In the final match of the second round of the English Premier League on August 25, Newcastle will play Liverpool on their own field. The rivals crossed paths three times last season, and on two occasions the Magpies were able not to lose to the Merseysiders, and in the last game they beat them in the League Cup final. What can you expect from the match today and which exact bets should you choose? - it will tell you our betting tip
Command Analysis
Newcastle United
Current form
Newcastle ended last season with two defeats in the final rounds of the Premier League. So far, it has not been possible to interrupt the series of failures. There were four defeats and two draws in six friendly matches. Next, Aston Villa failed to beat them in the opening round of the Premier League (0-0). Thus, at the moment, the Magpies are on a nine-match winless streak, which is alarming.
In the match against Aston Villa on the road, Eddie Howe's men dictated their playing conditions, had a tangible advantage, but they could not bring the matter to victory. The Magpies scored 16 shots on the Birmingham goal, and from the 66th minute they played in the majority, but they failed to open the Lions' defense. Alexander Isak's attacks are noticeably lacking in the final stage. The situation with him is still unclear. The footballer himself is eager to leave the club, one of the options for the transfer is Liverpool, he even arranges strikes, but the management does not want to let go of the leader.
Disqualifications and injuries
According to the coach's decision, Isak will not play today. The appearance of midfielder Joseph Willock on the field is questionable.
Interesting betting trends
Newcastle, taking into account all the tournaments, cannot win in nine matches in a row.
In the previous five matches of the forty in the Premier League, more than two goals were not scored.
In six of Newcastle's last eight Premier League matches, at least one of the teams has failed to score goals.
A draw in the first half was recorded in four consecutive matches involving Newcastle.
Liverpool kicked off the new season with a Super Cup match with Crystal Palace. It didn't work out for the Merseysiders to take the trophy right away. The main time of that meeting ended in a 2-2 draw, and the Eagles were more accurate in the penalty shootout.
After the setback, Arne Slot's team faced Bournemouth in the first round of the Premier League. This time, the attack showed itself in all its glory, scoring four goals, but at the same time, the opponent was allowed to score twice. So far, Liverpool's obvious problems are in defense, they have missed twice from Crystal Palace and Bournemouth - this is too much for the current champion. In the match with the cherries, the Slot team lost a two-goal advantage. Chiesa saved the game by scoring in the 88th minute, and Salah scored in the fourth minute.:2. Overall, the Merseysiders' game left a lot of questions.
It should be noted that Jeremy Frimpong was injured in the game against Bournemouth. Conor Bradley should be covering the right flank instead, but he's injured. As a result, there were problems on the right flank literally at the start of the season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Frimpong and Bradley are injured and will not play today.
Interesting betting trends
In the previous six matches involving Liverpool in the Premier League, there was an exchange of goals scored.
At least three goals have been scored in five of the Merseysiders' last six Premier League matches.
In three of the last four matches, Liverpool have won in the first half.
Liverpool defeated Newcastle in seven of the previous nine head-to-head matches, taking into account all tournaments
For Liverpool, the upcoming game is of fundamental importance, because in the last face-to-face meeting in the League Cup final, the Magpies beat the Merseysiders and won the trophy. The rematch factor has not been canceled. Overall, Liverpool is playing well against Newcastle, and has won seven of the last nine face-to-face matches. Eddie Howe's team cannot win for nine matches, in the duel with Aston Villa, little happened in the final stage of the attacks, obviously the situation with Isak negatively affects the game and the situation in the team. The Merseysiders are having problems defensively, but the offensive line is on top, we don't think that at the moment the hosts are ready to play on equal terms with the reigning champion.
Our betting tip is for Liverpool to win by a factor of 2.05
Liverpool's defense regularly malfunctions, conceding two goals each from Crystal Palace and Bournemouth. It is unlikely that the guests will be able to win a landslide victory today, they will have to demonstrate their maximum in attack again, where there is an excellent selection of performers. Most likely, we will see a productive match with the Merseysiders again.
The second bet is a total of more than three goals with a coefficient of 1.80
A bet on the exact difference in the bill
Liverpool, due to a significant advantage in attack, is able to achieve a comfortable victory and avoid a nervous ending. In two of the four previous victorious head-to-head matches, the Merseysiders won with a two-goal advantage, which we are waiting for this time.
The betting tip is a Liverpool victory with a two–goal advantage with a coefficient of 6.00
xG (from English "expected goals" translates as "expected goals") is the sum of the probabilities of scoring chances, a mathematical value calculated taking into account the parameters of potential scoring chances, which include shots on goal and dangerous moments without finishing shots.
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