By Tom Kimsey
Liverpool v Leeds
19:45 @ Anfield
Liverpool (2/9) Draw (11/2) Leeds (10/1)
KEY STATS
Premier League: 2022/23 Stats | Liverpool | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.18 |
Goals Conceded Per Game | 1.27 | 1.64 |
Average Possession Per Game | 55.38% | 50.02% |
Passing Accuracy Per Game | 83% | 77% |
Yellow Cards Per Game | 1.09 | 1.90 |
Corners Per Game | 7.45 | 5.18 |
Fouls Committed Per Game | 4.45 | 8.00 |
Offsides Per Game | 2.45 | 1.63 |
Shots Per Game | 17.27 | 12.54 |
Shots on Target Per Game | 5.90 | 4.00 |
Coming into this game on the back of a shocking 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Jurgen Klopp will be hoping for an instant response from his side. In what has been a disappointing start to the season domestically, Liverpool have already lost more games this season (3), than they did during the entire of last year's campaign (2).
Liverpool fans can take some joy today in knowing that they are riding a 29-game undefeated streak at Anfield and host a very out of form Leeds side (losing 4 of their last 4).
An injury struck Leeds looking to end their 8-game winless run but will be heading into this game with little hope. 0 wins in their last 12 H2Hs with Liverpool and only 3 goals scored in their last 5 Premier League games doesn't bode well for the Whites.
Sitting in the relegation zone, Leeds fans have quickly turned on manager Jesse March, and with 9 points from their opening 11 games (their fewest since 2003-04), his role will definitely be at risk over the coming fixtures.
In a game that has never been short of goals (20 in the last 5 H2Hs) we can expect a very open and entertaining match up. Liverpool will be looking to transition some of their European form into the league, and out of form players will be looking at this fixture as a great opportunity to kick start their season.
Mo Salah enters the game with 3 goals in 11 Premier League games this season. 8 less than he scored at this stage of the season last year. The arrival of Nunez has changed his role slightly, but he's not short of chances, averaging: 3.28 shots per game, of which 1.09 are on target.
A topsy turvy start to the season shouldn't be an issue for Liverpool this evening, and I believe Leeds fans should be worried.
My best bets for this game:
- Mo Salah to score anytime (4/6)
- Liverpool -1 (4/6)
- Leeds to have 4 or more corners (11/8)
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