the final result. Newcastle United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Fabian Schar ↓ Yoshinori Muto 90'
- 4
- 12
- 3
- 6
- 14
- 19
- 11
- 30
- 17
- 9
Bench
-
13
Yoshinori Muto ↑ 90'
- 26
- 8
- 10
- 15
- 18
- 23
Coach
Rafael Benitez
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 14
- 10
-
11
Mohamed Salah ↓ Divock Origi 73'
-
6
Dejan Lovren ↓ James Milner 83'
- 66
- 26
- 4
- 5
- 15
- 3
Bench
- 21
- 22
-
27
Divock Origi ↑ 73'
-
7
James Milner ↑ 83'
- 12
- 32
-
23
Xherdan Shaqiri ↑ 66'
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 9 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Sadio Mane | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Anthony Gordon | 2 |
| Curtis Jones | 2 |
| Naby Keita | 2 |
| Divock Origi | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United FC Form
2019-05-04
Newcastle United FC
2–3
Liverpool FC
L
2019-04-27
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
D
2019-04-20
Newcastle United FC
3–1
Southampton FC
W
2019-04-12
Leicester City FC
0–1
Newcastle United FC
W
2019-04-06
Newcastle United FC
0–1
Crystal Palace FC
L
2019-04-01
Arsenal FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.76
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Liverpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Liverpool FC
77%
Newcastle United FC or Liverpool FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Liverpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
0 – 1
15.2%
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 2
10.5%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 4
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Liverpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 14% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 25% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.