Liverpool vs Newcastle Live Score, Preview & Prediction | LiveKoora
Liverpool welcome Newcastle United to Anfield on Saturday, January 31, for a high-profile Premier League clash kicking off at 20:00 UTC.
With Anfield traditionally a fortress and Newcastle dealing with a long injury list, this fixture leans heavily toward the hosts — but recent meetings between the two sides have often produced drama and goals. Fans searching for the Liverpool vs Newcastle live score, team news, and match insights can follow every moment live on LiveKoora.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle Today: Kick-off Time
| Date | Saturday, 31 January 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 UTC |
| Kuwait / Saudi Arabia / Iraq / Bahrain / Qatar | 23:00 |
| UAE / Oman | 00:00 (midnight) |
Match Context: Anfield Test for Injury-Hit Newcastle
Liverpool continue to assert themselves as one of the league’s strongest home sides, especially under the lights at Anfield. With the title race tightening, matches like this are ones the Reds are expected to win.
Newcastle arrive facing a major challenge. While their performances against Liverpool have been competitive in recent seasons, the Magpies travel to Merseyside missing a significant number of key players, which could severely limit their ability to cope with Liverpool’s intensity and depth.
Head-to-Head Record: Liverpool’s Long-Term Dominance
Liverpool have historically dominated this fixture.
Overall head-to-head record:
| Liverpool wins | 18 |
| Newcastle wins | 5 |
| Draws | 7 |
Recent meetings have been entertaining, often featuring goals at both ends.
Recent clashes:
| Aug 25, 2025 | Newcastle 2–3 Liverpool |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Liverpool 2–0 Newcastle |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Newcastle 3–3 Liverpool |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Liverpool 4–2 Newcastle |
Newcastle have competed bravely, but Anfield has remained a difficult destination.
Liverpool Team News & Availability
Liverpool will be without several players due to injury:
- Federico Chiesa
- Ibrahima Konaté
- Joe Gomez
- Conor Bradley
- Giovanni Leoni
- Stefan Bajčetić
Despite these absences, Liverpool retain significant quality and depth across the pitch, especially in attack and midfield.
Newcastle United Team News & Availability
Newcastle face an even tougher situation, with a lengthy injury list:
- Bruno Guimarães
- Joelinton
- Emil Krafth
- Fabian Schär
- Jamaal Lascelles
- Tino Livramento
- Jacob Murphy
These absences severely weaken Newcastle’s spine, particularly in midfield and defence, making containment at Anfield extremely challenging.
Expected Match Pattern
- Liverpool pressing high and dominating possession
- Newcastle defending deep and looking for moments on the counter
- Tempo likely to increase in the second half as Liverpool push for control
With Opta-powered stats such as possession, xG, shots, and momentum available live, this match should show a clear territorial advantage for the home side.
Liverpool vs Newcastle Prediction
Newcastle’s resilience cannot be underestimated, but the scale of their injury problems combined with Liverpool’s home strength points toward a controlled victory for the Reds.
Key Factors
- Liverpool’s strong Anfield record
- Newcastle missing multiple first-choice defenders and midfielders
- Recent H2H trend favouring Liverpool in high-scoring matches
Predicted Result
Liverpool 3–1 Newcastle United
Liverpool should create enough chances to pull clear, even if Newcastle manage to find a goal.
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