Liverpool will be hoping to banish the memories of their European excursions as they travel to Stoke City in search of 3 points to keep them in the Champions League picture. Stoke have been resolute in recent weeks following a shaky start although their lack of defensive responsibility will be a concern for Mark Hughes.
English Premier League – Bet 365 Stadium – Wednesday 29th November – 20:00 UK Time
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Stoke City
LiverpoolStoke City
The Potters have had an indifferent start to the campaign – beating Arsenal and drawing with Manchester United whilst shipping 7 at the hands of Manchester City. Mark Hughes’s men find themselves in 15th position and their defensive record has been uncharacteristically poor – 24 goals conceded in 12 games so far. Peter Crouch has rolled back the years this term and the former England man has notched 4 goals already this term – at a better average than a goal a game.
Liverpool
The defensive problems Jurgen Klopp has to deal with came to the fore once more in the Champions League as Liverpool let a 3 goal lead slip against Sevilla on Wednesday evening. The reds are unbeaten in their last 5 matches in all competitions since a hefty defeat to Tottenham last month and they are playing some very attractive, attacking football. Mohamed Salah has set the Premier League alight since his summer move from Roma and tops the Premier League scoring charts with 9 goals in 12 games.
Head to Head
Liverpool dominate the head to head record between the two sides with a hefty 76:36 lead in the historical records with another 40 games between the sides ending as draws. The reds did the double last season against Stoke, winning 4-1 at Anfield before winning 2-1 in the equivalent fixture at the Bet 365 Stadium thanks to goals from Phillipe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino.
Odds and Predictions
Liverpool have one of the most potent attacks in the league whilst Stoke have leaked 24 goals this term.
Both teams to score – YES– looks a good bet at 4/6 with William Hill.
Mohamed Salah has scored 9 goals this season – more than any other PL player.
Mohamed Salah to score anytime looks overpriced at 19/17 with 888 Sport.
Both teams have plenty of attacking options and aren’t known for their defensive capabilities.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a savvy bet at 8/13 with Bet Victor.
Liverpool need to win to keep pace in the race for the Top 4.
Liverpool to win the match pays a healthy 3/5 with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
Stoke City 1 – 2 Liverpool – 8/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Stoke is a notoriously tough place to go but Liverpool have plenty of attacking talent and should be able to break down the Potters. Liverpool to win the match and both teams to score pays a handsome 11/5 with William Hill.