Liverpool have plenty going for them in this opener. They are unbeaten in the last 19 Premier League meetings with Newcastle, winning 14, while Newcastle come into the new campaign after a difficult pre-season and a major squad rebuild under a new manager. Liverpool, meanwhile, finished pre-season with a 2-0 win over Como, and the Wirtz–Isak combination has reportedly shown encouraging signs.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Aug 23, 2026