Liverpool FC are looking to boost their hopes of claiming the Premier League title, by earning three points against Sheffield United. These two teams are from the opposite ends of the league table coming into this game. Liverpool is currently one of the teams who are in tight race for the title, and it is not impossible for them to win the title. Due to their campaign, Liverpool are currently at the second of the league table with 67 points, just a point behind the top. Meanwhile, Sheffield seats at bottom of the league table with just 15 points. Despite being at the bottom, Sheffield are still fighting for their survival in the Premier League. The meeting between these two teams is on April 5, 2024, at 2:30 AM (GMT+8).
Liverpool FC
Liverpool secured their seventh Premier League win of the season by beating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at Anfield. Danny Welbeck led the Seagulls into a two-minute lead, but the Reds turned the game around with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah scoring goals. With nine games remaining, Jurgen Klopp’s team is currently top of the table and holds the advantage in the three-way title race. They are two points clear of second-placed Arsenal and three points better off than reigning champions Manchester City. Pep Guardiola believes Liverpool are now the “clear favourites” to win the title, but the race remains tight. Liverpool has won 17 of their last 28 Premier League matches at Anfield, which could work for their advantage.
Liverpool are missing several key players due to injury. This includes Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, Joel Matip, Ben Doak, Thiago Alcantara, and Stefan Bajcetic. Fortunately, Andrew Robertson and Curtis Jones returns. Ibrahima Konate is in contention for a return at centre-back. Meanwhile, Ryan Gravenberch, Harvey Elliott, and Cody Gakpo are also pushed for recall.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United were on course to secure their fourth Premier League victory of the season last weekend when they were leading 3-1 at home to Fulham. However, Bobby De-Cordova Reid pulled one back for the Cottagers. Additionally, in-form striker Rodrigo Muniz scored a spectacular acrobatic goal to restore parity in the 93rd minute, securing a point for the Blades. Defensive errors proved to be Sheffield United’s undoing. Moreover, Chris Wilder had nine matches remaining to help the Blades reduce the seven-point gap to safety. Despite this, Sheffield United avoided defeat for the second consecutive game, drawing with both Fulham and Bournemouth. They head into Thursday’s clash at Liverpool with four points from their last three away fixtures, twice as many as they accumulated in their first 11 on the road this season.
Sheffield United’s treatment room is full of injured players, including Chris Basham, John Egan, Max Lowe, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Rhian Brewster, Tom Davies, George Baldock, and Daniel Jebbison. Vinicius Souza and Oliver Arblaster are assessed before kickoff. However, Cameron Archer is doubtful. McBurnie and Diaz are expected to continue in attack.
Prediction:
Liverpool FC (2.5)
Odds: -0.88
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