Liverpool vs Newcastle

8/3- Liverpool are in the middle of a purple patch they have hit this season, they have registered a victory in all of their last 4 matches which includes a Champions League victory over Inter Milan. The reds are in red hot form and have just a single loss in the last 10 matches and will be taking on Newcastle at home this weekend. While Liverpool is on the 4^th spot, the visiting opponents are on the 13^th spot and have registered no win in their last 10 matches and are just three points above the relegation zone. Liverpool also hold an advantage as they have defeated Newcastle earlier this season while Newcastle were playing on their home ground. Also a factor that would work in favour of the reds is that they have just lost a single game at home while Newcastle have managed just a couple of victories away from home this season. Also in the 29 matches played between the sides in the past 15 years Liverpool have managed to win 16 while Newcastle have just 7 wins to their credit while the remaining 6 have been draws.

Liverpool will be very confident after they were able to beat West Ham United 4-0 at home earlier this week and would be looking to imitate the performance. Torres and Gerrard will be the two players the fans and the side would expect to score goals. Also playing at home they would have a good amount of back up from the crowd and anything less than a victory would be disappointing for them.

Newcastle on the other hand would like to improve on their performances as the same level of performances would see them in the bottom three by the end of the season. Viduka would have to deliver in the absence of Martins and the side desperately need some points and even a draw at this stage would be cheered.

Prediction: 2-0, Liverpool win