Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Current streaks

Recent form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent form has been rather lacklustre, with the Magpies failing to secure a victory in their last eight matches across all competitions. Their last six games have seen them struggle, managing just three draws and suffering three defeats. Defensively, Newcastle have been particularly vulnerable, conceding a concerning 12 goals in these six matches, with an average of 2 goals conceded per game. The 4-0 drubbing by Celtic stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, while their most recent competitive match, a goalless draw against Aston Villa, provided their only clean sheet in this run. Despite their attacking prowess, with an average of 2.83 total goals per game, Newcastle have only managed to score 5 goals in their last 6 matches, highlighting a need for improved efficiency in front of goal as they look to climb from their current 12th position in the league table.

Liverpool

Liverpool have shown a promising start to their season, currently sitting 4th in the league after a high-scoring 4-2 victory over Bournemouth. Their recent form has been impressive, with four wins in their last six matches across all competitions. The Reds have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 17 times in these six games, averaging an impressive 2.83 goals per match. However, their defensive record has been less stellar, conceding 12 goals and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 games. Notably, all of Liverpool's recent matches have been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals in 100% of their games and both teams scoring in every match. The 4-2 win against Bournemouth and the 4-2 loss to AC Milan in a friendly stand out as particularly goal-laden encounters.

Recent home/away form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United's recent home form presents a mixed picture, with a strong run of three consecutive Premier League victories followed by a dip in performance. The Magpies enjoyed an impressive streak, including a high-scoring 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace, before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Everton. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, netting 12 times in six matches, averaging 2 goals per game. Defensively, they've been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping three clean sheets. However, their form has tailed off in recent friendlies, with a draw against RCD Espanyol and a loss to Atlético de Madrid. The statistics show an even split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals.

Liverpool

Liverpool have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with their last six matches yielding three wins, one draw, and two losses. The Reds have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five of their last six games seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Notably, Liverpool have found the back of the net in all of these matches, averaging an impressive 2 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.67 goals per game on average. The team's attacking prowess is evident, with both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures. Liverpool's away form has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses in their last five competitive matches, with their most recent outing ending in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield.