The lights at Anfield will shine this Saturday night for an important Premier League match as Liverpool faces Newcastle United. Both teams are looking to get back on track after mixed results in Europe.
Liverpool is currently in a tough situation, with no wins in their last five league games, including four draws and a last-minute loss to Bournemouth. Despite a strong 6–0 victory in the Champions League against Qarabağ, they need to secure their first league win of 2026 to get back into the top four.
Newcastle, on the other hand, is coming off a solid 1–1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain, which advanced them to the Champions League play-offs. However, they have struggled away from home, with a long-standing issue at Anfield, where they haven’t won a league match since April 1994, registering 29 games without a win (D5 L24).
Liverpool vs Newcastle United – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- VAR: Craig Pawson
- Last Meeting: Newcastle 2–3 Liverpool (25 Aug 2025), Premier League
Team News
Liverpool
Liverpool’s manager is dealing with injuries as Jeremie Frimpong is out after suffering an injury against Qarabağ, joining Conor Bradley on the sidelines. Joe Gomez is also unavailable due to a hip problem. Alexander Isak remains out as he recovers from a broken leg. On a positive note, Ibrahima Konaté is back in training and expected to play, with Curtis Jones also fit to return after missing the last match due to illness.
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe will decide late on the fitness of Bruno Guimarães, who traveled to Paris but only trained lightly due to an ankle issue. Joelinton is definitely out for a few weeks after a groin injection. Newcastle also has several players, including Fabian Schär, Tino Livramento, and Emil Krafth, needing treatment.
Form
Liverpool
Liverpool’s current form shows a frustrating five-match winless streak in the Premier League (D4 L1), including a recent 3–2 loss at Bournemouth and a 1–1 draw with Burnley. However, they have been successful in Europe, recently defeating Qarabağ 6–0.
Importantly, Liverpool is unbeaten in their last 18 league matches against Newcastle (W13 D5) and has scored at least twice in their last eight home games against them. They have also been strong in the closing moments of games, scoring 13 goals in the last 15 minutes this season.
Newcastle United
Newcastle’s recent performance includes a 1–1 draw at Paris Saint-Germain and a 3–0 win over PSV. However, they are looking to recover from a 2–0 defeat at home to Aston Villa. Their away form is concerning, as they have struggled to score in six matches this season, with 70% of their away goals coming from only two games. They’ve also conceded 12 goals in the last 15 minutes of games—an area where Liverpool excels.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké
Newcastle United Predicted XI: Pope; Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Miley, Ramsey, Tonali, Hall; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon
How to Watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United?
The match will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage starting at 19:00 GMT before the 20:00 kick-off.
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