Liverpool vs Newcastle Preview: Both Teams Play Twice This Week, Liverpool Must Defeat Their Away Struggler at Home

At 4 AM Beijing time on February 1st, the 24th round of the Premier League will witness a Champions League-caliber match with Liverpool hosting Newcastle.

Key highlights of Liverpool vs Newcastle include:

First:Team conditionsAfter 23 rounds of the Premier League, Liverpool holds a record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, accumulating 36 points and ranking sixth, while Newcastle has 9 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with 33 points placing them ninth. In the last Premier League match, Liverpool lost 2-3 away to Bournemouth, ending a 13-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, but midweek they thrashed Qarabag 6-0 at home in the Champions League; Newcastle lost 0-2 at home to Aston Villa, ending a 4-match unbeaten league run, and drew 1-1 away at Paris in the Champions League midweek.

Second:Both teams face two matches this week, with Liverpool aiming to overcome their away struggles on home turfBoth sides are playing twice this week, leaving their players fatigued. Comparatively, Liverpool has expended less energy than Newcastle, who used a lot of effort in their away match against Paris. Also, Newcastle tends to struggle away from home, and Liverpool, aiming for a top-five finish, must fight hard to secure points. Both teams are strong, and with new signings integrating, Liverpool's strength is sure to improve. Additionally, Liverpool enjoys home advantage in this match. Therefore, Liverpool is favored to win at home against Newcastle and claim all three points, ending a five-match winless streak in the league!

In their last six encounters, Liverpool leads with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, holding the upper hand.

Injury and suspension updates: Liverpool hasIsak, Bradley, Gomez, Leon, Flanagan, Konate (doubtful); Newcastle hasKrafth, Joelinton, Schar, Livramento, Russel (doubtful).