Liverpool vs Newcastle United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Betiball's prediction for Liverpool vs Newcastle United on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Liverpool vs Newcastle United preview before placing your bet.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United: Starting Lineups Time : 31/01/2026 16:00

Liverpool
4 - 1
Finished
Newcastle United
90+3' event Ibrahima Konate
87' event Wataru Endo / Florian Wirtz
84' event Curtis Jones / Hugo Ekitike
84' event Federico Chiesa / Mohamed Salah
67' event Florian Wirtz
59' event Alexis Mac Allister
43' event Hugo Ekitike
41' event Hugo Ekitike
event 89' Alex Murphy / Lewis Hall
event 86' Dan Burn
event 84' William Osula / Kieran Trippier
event 73' Yoane Wissa / Harvey Barnes
event 73' Jacob Murphy / Joseph Willock
event 73' Nick Woltemade / Anthony Elanga
event 45+3' Jacob Ramsey
event 36' Anthony Gordon
event 11' Anthony Gordon
90+3' event Ibrahima Konate
event 89' Alex Murphy / Lewis Hall
87' event Wataru Endo / Florian Wirtz
event 86' Dan Burn
84' event Curtis Jones / Hugo Ekitike
event 84' William Osula / Kieran Trippier
84' event Federico Chiesa / Mohamed Salah
event 73' Yoane Wissa / Harvey Barnes
67' event Florian Wirtz
event 73' Jacob Murphy / Joseph Willock
59' event Alexis Mac Allister
event 73' Nick Woltemade / Anthony Elanga
43' event Hugo Ekitike
event 45+3' Jacob Ramsey
41' event Hugo Ekitike
event 36' Anthony Gordon
event 11' Anthony Gordon
Liverpool Liverpool
Substitutions
#14 Federico Chiesa
#3 Wataru Endo
#17 Curtis Jones
#25 Giorgi Mamardashvili
#73 Rio Ngumoha
#26 Andrew Robertson
#47 Calvin Ramsay
#42 Trey Nyoni
#65 Amara Nallo
Liverpool Liverpool Newcastle United Newcastle United
17Shots8
7Shots on Goal2
11Fouls7
7Corner Kick11
7Free kick11
1Offside3
1Yellow card3
23Aerial21
1Save3
10Successful Tackles7
6Interceptions7
23Long pass16
3Assist0
4Successful center5
3Substitution5
7Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post1
15Head Success7
3Blocked3
10Tackle7
6Dribbles3
15Throw-in17
412Passes326
86Attacks71
49Dangerous attacks47
3Corner Kicks(HT)8
7BigChances0
3BigChancesMissed0
11ShotsInsideBox4
6ShotsOutsideBox4
44DuelsWon35
1.95ExpectedGoals0.33
1.55xGOpenPlay0.21
1.95xGNonPenalty0.33
2.58xGOT0.54
41Touches In Opposition Box21
16AccurateCrosses24
29GroundDuelsWon28
15AerialDuelsWon7
38Clearances21
Newcastle United Newcastle United
Substitutions
#9 Yoane Wissa
#18 William Osula
#27 Nick Woltemade
#37 Alex Murphy
#23 Jacob Murphy
#4 Sven Botman
#32 Aaron Ramsdale
#67 Lewis Miley
#61 Leo Shahar
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Ibrahima Konate - Liverpool
89' Newcastle United — substitution: Alex Murphy / Lewis Hall
87' Liverpool — substitution: Wataru Endo / Florian Wirtz
86' Dan Burn - Newcastle United receive a yellow card
84' Liverpool — substitution: Curtis Jones / Hugo Ekitike
84' Liverpool — substitution: Federico Chiesa / Mohamed Salah
84' Newcastle United — substitution: William Osula / Kieran Trippier
73' Newcastle United — substitution: Yoane Wissa / Harvey Barnes
73' Newcastle United — substitution: Jacob Murphy / Joseph Willock
73' Newcastle United — substitution: Nick Woltemade / Anthony Elanga
67' Goal! Florian Wirtz - Liverpool
59' Alexis Mac Allister - Liverpool receive a yellow card
45+3' Jacob Ramsey - Newcastle United receive a yellow card
43' Goal! Hugo Ekitike - Liverpool
41' Goal! Hugo Ekitike - Liverpool
36' Goal! Anthony Gordon - Newcastle United
11' Anthony Gordon - Newcastle United receive a yellow card

How We Build the Liverpool vs Newcastle United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Liverpool vs Newcastle United on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Liverpool's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Newcastle United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Liverpool and Newcastle United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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