Newcastle vs Liverpool Prediction: Salah can torment Isak-less Magpies once again

St James’ Park plays host to an iconic Premier League fixture on Monday evening (20:00 BST, live on Sky Sports Main Event) when Newcastle United face reigning champions Liverpool in their first home game of the new season.

The Magpies were held to a goalless draw by 10-man Aston Villa last weekend while Arne Slot’s Liverpool edged Bournemouth 4-2 in a chaotic opener. Read on for our Newcastle vs Liverpool predictions, team news and match odds.

Team News

Newcastle remain without Alexander Isak, who continues to train alone amid his push for a move to Merseyside.

Joe Willock is available again after injury but may only feature from the bench, while Lewis Hall is not ready to step back into the starting line-up. New signing Jacob Ramsey could make his debut in midfield, though Eddie Howe may opt for a more physical trio to combat Liverpool’s press.

As for Liverpool, Arne Slot is mulling over his four options to replace injured Jeremie Frimpong at right-back. Conor Bradley has returned to training and could feature, although his lack of match sharpness could make it a gamble.

Joe Gomez is also available while midfielders Wataru Endo and Dominik Szoboszlai are capable of filling in.

Meanwhile, Ryan Gravenberch is back from suspension and paternity leave and should slot into midfield alongside Alexis Mac Allister.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Odds

Liverpool are 11/10 favourites, with Newcastle priced at 23/10 and the draw available at 3/1.

Salah leads the anytime goalscorer market at 5/4, while Anthony Gordon is the shortest price to net for the hosts at 9/4.

Liverpool to win @ 11/10

Despite their defensive lapses against Bournemouth, Liverpool’s attacking depth looks formidable.

Hugo Ekitike combined well with Cody Gakpo, while Federico Chiesa offered plenty when he came off the bench.

Newcastle struggled to create without Isak last weekend and have now gone three games without scoring. With the Swedish striker still frozen out, the Magpies may lack the cutting edge needed to trouble the champions.

Liverpool have won 12 of their last 15 league meetings with Newcastle, including five of the last seven on Tyneside, and should have enough firepower to take all three points.

Mohamed Salah to score anytime @ 5/4

Salah opened his account against Bournemouth and has a strong record against Newcastle, scoring doubles in two of his last three league appearances against Howe’s team.

With Isak absent and Newcastle likely to sit deep, Salah’s ability to find space and finish clinically could be decisive.

He’s also scored in Liverpool’s first away game of the season in three of the last four campaigns.

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