There are 5 matches to be played in the English Premier League on Saturday. One of which takes place at Anfield as Liverpool welcome Burnley to the home of the champions.
The hosts are well clear at the top of the table and are now chasing new Premier League records. Burnley have 49 points to their name and could still finish as high as 5th in the table so have plenty of motivation.
Liverpool come into the match having defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 3-1 away from home on Wednesday night. It was their second win in succession following the extremely disappointing 4-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City. The loss at the Etihad Stadium is the only defeat Liverpool have suffered in the 5 matches they have played following the lockdown.
Home form in the Premier League has been exceptional and Liverpool have won each of their last 24 home league games. You must go back to the 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace on the 23rd of April 2017 to find the last time Liverpool lost a home Premier League match.
Scoring goals has not been a problem at home in the league for Liverpool. They have managed to score 2 or more goals in each of their last 7 home Premier League games. Defensively they have also been good and Liverpool have kept 7 clean sheets in their last 9 home league matches.
Despite uncertainty behind the scenes and a heavy 5-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City immediately following lockdown, Burnley have been doing well in the Premier League. Following that loss at the Etihad Stadium, Burnley have defeated Watford at home plus picked up victories at Crystal Palace and most recently West Ham United. They were also close to defeating Sheffield United at home before conceding a late equaliser.
Trends show Burnley have lost only one of their last 6 away Premier League matches. There have been some good victories including wins at Manchester United and Southampton. Burnley have found the back of the net in 4 of their last 6 away league games and have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 4 on the road.
However, their recent record against Liverpool is poor and Burnley have lost each of the last 4 meetings between the teams. In fact, Burnley have beaten Liverpool only once in their last 11 encounters.
Team news and Liverpool look set to be without Joel Matip and Jordan Henderson until the end of the season. Dejan Lovren remains a doubt but every other player should be available.
Burnley travel without 3 players due to injury. Ben Mee, Jack Cork and Matthew Lowton are out but striker Ashley Barnes could be available.
Burnley can be a tough team to breakdown but they have struggled against Liverpool in recent games. With records on the line, expect the host to come out and pick up maximum points, scoring at least 2 goals in the process.