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Predicted Newcastle XI vs Liverpool

Sun 23 Aug, 16:30EPL

● Predicted XI · Newcastle vs Liverpool
27
Woltemade
21
Livramento
12
Thiaw
4
Botman
3
Hall
67
Miley
7
Joelinton
39
Guimarães
19
Elanga
29
Touré
18
Osula

Confidence rings appear once 20 fans have predicted.

Live. This XI updates as new predictions come in.

Newcastle predicted lineup vs LiverpoolEARLY CROWD

Newcastle are expected to line up in a 4-3-2-1 at home to Liverpool in the EPL: N. Woltemade in goal, a back four of T. Livramento, M. Thiaw, S. Botman and L. Hall, and W. Osula leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 15 predictions, so it is not settled yet.

  1. GKN. Woltemade
  2. RBT. Livramento
  3. CBM. Thiaw
  4. CBS. Botman
  5. LBL. Hall
  6. CML. Miley
  7. CMJoelinton
  8. CMBruno Guimarães
  9. CAMA. Elanga
  10. CAMB. Touré
  11. STW. Osula

Early crowd pick from 15 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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E. Howe, Newcastle manager
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E. Howe
Since Nov 2021
Transfers
In· 4
  • Bamba from MonacoTransferJul '26
  • Steur from AjaxTransferJul '26
  • Touré from 1899 HoffenheimTransferJul '26
  • JaouenTransferJun '26
Out· 8
  • Targett to Hull CityFree agentJul '26
  • White to CreweTransferJul '26
  • Ashby to LutonLoanJul '26
  • Tonali to TottenhamTransferJul '26
  • Hernes to GroningenTransferJun '26
  • Gordon to BarcelonaTransferJun '26
  • Trippier to WolvesFree agentJun '26
  • McArthur to YorkFree agentJun '26
Formation tendency
4-3-3most-used · 16 of last 30
4-3-3
53%
4-2-3-1
33%
3-5-2
3%
4-1-4-1
3%

Last Season's Most Common Newcastle XI

Based on 58 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Woltemade scored a penalty in 2025/26.

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Stats & Facts

Newcastle

What is Newcastle's predicted lineup?
Newcastle are expected to line up in a 4-3-2-1 at home to Liverpool in the EPL: N. Woltemade in goal, a back four of T. Livramento, M. Thiaw, S. Botman and L. Hall, and W. Osula leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 15 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-3-2-1): N. Woltemade, T. Livramento, M. Thiaw, S. Botman, L. Hall, L. Miley, Joelinton, Bruno Guimarães, A. Elanga, B. Touré, W. Osula.
Who started Newcastle's last match?
Newcastle's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (3-5-2): N. Pope, M. Thiaw, S. Botman, D. Burn, J. Murphy, J. Willock, Bruno Guimaraes, J. Ramsey, L. Hall, W. Osula, N. Woltemade.
What was Newcastle's last result?
Newcastle lost to Fulham 0–2 on 24 May 2026.
When did Newcastle last win?
Newcastle last won on 17 May 2026, beating West Ham 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Newcastle?
N. Woltemade is Newcastle's first choice penalty taker, with W. Osula next in line. Woltemade scored a penalty in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Newcastle in the 2025-26 season?
M. Thiaw leads with 51 starts for Newcastle across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Newcastle use most often?
Newcastle have used a 4-3-3 in 40 of their 58 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Newcastle goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
N. Pope has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Newcastle in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
Which Newcastle defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
M. Thiaw has made the most starts as defender for Newcastle in the 2025-26 season, starting 51 matches.
Which Newcastle midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
S. Tonali has made the most starts as midfielder for Newcastle in the 2025-26 season, starting 47 matches.
Which Newcastle forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
A. Gordon has made the most starts as forward for Newcastle in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
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