Liverpool will have more records in sight when they welcome Burnley to Anfield for Saturday’s Premier League clash.
Having already won the league with more games to spare than any other team, the Reds now have the opportunity to set a new record points total.
Liverpool vs Burnley Latest Odds
With 92 points under their belt after 34 matches, they are priced at1/4 (1.25) with bet365 to move three closer to Manchester City’s 100-point total from the 2017/18 season with a victory here.
However, Sean Dyche’s men have taken 10 points from the last available 12 and can be backed at 10/1 (11.00) to remain in the hunt for European football by pulling off a shock win against the champions.
Just one of the last 14 meetings between this pair has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 19/4 (5.75) available on this one finishing up all square.
Liverpool vs Burnley Team News
Jordan Hernderson is a doubt after suffering a knock to the knee in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Brighton, while Dejan Lovren is also doubtful and Joel Matip definitely ruled out.
Ben Mee, Matthew Lowton, Ben Gibson, Jack Cork, and Ashley Barnes are all unlikely to feature due to injury.
Liverpool vs Burnley Preview
Having struggled for a breakthrough in their 2-0 win over Aston Villa, Jurgen Klopp’s team was given a helping hand by some careless Brighton defending to race into a two-goal lead within eight minutes.
This is unlikely to happen against the Clarets, who have let in just one goal their last four matches and conceded before half-time in only two of the previous 12 fixtures.
Liverpool vs Burnley Tips and Predictions
Indeed, odds of 20/21 (1.95)look a smart bet on a solid Burnley side ensuring the majority of the goalmouth action does not take place until after the break against a Liverpool team not quite at full throttle.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Highest-scoring half: second at 20/21 (1.95) for a 2pt stake with bet365 