Liverpool will face off against Sunderland at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday. Both teams are in good form, with Sunderland holding a one-point lead over Liverpool in the standings despite having played one game less.
Liverpool bounced back from three consecutive defeats with a 2-0 away victory against West Ham United in their last match. Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo were the goal scorers for the Reds in that game. Meanwhile, Sunderland also secured a comeback win in their last match, defeating Bournemouth 3-2 at home.
In their head-to-head record, Liverpool has the upper hand with 79 wins compared to Sunderland’s 52 wins in 170 encounters. The last time these two teams met in the Premier League was during the 2016-17 season, with Liverpool remaining unbeaten in both matches.
Liverpool has a strong home record against Sunderland, being unbeaten in this fixture since 2012. They are yet to play a draw in all competitions this season. On the other hand, Sunderland has won two of their six away games in the league but has failed to score in the other four matches.
In terms of predictions, Liverpool is the favorite to win this match. The Reds are expected to continue their good form and secure a victory at home. With key players like Mohamed Salah likely to feature, Liverpool has a strong chance of coming out on top.
In terms of betting tips, a Liverpool win, over 2.5 goals, both teams to score, and at least one goal in the second half are recommended picks for this match. The predicted scoreline is Liverpool 2-1 Sunderland.
Overall, Liverpool will be looking to maintain their unbeaten record at home against Sunderland and secure three crucial points in the Premier League. With both teams in good form, this promises to be an exciting encounter at Anfield.
