Burnley v Liverpool predictions: Reds may struggle to cope with Weghorst

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Burnley v Liverpool

When to bet

Kick-off 2pm Sunday

Best bet

W Weghorst first scorer
1pt each-way 10-1 bet365

Team news

Burnley
Charlie Taylor, Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Matej Vydra are out. Ashley Barnes may make the bench and Maxwel Cornet is fit.

Liverpool
Jordan Henderson is fit, Sadio Mane may make the bench after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Match preview

The Liverpool juggernaut rolls into Turf Moor for the kind of physical, in-your-face dust-up which Jurgen Klopp hates – and he's every reason to be wary.

Yes, it's bottom versus second but there's always been a gulf between these sides yet still their showdowns are nothing if not gruelling. In the last five seasons the Clarets have managed a couple of draws and a pair of wins and never really get battered.

They also go to post following a run of three draws, two of them against Arsenal and Manchester United.

If Liverpool win – they are 1-4 shots – then maybe it will be in a low-scoring game given Burnley's workrate, tenacity and form. They have conceded just one goal in their last three games.

The Clarets can be a threat, especially from set-plays, and Wout Weghorst has made an impressive start for his new club without finding the net. Today could be his day at a decent price.

Key stat

Burnley have lost only twice at home in the Premier League this season.

Inside info

Burnley

Penalty taker Wout Weghorst
Free-kick wizard Dwight McNeil, Maxwel Cornet
Set-piece aerial threat Ben Mee, James Tarkowski, Wout Weghorst
Card magnet Josh Brownhill, Ashley Westwood

Liverpool

Penalty taker Mo Salah, Fabinho
Free-kick wizardTrent Alexander-Arnold
Set-piece aerial threatVirgil van Dijk
Card magnetAndy Robertson

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