History of the Newcastle United v Liverpool fixture
Newcastle United prepare to entertain Liverpool at St. James Park at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 77 games played, Magpies have recorded 31 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 23 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James Park was just last season, in April 2012, with Newcastle United running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sun 04 Nov | Liverpool | 1 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 01 Apr | Newcastle Utd. | 2-0 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Fri 30 Dec | Liverpool | 3 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 01 May | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Dec | Newcastle Utd. | 3 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 03 May | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 28 Dec | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 5 | Liverpool | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.
Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Reds, and 6 goals against.
Newcastle United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 34 matches.
Liverpool lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 51 from their 34 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Magpies go into their game against Liverpool in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 11 games since last home draw. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Liverpool | Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here