Sunderland v Liverpool: First Goalscorer Tip

After a dream debut for Sunderland when he scored two goals at Swansea City, Steven Fletcher looks like terrific value to score first in the televised clash with Liverpool at best odds of 7/1 with Betfred.

The £14m signing from Wolves showed he isn’t overawed by his price tag by curling the ball in superbly for his first strike at the Liberty Stadium. The Scotland striker then made it a double by firing in from close range for Martin O’Neill’s side.

On Saturday he’ll make his first start for the Mackems at the Stadium of Light in what should be a tight encounter that lends itself to first goalscorer betting. The Black Cats won this fixture 1-0 last season and they’ll fancy their chances once more against the struggling Merseysiders.

Fletcher scored against Liverpool for Wolves last season - one of 12 league goals he claimed. Early indications are that he may be even more prolific with the likes of Adam Johnson and James McLean providing service from the flanks. The 25-year-old can continue a dream start to his Sunderland career at the weekend.

Double Delight/Hat-trick Heaven - Betfred
If Steven Fletcher scores the first goal of the match, then goes on to score another, Fred will DOUBLE the first goalscorer price! If he scores the first goal of the match, then goes of to score a hat-trick, Fred will TREBLE the first goalscorer price.