9th Feb 2019 | Premier League
Reds To Put Things Rights
Bournemouth could be the perfect opponents for Liverpool right now. They won't just stick 11 men behind the ball, their recent away record is shocking and 2 of their best players are unavailable.
Saturday sees another test of Liverpool’s title credentials, because every match is a test now, and they seem to be feeling that. That said, reports of their struggles have surely been exaggerated with one league defeat all season, away to Manchester City, really not that bad!
The Reds are a best price 7/4 to win and both teams to score with Ladbrokes, and now seems the time to revert to a favourite bet option for the Merseysiders from previous seasons. Until Virgil Van Dijk signed they could rarely be trusted to keep a clean sheet; currently, even with the Dutchman on hand they are making some mistakes at the back.
Liverpool have only achieved one shutout in their last 6 Premier League outings and Bournemouth tend to score against the big teams. They have done so in 5 of their last 7 clashes with the top six.
The good news for Klopp’s dreamers is that the Cherries often score in defeat against the elite. That happened away to both Manchester clubs and at home to United and Arsenal. They should be the right opponents for Liverpool today, especially with Wilson and Brooks absent.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 08:21 9th Feb, 2019 but subject to change