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August 23, 2026 β’ St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
EPL PREVIEW β’ August 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
Pitch Matchup: Liverpool (0-1-0) plays Newcastle United (0-1-0) at St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Liverpool
Visiting Side
Record
0-1-0
Newcastle United
Home Side
Record
0-1-0
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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LIV
|
0 | 2 | 2 |
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NEW
|
1 | 1 | 2 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
50%
Liverpool
VS
50%
Newcastle United
Projected Score
LIV 2
-
NEW 2
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 3 categories
- Liverpool commands better ball control (avg 59% possession).
Liverpool
STAT
Newcastle United
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Newcastle United plays on familiar turf at St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Liverpool Could Win
Liverpool has produced 1.40 goals offensively.
Why Newcastle United Could Win
Newcastle United has generated 1.80 goals on their side.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Newcastle United's superior backline can neutralize the opposing attack.
Game Details
St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
52,630
Closing Odds
Line: LIV -105 | O/U: 3.5
Team Leaders
Team Total Shots
Yoane Wissa
4
Team Accurate Passes
Lewis Miley
29
Team Total Shots
Cody Gakpo
6
Team Accurate Passes
Virgil van Dijk
49
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Liverpool (47.6%)
Newcastle United (52.4%)
Total Submissions: 55 circles
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