Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Top Goalscorer, Top Assist Odds, Key Player to Watch, and More

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Newcastle United and Liverpool are set to wrap up gameweek two with a high-profile clash at St James’ Park. In the last match of this week, drama can be expected from these off the pitch rivals in the match. Both sides come into the contest in contrasting form, adding further intrigue.

The Magpies endured a frustrating stalemate against Aston Villa in their opener. They lacked the cutting edge in the absence of Alexander Isak. In contrast, Liverpool displayed attacking firepower in a thrilling 4-2 win against Bournemouth, despite some concerning defensive lapses.

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Key Players to Watch: Top Goalscorer Odds for Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Here are the Odds to First Goal Scorer and Anytime Goalscorer for Newcastle United vs Liverpool (via FanDuel):

Player	Team	First Goal Scorer Odds	To Score Odds
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	+470	+125
Hugo Ekitike	Liverpool	+500	+150
Anthony Gordon	Newcastle United	+650	+200
William Osula	Newcastle United	+750	+220
Cody Gakpo	Liverpool	+750	+230
Harvey Barnes	Newcastle United	+800	+250

Mohamed Salah leads the goalscorer market at +470 to strike first and +125 anytime, underlining his status as Liverpool’s most reliable finisher. New signing Hugo Ekitike (+500/+150) is also expected to provide a strong attacking presence. For Newcastle, Anthony Gordon (+650/+200) and William Osula (+750/+220) are the main threats, while Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo (+750/+230) and Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes (+800/+250) are viewed as secondary scoring options.

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Top Assist Odds for Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Here are the Odds to Assist Anytime for Newcastle United vs Liverpool (via BetMGM):

Player	Team	Moneyline
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	+260
Florian Wirtz	Liverpool	+275
Hugo Ekitike	Liverpool	+320
Anthony Elanga	Newcastle United	+400
Jacob Murphy	Newcastle United	+400
Anthony Gordon	Newcastle United	+450

Mohamed Salah leads the assist market at +260, with his creativity and vision complementing his scoring threat for Liverpool. Florian Wirtz follows at +275, bringing playmaking quality in midfield, while Hugo Ekitike (+320) adds potential as a supporting striker. For Newcastle, Anthony Elanga and Jacob Murphy (both +400) are seen as strong providers, with Anthony Gordon (+450) offering an additional creative outlet.

To Score or Assist Odds

Mohamed Salah @ -135 as per FanDuel

Mohamed Salah has been the most reliable player for the Reds since he joined the club. Hence, betting on him to either score or assist is quite obvious and the odds at -135 reflect that.

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Hugo Ekitike @ +114 as per BetMGM

Newcomer Ekitike has also been reliable for Liverpool since he joined them. He has consistently either scored or assisted for the Reds. Hence, it can be a safe bet to count on him to contribute to a goal at anytime.

Florian Wirtz @ +115 as per FanDuel

Wirtz is also a newcomer to Liverpool. He was not only highly effective for Leverkusen last season, but he has also already registered a goal and an assist for Liverpool since joining them. The odds reflect that at +115 for him to either score or assist.

Newcastle United vs Liverpool Odds to Score at Least 2 Goals

Odds via FanDuel.

Player	Team	Moneyline
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	+650
Hugo Ekitike	Liverpool	+800
Anthony Gordon	Newcastle United	+1100
William Osula	Newcastle United	+1400

Mohamed Salah tops the multi-goal market at +650, reflecting his proven ability to score braces for Liverpool. Hugo Ekitike follows at +800, offering potential as a secondary striker but with less consistency at this level. For Newcastle, Anthony Gordon (+1100) provides their best chance of striking twice, while William Osula (+1400) is viewed as more of an outside option.

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.