Newcastle United vs. Liverpool FC

Newcastle United is home but struggling, ranked #14 in the 20-team English Premier League. The offense is a problem, tallying 17 goals in 14 matches. They come off back-to-back losses failing to score a goal against Brentford (1-0) and Manchester City (2-0). They're on a 2-5-1 run overall getting outscored 14-7. Top-ranked Liverpool FC comes to town, unbeaten over the last five games (4-0-3) beating opponents 17-4. Center-back Joel Matip missed the last game but returns for this one. Liverpool FC has dominated the series at 16-5-4 winning the last five matches including a pair of shutouts. Back the visitors in a defensive duel. Play Liverpool FC on the Asian Handicapp (-1.5) + UNDER the total.