Predicted Lineups
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Endo, Mac Allister; Jota, Nunez, Diaz
Burnley possible starting lineup:
Trafford; Assignon, O'Shea, Esteve, Vitinho; Gudmundsson, Berge, Brownhill, Odobert; Datro Fofana, Foster
Liverpool and Burnley are set to clash in an eagerly anticipated Premier League encounter. Burnley, currently languishing in 19th place, seek to improve upon their recent form, having settled for a 2-2 draw against Fulham. Meanwhile, Liverpool, perched atop the league standings, aim to rebound from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in their last outing.
In head-to-head encounters, Liverpool boasts a strong historical record against Burnley, winning 60 out of 127 matches, compared to Burnley's 38 victories. Moreover, Liverpool has dominated recent encounters, winning eight of the last 10 Premier League meetings and emerging victorious in the last four with an impressive 8-0 aggregate scoreline. Burnley, on the other hand, has struggled away from home against Liverpool, managing just one win in their last nine encounters at Anfield.
Furthermore, Burnley faces an uphill battle against top-table opponents, having failed to secure a win in their last six matches against such teams in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Liverpool's bid for title contention suffered a setback with their defeat against Arsenal, halting their impressive 15-match unbeaten run in the league. However, Liverpool remains formidable at home, boasting an unbeaten streak of 23 matches in the Premier League.
Considering Liverpool's depth and recent performances, including standout displays from players like Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz, the hosts are favored to emerge victorious. While Burnley has displayed glimpses of potential, they face a daunting task against Liverpool's formidable lineup. Therefore, Liverpool is expected to secure the win in this encounter.