EFL Cup Final: Liverpool vs. Newcastle Picks — Slot to Pick Up First Silverware of the Season? (Mar 16)

The first major piece of silverware to be handed out in the 2024-25 season will be determined on March 16, 2025, as Liverpool and Newcastle collide in the EFL Cup Final.

Liverpool will be aiming to win the competition for the third time in four seasons, while Newcastle are playing in their second final in two seasons after losing to Man United in 2022-23.

Odds

Liverpool Hold Clear Advantage

Liverpool holds the clear advantage based on the previous meetings between the sides.

The Reds have won seven of the last eight meetings, which includes a 2-0 win in the previous match between the sides in February. Newcastle are winless against the Reds since a 2-0 success in December 2015.

Liverpool vs. Newcastle Key Stats

• Newcastle haven’t won a major honor since 1954-55; losing in five domestic cup finals in the last 70 years.
• Liverpool have won their last three domestic cup finals since losing in the 2016 EFL Cup final.

Liverpool Team News

Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley aren’t fit enough to return for Liverpool on Sunday. But, Slot is likely to name his strongest possible starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

C. Kelleher (GK); T. Alexander-Arnold, V. van Dijk, I. Konate, A. Robertson, R. Gravenberch, C. Jones, M. Salah, D. Szoboszlai, C. Gakpo, D. Nunez

Newcastle Team News

Eddie Howe will be without a number of stars, with Anthony Gordon missing due to a suspension. Lewis Hall and Sven Botman are both ruled out due to injuries.

Possible Lineup

M. Dubravka (GK); K. Trippier, F. Schar, D. Burn, T. Livramento, B. Guimaraes, S. Tonali, Joelinton, H. Barnes, J. Murphy, A. Isak

Liverpool vs. Newcastle Picks

Newcastle will be without a number of first team stars for their biggest match of the season on Sunday.

Defensive injuries will leave them light against a free-scoring Liverpool side. Therefore, it is incredibly challenging to overlook the prospect of a win for Arne Slot’s side at Wembley.