On Sunday, as Burnley takes on Liverpool at Turf Moor, the title challengers will clash with the relegation candidates in Premier League action with kickoff at 5 pm.
In their last match, Burnley held Manchester United to a draw, while Liverpool won 2-0 at home to Leicester City in theirs.
Dutchman Wout Weghorst used his tremendous height advantage to get the better of Man United’s Harry Maguire in midweek to inspire Burnley to a well-deserved point against Ralf Rangnick’s side.
Paul Pogba’s smart finish had propelled Man United into the ascendancy, but after Weghorst used his size to spin Maguire all ends up, Jay Rodriguez completed the job to give Burnley something to build on.
Burnley drew 0-0 against Arsenal and Manchester United, a result that was no mean feat for the Clarets, who had developed a resilient nature of old. Since then, the new-look attack has not begun to fire on all cylinders.
Liverpool have been the Premier League’s most prolific attack this season. But some promising young players might be able to fill in when they inevitably begin to age.
Diogo Jota scored two goals on his full debut against Leicester City, but Luis Diaz made the biggest impact by assisting Jota’s first goal before scoring Liverpool’s fourth of the night.
Burnley vs Liverpool Head to Head
Both sides have 15 games against each other with hosts taking 2 wins while opponents with 11 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Burnley 1-1 Manchester United
- Burnley 0-0 Watford
- Arsenal 0-0 Burnley
- Burnley 1-2 Huddersfield
- Leeds 3-1 Burnley
Away
- Liverpool 2-0 Leicester City
- Liverpool 3-1 Cardiff City
- Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool
- Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool
- Liverpool 3-0 Brentford
Burnley Team News
Burnley boss Sean Dyche said that Maxwel Cornet will be fine for this one, although the attacker had to come off with a thigh problem against Man United. Charlie Taylor is closing in on a return from an ankle injury but may not be risked from the start given Erik Pieters’s strong midweek showing, while Matej Vydra and Johann Berg Gudmundsson remain out.
Liverpool Team News
Mane and Salah will be back on the Anfield pitch—if their injury problems leave them fit enough to play—in Liverpool’s Premier League home match against Leicester City. Jordan Henderson may also appear after suffering from back pain, which was why he was rested for the midweek Champions League match.
Prediction and Odds
Although Burnley have several games in hand over the clubs above them in the league, the goal-shy Clarets are likely to find it hard to beat a resolute Liverpool defense.
- Liverpool Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Jota to Score
