Liverpool hosts Sunderland at Anfield on Saturday in an important Premier League match. This is a tough decision for bookmakers since both clubs have shown cases of brilliance, but are ultimately in the bottom half of the league table. Liverpool is running out of chances to make a run at the Premiership top four.
Liverpool has beaten Sunderland in seven of the last 10 fixtures. Sunderland has two wins, both at home, and a draw at Anfield. The last match between the two resulted in a 3-0 win for Liverpool at Anfield. Liverpool is currently struggling after three wins, a draw and one loss in the last five matches. They club showed glimpses of hope against Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend in a 3-2 loss, but now uncharacteristically sit at 16th place in the Premier League table. They have scored nine goals in the last five matches, while letting in five (including two against United).
Sunderland has been more impressive and their odds have shortened in this upcoming fixture. They have two wins, two draws and one loss in the last five matches. A win over Manchester City and draw to Arsenal last weekend sent a message to the big guns of the Premiership that they will not be walked on this season. But, they have only scored five goals in the last five matches, while letting in three.
The best value for this match is the draw. But, that isn’t necessarily the best bet. Liverpool has won 10 of their last 13 home games and Sunderland has won only two of their last 31 away games in the Premiership. Sunderland has scored only once in their last eight Premier League games against Liverpool. But, Liverpool has just one win in their last seven league games. Still, Liverpool hasn’t lost to Sunderland at Anfield in a long time and they will be looking to win back the hearts of the home faithful.
Liverpool vs. Sunderland Match Odds (provided by Party Bets)
Liverpool: 9/20
Draw: 16/5
Sunderland: 11/2