Liverpool vs Burnley Predictions and Betting Tips
One solitary game is scheduled for Thursday in the Premier League as Liverpool welcome Burnley to Anfield. The Reds, who are without a league win in four games will hope to finally secure this much-needed victory. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Since gaining promotion back in the 14/15 season, The Clarets have managed only one victory in this fixture- one that dates back to the beginning of the 16/17 season. As such, the Reds have proved to be the dominant force in this fixture having failed to lose since, and dropping points on only two occasions.
Reds fall into 4th place
Liverpool certainly doesn't have it easy this time around compared to their title-winning triumph last season. They had quite a healthy lead as at this time last year, however, this season is quite different as they currently sit in 4th position. This sudden fall into the final UEFA Champions League spot was caused by them failing to secure a victory in their last four Premier League games. A brilliant performance in goal from Alisson earned them a point against fellow title rivals Manchester United last time out. Will the Reds finally break that four-game jinx?
Season of struggle for the Clarets
Sean Dyche guided Burnley to a 10th place finish at the end of the 19/20 season- Their second-best finish in the English top-flight. This season hasn't proved to be as fruitful, at least at the moment, given that they're just hovering above the relegation zone in 17th place. The Clarets lost their second consecutive league loss away at Wet Ham courtesy of an early Antonio strike. Will they, somehow, manage to league Anfield with a positive result?
Liverpool vs Burnley Team News
van Dijk and Gomez are still ruled out long term while Jota and Tsimikas doing well with their knee injuries. Matip is rated doubtful. Sean Dyche doesn't have much injury concerns with only Taylor and Dunne rated doubtful.
Liverpool possible starting XI:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Henderson, Fabinho, Robertson; Thiago, Wijnaldum, Shaqiri; Mane, Salah, Firmino
Burnley possible starting XI:
Pope; Pieters, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; Gudmundsson, Westwood, Brownhill, Brady; Wood, Barnes
Liverpool vs Burnley Prediction: 2-0
Liverpool's problems have mostly been in front of goal as opposed to their defence which is quite unlikely given the long-term absence of Gomez and van Dijk. However, we expect their fearsome front-three to get on the scoresheet this Friday against an out-of-sorts Burnley outfit.
