Fresh starts at St James' Park as new managers debut
A new era begins for both clubs as Newcastle United host Liverpool with both sides looking to secure their first points of the campaign and establish early European credentials.
Newcastle United enter the season under the guidance of Matthias Jaissle, who joins after a successful stint in Saudi Arabia where he remained unbeaten at home. Currently 9th with 38 games remaining, the Magpies are aiming to extend a solid opening-day record that has seen them avoid defeat in their first league match for four consecutive seasons.
Liverpool arrive at St James' Park with Andoni Iraola making his managerial debut for the Reds. Occupying 6th place at the start of the term, Iraola brings a personal 18-game unbeaten streak from his previous role. However, the visitors must address poor away form from the 2025-26 season, which ended with a 1-1 draw at Brentford and nine total losses on the road.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Liverpool are the stronger side — 73 rating points clear of Newcastle.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
NewcastleLiverpoolGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
NewcastleLiverpoolWhole season, home and away combined — Newcastle 5 games, Liverpool 5 games.
NewcastleLiverpoolPast meetings.
Their recent form.
No recent matches recorded.
Where they sit in the table.
Premier League (England) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
