Liverpool fans will be hoping their team can get back on track with 3 points against Burnley when the sides meet on Thursday night. We take a look at the game from a betting angle.
Liverpool have slipped to 4th on the table after a disappointing run that has seen them have 3 draws and a loss in their last 4 starts. They enjoyed the better of the first-half at home to Manchester United on the weekend, but failed to convert their chances and then in the second-half were somewhat fortunate to get away with a point.
They have played 9 matches at home this season and won their first 7, but has subsequently drawn to West Brom and Manchester United. The last 4 Liverpool League matches would have delivered for under 2.5 goal backers. Anfield, bar the last 2 games, has been a ground for overs backers though with 7 of the 9 matches reaching 3 goals or more at an average of 3.2 goals per game.
Burnley are sitting just above the relegation zone at the time of writing. They have lost 3 and won 1 of their last 4 games. Last time out they were beaten 1-0 away by West Ham and their last 4 games have all finished with 1-0 margins, 3 of them unfortunately going against Burnley. Burnley have really battled on the road this season winning just 1 of 9 and losing 5 games and their away games have been relatively low scoring averaging 2 goals each. Only 3 of the 9 matches delivering profits for over 2.5 goal backers.
Looking at head-to-head stats, Burnley managed to get a point from this fixture last season and, in fact, they have managed 2 draws in their last 3 visits to Anfield.
BETTING – Click here to bet
Liverpool 2/9
Draw 23/4
Burnley 13/1
Suggested Bet: Goals Home Team 3 or more at 19/20
Recent stats suggest this will be a low scoring game, but I got the feeling against Manchester United that Liverpool might be ready to click again and if they can find their scoring touch against Burnley there is every chance they can run riot.
Looking at the First Goal Scorer market I fancy Sadio Mane at 4/1. He hasn’t been at his prolific best, but when his team needs him he more often than not steps up to the plate.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
