Liverpool FC is looking to improve their defense, as they meet with Sheffield United, who is in desperate need of wins. These two teams are actually far from each other when it comes to their league table. Liverpool sits at the second of the league table with 31 points from their 14 matches, including their recent win against Fulham. However, on that match, Liverpool‘s defense is not as impressive, an area which they need to improve here. On the other hand, Sheffield is at the bottom of the league table, at the 20th, with just five points. Sheffield is from a devastating 5-0 loss against Burnley, which made them lose their confidence. Moreover, it is no longer surprising that Liverpool dominates Sheffield with their previous matches. This meeting is on December 7, 2023, at 3:30 AM (GMT+8).
Liverpool FC
Liverpool’s defence struggled against Fulham in Sunday’s Anfield match. Fortunately, they managed to score four goals to secure their 11th win from 11 home games in 2023-24. The Reds’ victory also added to their list of memorable Premier League contests this season. Man City and Spurs’ 3-3 draw further solidified their position in the midweek round of fixtures, two points below leaders Arsenal. Liverpool’s last six games on the road in all competitions have ended in victory. Additionally, each of their 10 away matches resulting in both goals and concedes. Liverpool’s four-game winless run away to promoted teams in the top flight also offers Sheffield United hope, but they have five successive Premier League wins against the Blades.
Liverpool face a defensive injury concern with Joel Matip being forced off in their match against Fulham due to a knee problem. Klopp has confirmed Matip will not be a short-term absentee. Ibrahima Konate is ready to return to the XI, and other players are pushing for recalls.
Sheffield United
Sheffield’s recent run to the Premier League was marked by seven consecutive defeats, setting a new record. However, Saturday’s match against Burnley saw a series of goals, including Jay Rodriguez’s quickest goal in the Premier League this season. The Blades board had been supporting manager Chris Heckingbottom, but Saturday’s five-goal defeat pushed him out of his role. Sheffield United confirmed that Heckingbottom had been relieved of his duties. Chris Wilder, who guided Sheffield United back to the top flight in 2019-20, is now tempted to return for a homecoming. With a four-point gap to 17th-placed Luton, Sheffield remains below the dotted line. However, failure to keep a clean sheet in the 2023-24 season could potentially put an end to their hopes of a win.
Wilder’s first game will see the Blades without striker Oli McBurnie due to elbow injuries in a loss to Burnley. Right-back George Baldock is likely unavailable for Wednesday, and Chris Basham, Tom Davies, Rhys Norrington-Davies, John Egan, Daniel Jebbison, and Rhian Brewster are also out.
Prediction:
Liverpool FC (2.5)
Odds: -0.92
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