Both Liverpool and Burnley return to Premier League action this weekend after both recorded emphatic wins in the third round of the FA Cup last time out. Indeed, the Reds won 4-1 at home to Barnsley, while the Clarets beat Millwall 5-1 at Turf Moor.
Now back in the English top flight, Liverpool will be looking to cement their place in the top four of the table, while Burnley could close the gap on points needed to escape the relegation zone with an unlikely victory themselves. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how this clash pans out at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
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Liverpool vs Burnley prediction: Reds to maintain unbeaten run?
Key stats
- Liverpool are unbeaten in 11 games in all competitions.
- Burnley have only picked up four away points all season.
- Liverpool have won the previous six H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Burnley
Bar their FA Cup showing, Liverpool have not been too prolific in front of goal of late. They should win this match, but the margin may not be as big as some may expect.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool largely favoured by bookmakers
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Liverpool are unsurprisingly the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw is rated at just over 15%, while a Burnley victory on their travels is given just over a 9% chance.
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Most recent H2Hs: Liverpool aiming for seven successive wins
As mentioned before, Liverpool have won the last six meetings between the two sides. Five of those have been to nil as well, conceding just one Burnley goal.
Liverpool preview: No fresh concerns
Liverpool have reported no fresh concerns in their squad ahead of this clash. Mohamed Salah could make a return though after Egypt were knocked out 1-0 by Senegal in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo & Ekitike
Last five results:
- Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley
- Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
- Fulham 2-1 Liverpool
- Liverpool 0-0 Leeds
- Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Burnley preview: Worrall and Flemming close
Joe Worrall and Zian Flemming are close to a return, but this game may come too soon for them. Lyle Foster may have also recovered from illness for urnley.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK); Laurent, Esteve, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Edwards, Anthony & Broja
Last five results:
- Burnley 5-1 Millwall
- Burnley 2-2 Manchester United
- Brighton 2-0 Burnley
- Burnley 1-3 Newcastle
- Burnley 0-0 Everton
Player to watch: Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz is certainly starting to settle in at Liverpool. Another goal and assist against Barnsley has helped the German continue his fine form, and he will be aiming to influence the game in a similar way against Burnley.