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Newcastle United is a pretty tough opponent for Liverpool, but that doesn't mean Liverpool isn't tough enough when competing at home in today's match. Because even without Salah, Liverpool still has to be considered as a strong team this season because so far Liverpool's strength is still visible, so it is not worth underestimating Liverpool just because one of their mainstay players is going to the Africa Cup of Nations. Today's match for Liverpool will probably be much more interesting because Liverpool really need to distance themselves from Aston Villa who are currently starting to continue to show their fangs and skills in every match.
If I refer to several local newspapers, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Kloop, confirmed that Mo Salah and Wataru Endo will leave the team after the match against Newcastle. Salah goes to the African Cup, while Endo goes to the Asian Cup. well, we'll see whether these two players will miss the match against Newcastle. apart from all that, Liverpool needs to win in this match to widen the points gap from the teams below their ranking. in this match, three points is the result that must be achieved by the Red. moreover, this match was held at Anfield, Liverpool's headquarters. well, Liverpool shouldn't have any problems in this match when they host Newcastle. the reason is, Newcastle's condition and performance are not in a good condition. in the last five matches played by Liverpool, Eddie Howe's squad was only able to win 1 match. in the two matches before this match, Newcastle lost to Luton and Forest. obviously, this situation was not pleasant at all for Eddie Howe and his squad. moreover, Newcastle will visit Anfield, Liverpool's home ground.
Now we refer to betting options, Liverpool with odds @1.46 and while Newcastle @6.20, there is a quite obvious gap between these two teams. my guess is that this match will offer quite an exciting and tough fight. even so, we also have to see what Eddie Howe and his squad will do. what is certain is that both teams want full points. Liverpool wants to widen the points gap from the teams below them, while Newcastle will try to get back on the right track and at the same time improve their ranking in the standings. my estimation, the result of this match is only a slight goal difference. there are several factors, it is very likely that Liverpool will win this match with a score of 2-1, it could also be the other way around. or, this match ends in a draw. ideal option for me handicap -1.5 @1.73 Newcastle. well, let's wait for the final result of this match.