Newcastle Utd vs Liverpool Prop Bets - EPL Matchweek 1
Newcastle United vs Liverpool takes place at St. James' Park in EPL Matchweek 1. This preview covers key prop betting markets including goalscorer insights, both teams to score, clean sheet trends, correct score, first goal, last goal and time of first goal.
Newcastle Utd faces Liverpool at St. James' Park for Matchweek 1. Let's take a look at the Premier League Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. Sunday's fixture is priced at -215 to go OVER 2.5 Goals and +155 to go UNDER 2.5 Goals.
- Newcastle Utd had a 24-14 O/U 2.5 Goals record in EPL matches last season (meaning 24 matches saw over 2.5 goals scored and 14 saw under 2.5 goals). Liverpool had a 23-15 O/U 2.5 Goals record in EPL matches.
Goalscorer Insights
- Conversely, Liverpool's attacking record was in the top-tier of Premier League sides, scoring 63 times in the league last season to rank 4th for goals per match (1.7). Meanwhile, Newcastle Utd's defensive exploits were at the opposite end of the spectrum, allowing 55 goals in the top-flight to rank 15th for goals conceded per match (1.4).
Both Teams to Score
Looking at the Both Teams to Score market, Yes is paying -255 while No is paying +175.
- The 'Both Teams to Score' market hit in 25 of Newcastle Utd's 38 EPL matches (65.8%) last season. Comparatively, it hit in 26 of Liverpool's 38 EPL matches (68.4%).
First Half Winner
Newcastle Utd is +220 to win the first half and Liverpool is +150. The draw is +140.
- Here are their first half records in EPL matches last season.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Utd | 14-13-11 | 8-6-5 | 6-7-6 | 10-7-7 | 4-6-4 |
| Liverpool | 13-10-15 | 11-2-6 | 2-8-9 | 13-8-14 | 0-2-1 |
Second Half Winner
Newcastle Utd is +200 to win the second half and Liverpool is +130. The draw is +165.
- Here are their second half records in EPL matches last season.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Utd | 6-11-21 | 5-5-9 | 1-6-12 | 4-7-13 | 2-4-8 |
| Liverpool | 12-10-16 | 5-6-8 | 7-4-8 | 11-9-15 | 1-1-1 |
HT/FT
Newcastle Utd is +380 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Liverpool is +215.
- Newcastle Utd completed the HT/FT double in 23.7% of its EPL matches last season, while Liverpool completed the HT/FT double in 28.9% of its EPL fixtures.
To Score in Both Halves
Newcastle Utd is +210 to score in both halves, while Liverpool is +145.
- Newcastle Utd scored in both halves in 26.3% of its EPL matches last season, while Liverpool scored in both halves in 26.3% of its EPL fixtures.
Correct Score
- These are the three most common score lines from Newcastle Utd’s last 50 EPL matches.
| Scoreline | % of Matches | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 12.0% | +1000 |
| 1-2 | 12.0% | +750 |
| 0-1 | 10.0% | +1100 |
- These are the three most common score lines from Liverpool’s last 50 EPL matches.
| Scoreline | % of Matches | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 12.0% | +1300 |
| 1-0 | 12.0% | +1100 |
| 1-2 | 12.0% | +1000 |
Penalty
- Newcastle Utd was awarded a penalty in eight of its 38 EPL matches last season. Conversely, Liverpool was awarded a penalty in six of its 38 EPL fixtures last season.
Clean Sheet
Newcastle Utd is +400 to keep a clean sheet in this fixture, while Liverpool is +285.
- Newcastle Utd held its opponents scoreless in eight of its 38 EPL matches last season. Meanwhile, Liverpool held its opponents scoreless in 10 of its 38 EPL fixtures.
Win to-nil
Newcastle Utd is +600 to win to-nil, while Liverpool is +390.
- Newcastle Utd won just four of its 38 EPL matches last season while keeping a clean sheet. Comparatively, Liverpool won eight of its 38 EPL matches while keeping a clean sheet.
Lose to-nil
Newcastle Utd is +390 to lose to-nil, while Liverpool is +600.
- Newcastle Utd lost just five of its 38 EPL matches last season while being held scoreless. Comparatively, Liverpool lost only two of its 38 EPL matches while being held scoreless.
First to Score
Newcastle Utd is +105 to score the first goal, while Liverpool is -145.
- In 23 of its 38 EPL matches last season, Newcastle Utd scored the first goal. Liverpool scored first in 22 of its 38 EPL matches.
Last to Score
Newcastle Utd is +105 to score the last goal, while Liverpool is -135.
- In 11 of its 38 EPL matches last season, Newcastle Utd scored the last goal. Liverpool scored last in 17 of its 38 EPL matches.
Time of First Goal
- Here is a breakdown of when the first goal was scored in Premier League matches featuring either Newcastle Utd or Liverpool last season.
| 1-10 | 14 | +230 |
| 11-20 | 12 | +320 |
| 21-30 | 7 | +450 |
| 31-40 | 10 | +650 |
| 41-HT | 8 | |
| 46-55 | 2 | |
| 56-65 | 6 | |
| 66-75 | 5 | |
| 76-85 | 2 | |
| 86-FT | 2 |
Last Time They Met
Liverpool claimed a 4-1 victory against Newcastle Utd when these clubs last met in the Premier League at Anfield on January 31, 2026. Anthony Gordon netted the first goal of that fixture. Liverpool has now won three straight EPL matches against Newcastle Utd.
