Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Magpies Set to End 17-Game Winless Run Against Reds?

Premier League action continues as Newcastle United host Liverpool at St James' Park on August 25, 2025, with kickoff set for 11pm East African Time.

This Round 2 fixture will be officiated by Simon Hooper as both teams look to make their mark early in the 2025/2026 campaign.

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The Magpies will be eager to secure their first win of the season, while Liverpool aim to build on their opening victory and establish themselves as title contenders from the outset.

Liverpool have made a strong start to their Premier League campaign, sitting in fourth place with three points after an impressive 4-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth in their opening fixture.

The Reds are already showing their attacking prowess with four goals scored, though their defense conceded twice. Newcastle, meanwhile, occupy 15th position with a single point following a goalless draw against Aston Villa.

The Magpies will be desperate to climb the table with a positive result at home, while Jürgen Klopp's men have an opportunity to potentially move to the top of the standings with another win, depending on other results.

Newcastle United have struggled to find winning form recently, with their last five matches yielding two draws and three defeats.

The Magpies began their Premier League campaign with a goalless stalemate against Aston Villa on, following a disappointing pre-season that included losses to Atletico Madrid and K-League All Stars, plus draws against Espanyol and Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool, by contrast, have been in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches. The Reds kicked off their Premier League season with an entertaining victory over AFC Bournemouth, after drawing with Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

Their pre-season ended strongly with consecutive wins against Athletic Bilbao and Yokohama F.Marinos.

The recent history between these sides has produced some thrilling encounters, with Liverpool holding a slight edge with two wins to Newcastle's one, plus two draws in their last five meetings.

Their most significant recent clash came in the EFL Cup Final at Wembley on March 16, 2025, where Newcastle United claimed a memorable 2-1 victory with Daniel Burn and Alexander Isak scoring before Federico Chiesa's late consolation in the 90th minute.

Their last Premier League meeting at Anfield in February 2025 saw Liverpool win 2-0 through goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

The previous encounter at St James' Park in December 2024 ended in a dramatic 3:3 draw, with Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Fabian Schaer scoring for Newcastle, while Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah (twice) found the net for Liverpool.