Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, had an impressive start to the new season, when they beat Bournemouth 4-2. Meanwhile, Newcastle drew 0-0 with Aston Villa in round 1.
If Liverpool score against Newcastle, they will equal their record for the club's longest consecutive scoring streak in the English top flight (36 matches between March 2019 and February 2020).
Newcastle is Liverpool's favorite opponent. The Reds ( Liverpool's call-up) have won five of their last seven Premier League away games against Newcastle, drawing the other two.
Overall, Liverpool have been unbeaten in their last 17 Premier League meetings against the Magpies (N Newcastle's nickname), with 12 wins and 5 draws, since a 2-0 away defeat in December 2015.
However, in the meeting in the 2024-2025 English League Cup final, Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1. This match took place at the neutral ground of Wembley.
The last two visits to St. Petersburg were at St. Petersburg. James' Park and Liverpool both fell behind, but came back to win 2-1 in the 2023-24 season and drew 3-3 in the 2024-2025 season.
Mohamed Salah has been directly involved in 18 goals against Newcastle in the Premier League (10 goals, 8 assists). The Egyptian striker has provided at least one assist in his last six games against Newcastle.
Overall, in the last 15 goals Liverpool have scored against Newcastle in the Premier League, Salah has contributed 11 goals (scored 4 goals, assisted 7 goals).
If he scores one more goal, Salah (currently with 187 goals) will rise to 4th place in the list of the greatest strikers in the Premier League, behind Alan Shearer (260 goals), Harry Kane (213 goals) and Wayne Rooney (208 goals).
Liverpool have scored 90 goals in 39 Premier League games under coach Arne Slot so far, an average of 2.3 goals/match. This is the best ratio among Liverpool coaches in this playground.
For Newcastle, they also have reason to believe in a victory against Liverpool. Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle have won their first home game in their last three seasons.
In addition, the "Magpies" (the team's nickname) also won their last 3 matches when playing on Monday, not even conceding a goal. However, they have played all three of these matches away.
As for Liverpool, they have not lost their first away match in the last 10 Premier League seasons (7 wins, 3 draws), since a 1-3 loss to Manchester City in the 2014-2015 season.
Liverpool have scored 124 goals against Newcastle in Premier League history. Only Tottenham (125 goals) and Arsenal (125 goals) have been the opponents Liverpool have scored more goals in this competition.
Newcastle have won six of their last seven home games. Their most recent defeat at St. Petersburg. James' Park was 0-1 with Everton in the final round of the 2024-2025 season.
Jacob Murphy has been involved in 10 goals in his last 12 Premier League appearances at St. Petersburg. James' Park (5 goals, 5 assists). He will be a threat to Liverpool.
