Paul Merson, Chris Sutton and Mark Lawrenson are all predicting a win for Liverpool tomorrow evening. Newcastle United will head to Anfield looking to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign, but Jurgen Klopp's side are favourites for the Premier League title once more.
The Reds have had an indifferent start to the campaign but picked up their first win of the Premier League season with an emphatic 9-0 win over newly promoted side Bournemouth. The win only reaffirmed Liverpool's title credential's and they'll be looking to build on that result on home soil.
Eddie Howe's side are currently one point above the Reds with one win and three draws from their opening four games of the season. The Magpies have picked up where they left off last season, but will head to Anfield with a number of key players missing.
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Here's what the pundits have had to say about Newcastle's chances later this week:
Paul Merson
Speaking to Sportskeeda, Paul Merson said: "Newcastle United have started the season well and scored a stunning last-minute winner through Allan Saint-Maximin to salvage a point against Wolves last weekend. Liverpool, on the other hand, finally clicked after a run of three winless games as they absolutely raced off the blocks to demolish Bournemouth 9-0.
"It was only a matter of time before Liverpool returned to their best and I expect them to build on it with another win. Eddie Howe is a good tactician and his teams usually don't get blown away, so I'm going for a tight 2-0 win for Liverpool.
"Bobby Firmino was the star of the show for Liverpool against Bournemouth and I saw shades of the player who knitted that iconic front three for Liverpool two or three years ago. He enabled the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to get into dangerous positions and score goals, so we all know what a good player he is.
"It's been a struggle for him over the past 12 months or so, but he could be a key player for Jurgen Klopp if he carries on like this. Luis Diaz is doing well at the moment and this is a player I really like.
"That said, I want to see him produce those performances week in and week out and not be a flat track bully, as he's someone who'll have to take more responsibility this season due to Sadio Mane's departure.
"With Thiago Alcantara set to return to the squad in the coming weeks and the likes of Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho impressing for Liverpool against Bournemouth, I don't think Liverpool will spend over the odds to bring a midfield player in. Don't get me wrong, they could still sign someone, but they won't do it just for the sake of it."
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle United
Mark Lawrenson
Speaking to Paddy Power, former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson said: "It remains to be seen if their new £60m striker is ready for Newcastle’s trip to Anfield, but what we do know is that they’re very good defensively under Eddie Howe. I think we can all imagine the way they’re going to play at Liverpool, sitting in and hoping to contain their opponents.
"The gloom has lifted around Liverpool after Saturday’s result. The fact they scored nine goals is just mad when you think about it – you might say they should’ve saved a few of those for Wednesday night! I’ll still go for them to make it back-to-back wins, though Newcastle might nick a goal. 2-1 to Liverpool is my prediction."
Chris Sutton
Former Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Sutton is predicting a tough afternoon for Newcastle. He told the BBC: "We all think Liverpool are back following that big 9-0 win but Newcastle are a dangerous team. However, they are missing Callum Wilson and there is an injury concern over Allan Saint-Maximin, who would be a massive miss for them.
"There is a possibility we could see their new signing, Alexander Isak start. You know Newcastle will give it a go with how Eddie Howe plays but I think Liverpool will carry on at home and I think they will have too much. Sutton's prediction: 4-0"
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