A Liverpool side currently on a freefall will be looking to get things back on track on the road this weekend as they take on Sheffield United. The match schedules for Sunday at Bramall Lane, with a kickoff at 10:15 pm.
The defending champions have lost four straight league matches for the first time since their 2011/12 season. What is more shocking is that the side has picked up fewer points this calendar year than their Sunday opponents.
A year ago before this clash, Liverpool enjoyed a 44 unbeaten run, a record-equaling 18-match winning streak, and sat an unprecedented 22 points clear of the table. The New Year’s turn brought many misfortunes for the Reds while managing to lose six of their last nine Premier Leagues in 2021.
Four of those defeats have come on the bounce ahead of this game; the only respite comes in the Champions League’s form win over RB Leipzig. Another loss this Sunday would make it five top-flight defeats in a row for the first time since 1953.
On the other hand, Sheffield United conceded 1-0 to relegation, battling Fulham to tarnish their run in the Premier League. The side has lost 20 league outings in their last 25 matches this season. Chris Wilder’s men have the worst attacking record in the league this season with just 15 goals so far.
Sheffield United vs. Liverpool Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with Sheffield United taking home 0 wins while Liverpool with four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Fulham 1-0 Sheffield United
West Ham 3-0 Sheffield United
Sheffield United 1-0 Bristol City
Sheffield United 1-2 Chelsea
Man City 1-0 Sheffield United
Away
Liverpool 0-2 Everton
RB Leipzig 0-2 Liverpool
Leicester City 3-1 Liverpool
Liverpool 1-4 Manchester City
West Ham 1-3 Liverpool
Sheffield United Team News
Chris Wilder contends with an injury crisis in his defensive backline, with John Egan, Jack O’Connell, Jack Robinson, and Chris Basham set to miss out on the Sunday’s clash. The missing figure of Jayden Bogle continues to leave a headache for Wilder.
Liverpool Team News
Jurgen Klopp contends the same injury crisis in the backline, especially after Jordan Henderson limped off the pitch with a groin injury. Other defensive injuries include Joe Gomez, Fabinho, Virgil Van Dijk, Joel Matip, and James Milner.
Prediction and Odds
Even though Liverpool has fallen, we cannot discredit the defending champions in finding their form.
Liverpool Win
Goals Under 2.5
Home: No Goal
