Liverpool vs Newcastle United: Prediction, kick-off time, how to watch on TV and team news | OneFootball

Carabao Cup glory is up for grabs as Liverpool and Newcastle United go head-to-head in the final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

For Liverpool, this is a chance to put more ground between themselves and Manchester City in the all-time winners’ list.

By contrast, Newcastle could ascend the throne for the first time in their second showpiece appearance in three years.

How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United

TV channel: ITV and STV will broadcast the game on free-to-air coverage, starting at 5.30 pm BST before the 6.30 pm kick-off.

Live stream: ITVX and the STV Player – both free via mail subscription – will provide a live stream.

Sky Sports subscribers can watch the game live on the Sky Go website or app.

Liverpool’s road to the final

Arne Slot’s charges began their Carabao Cup journey with a stunning 5-1 home victory against West Ham United in the third round despite falling behind early.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton couldn’t stop the Reds from setting up a semi-final tie against Tottenham Hotspur, although both made valiant attempts.

Liverpool prevailed via a single-goal margin in both clashes before pulling off a second-leg comeback to defeat Spurs in the last four, emerging 4-0 winners at Anfield after a late 1-0 loss in London.

As a result, the Merseyside powerhouse will feature in the Carabao Cup final for a record-extending 15th time, boasting an indomitable record in this fixture.

They have won ten of their 14 previous title-deciding matches in this competition, including a 1-0 triumph against Chelsea in Jurgen Klopp’s farewell campaign last season.

Newcastle United’s road to the final

Newcastle made it out of their third-round tie against Nottingham Forest by the skin of their teeth, needing penalties to overcome the Premier League’s surprise package.

Everything since has been plain sailing for Eddie Howe’s charges.

Although a 1-0 home victory against lower-league AFC Wimbledon didn’t brim with conviction, the Magpies made statement wins against Chelsea and Brentford over the next two rounds.

Both successes came by two-goal margins before they beat Arsenal in both legs of their mouth-watering semi-final tie via an identical 2-0 scoreline.

Seeking their first-ever Carabao Cup trophy, Newcastle will fight for the prize for the third time, aiming to avenge a 2-0 heartbreak in the 2023 final against Manchester United.

Liverpool team news

Slot’s team suffered a massive injury blow ahead of this encounter as Trent Alexander-Arnold sustained a knee problem in a heart-wrenching Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

In addition to the star right-back, Liverpool will be without Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez, meaning Jarell Quansah could start on the right flank as an emergency solution.

Despite being subbed off against PSG, Ibrahima Konate is in contention for the starting XI and could line up next to Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the Reds’ backline.

Newcastle United team news

Prodigious left-back Lewis Hall is out with a foot issue, joining long-term absentee Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles on the sidelines.

However, Anthony Gordon’s absence through suspension threatens to derail Newcastle’s attacking potential.

The English forward has been among Howe’s standout performers this season, and replacing him in such a high-stakes showdown won’t be simple.

Newcastle may turn to Harvey Barnes to fill the vacancy on the left wing, with Jacob Murphy the front-runner to provide the supporting cast to Alexander Isak on the right.

Prediction

Although Liverpool are on the verge of winning the Premier League title, a dismal Champions League exit to PSG banished the feel-good factor at Anfield.

However, Liverpool’s experience in these match-ups could give them the cutting edge as Slot bids to win his first piece of silverware at the club.

It won’t be a walk in the park by any stretch of the imagination, but the Merseyside powerhouse should climb to the podium and extend Newcastle’s trophy drought.