Looking to win their first title under Arne Slot, Liverpool will hope to stop Newcastle United from ending a run 56 years without winning a title when both teams face off in the EFL Cup final on Sunday. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Slot hit the ground running at Liverpool, as they are on course to win the Premier League title this year. However, having been dumped out of the FA Cup by Plymouth and the Champions League by PSG, the Reds’ quadruple hopes have now been trimmed to just a double.
However, it could be trimmed even further as they face a Newcastle side desperate for a trophy. The Magpies have been solid under Eddie Howe, and this is their second appearance in the EFL Cup final in the last three years, having lost to Manchester United in the 2022-23 edition.
Liverpool vs Newcastle Head-to-Head
The 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield a few weeks ago, which made it 17 straight games without a win for Newcastle against the Reds.
Sunday’s final will be the 190th meeting between the two sides, with Liverpool leading 94-50.
Liverpool vs Newcastle Team News & Possible Line-ups
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold (far left) went off with an injury against Bournemouth (Credit: Imago)
The Reds might have to play Jarell Quansah in defense because Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Bradley, and Joe Gomez are all injured. However, there is good news as Ibrahima Konate is expected to be fit..
From Newcastle’s side, their attacker Anthony Gordon is suspended after getting a red card in the FA Cup against Brighton. He joins injured defenders Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, and Jamal Lascelles on the sidelines. Botman and Hall are especially big losses for the team.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) || Credit: Imago
Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Kelleher (GK); Alisson, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Gakpo
Newcastle Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Dubravka (GK); Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
Liverpool vs Newcastle Predictions & Betting Tips
Both teams are dealing with key injuries and absences heading into this one, but we expect it to still be a tight one.
However, Liverpool have more game-changers in attack and that could ultimately settle it.
Liverpool to win
Under 4.5 goals
Both teams to score
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