Liverpool will be aiming to extend their strong recent run when they welcome Newcastle United to Anfield for Thursday’s Premier League clash.
Jurgen Klopp’s men have won each of their last seven fixtures in all competitions and go into this match four points adrift of leaders Manchester City with a game in hand.
Liverpool vs Newcastle latest odds
Unbeaten in 25 home games against this opposition, Liverpool are clear 1/8 (1.13) favourites with bet365 to maintain the pressure by coming out on top yet again.
Newcastle have lost five and won none of their eight league away matches this season and are 18/1 (19.0) outsiders to secure a first victory at this ground since 1994.
Both encounters between this duo last season resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 8/1 (9.0) on them cancelling each other out once more.
Liverpool vs Newcastle first goalscorer
Mohamed Salah is the obvious first goalscorer bet at 11/5 (3.20) after hitting the net 21 times in 22 appearances this campaign, with Sadio Mane priced at 4/1 (5.0) after a run of six games without a goal.
Top scorer Callum Wilson is the visitors' 12/1 (13.0) favourite to open the scoring with a seventh league goal of the season, while Allan Saint-Maximin offers tempting value at a lengthy 25/1 (26.0).
Liverpool vs Newcastle preview
While they eventually collapsed to a 4-0 defeat against Leicester, Eddie Howe’s side went in only a goal behind at the break at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
In fact, Youri Tielemans’ penalty is the only first-half goal they have conceded in four matches since their new manager took his place on the sidelines - conceding six out of seven goals in the second period so far.
They will therefore back themselves to frustrate a Reds team that have struggled for a breakthrough in the last couple of matches, grabbing a 94th-minute winner at Wolves before needing a second-half penalty to see off Aston Villa in successive 1-0 league victories.
Liverpool vs Newcastle tips & predictions
With Liverpool clearly not quite at full speed during this hectic December period, odds of 20/21 (1.95) offer decent value on Newcastle ensuring the majority of goals aren’t scored until after half-time for their fourth game in five.
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Highest-scoring half: second at 20/21 (1.95) for a 2.5pt stake with bet365
