Liverpool host Newcastle United this weekend aiming to strengthen their grip on a top four place in the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have scored nine goals in their last two matches, thrashing Porto 5-0 away in the Champions League before demolishing West Ham United 4-1 at Anfield.
They head into Saturday’s game third in the table, two points behind Manchester United but four ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea.
The Reds may be high in confidence, but Rafa Benitez’s relegation-threatened Magpies are unbeaten in their last four league games and will be eager to extend that run this weekend.
Liverpool are priced at 2/9 to win the game, with Newcastle on offer at 10/1. The draw is available at 9/2, but check out Bitstarz bonus code 2018 offers before wagering on the game.
Jordan Henderson is also back in contention, but Nathaniel Clyne remains unavailable for first-team selection.
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will play no part against his former club due to a knee injury, while Islam Slimani is sidelined with a thigh strain.
Striker Dwight Gayle faces a late fitness test before the game, but Jesus Gamez has failed to recover from an ankle injury.
Liverpool have won just of their last seven meetings with Newcastle and they were held 2-2 when the two sides met at Anfield back in 2016.
A repeat of that scoreline can be backed at 20/1 and having scored in eight of their last nine matches away from home in the league the visitors could cause Liverpool some problems.
Liverpool have conceded in each of their last six matches at home in all competitions and backing both teams to score at odds of 5/6 could pay dividends.
The last four fixtures at Anfield have produced 21 goals and over 4.5 goals in the match at 9/4 may also be worth an interest.
Mohamed Salah remains in superb form for Liverpool and has scored in each of their last four Premier League games. He is priced at 9/4 to bag two or more this weekend and that seems a decent bet.
With Newcastle just two points above the relegation zone they desperately need to take something from Saturday’s fixture, but it’s difficult to imagine them stopping Liverpool in their current form.
A home win and over 3.5 goals in the match can be backed at 27/20 and that looks to be the call in this one.
