Do the Reds fans have to suffer away again?

Spectacular, more spectacular, Liverpool FC. Years from now, LFC fans will probably still remember the memorable home game against Fulham Football Club on the first day of Advent 2023. Thanks to two late goals from Endo and Alexander-Arnold, the Reds prevailed 4:3 in an exciting match to keep pace with leaders Arsenal. Although Jürgen Klopp is an emotional coach who loves such victories, he certainly wouldn’t mind a less dramatic three-pointer on Wednesday night

The new runners-up travel to bottom club Sheffield Wednesday in midweek looking to win their first away Premier League game in over two-and-a-half months. The odds are currently pretty good, because given the constellation in the standings, it’s not really surprising that significantly lower odds are on offer for an away win between Sheffield United and Liverpool. On the three-way market, the maximum odds are currently 1.21, implying a probability of over 80%

The Klopp team should be warned, however, because on the one hand the Reds are much weaker in opposing stadiums this season. Secondly, the home side will be looking to make amends after losing the important basement clash 5-0 at Burnley at the weekend. On balance, however, the momentum and the higher quality will swing the pendulum in favor of the Reds from the city of the Beatles. As a result, it makes far more sense to make the prediction in favor of the visitors in the Sheffield United v Liverpool clash

Sheffield United – stats & current form

As promoted Sheffield United face a difficult season in the basement of the English top flight, it was clear to almost everyone involved back in the summer. However, the Blades’ lack of competitiveness and suitability for the first division was certainly not to be expected in this form.

The fact is that the Black & Reds only have a measly five points to their name after 14 matchdays and are consequently in the red lantern. On a positive note, however, the team is still within reach of safety. If Everton FC had not been deducted ten points, however, the gap to the non-relegation places would now be eight points. The footballers from the Steel City can therefore justifiably be described as the beneficiaries of the draconian and not necessarily comprehensible punishment against the Toffees.

Sheffield must play to the limit, otherwise they have no chance

In order not to completely lose touch with the direct competition before Christmas, however, it would be immensely important to increasingly get a grip on the numerous construction sites. With 39 goals conceded, the bottom club not only has the weakest defense in the Premier League, but also the most harmless attack in the entire league with only eleven goals scored. To go into the statistics in more detail, the 121 shots attempted is also the worst figure of all 20 teams. In virtually all respects, the Blades are therefore one of the worst teams in the English top flight.

It is also worrying that coach Paul Heckingbottom’s team have to deal with regular conceded goals. They have already conceded five or more goals in three league games this season. Among others, United lost 8-0 at home to Newcastle and 5-0 at Arsenal FC, but the low point came last weekend when they were beaten 5-0 at the crisis summit against Burnley. In seven of their eleven defeats this season, the Black & Reds were already behind after 45 minutes. We expect the same on Wednesday evening, which is why the odds on the double result HT2/FT2 between Sheffield United and Liverpool are very interesting.

Predicted Sheffield United line-up:

Liverpool – Statistics & current form

Liverpool Football Club have not won an away game in the Premier League since September 16. In the last four attempts in opposing stadiums, however, three points have been scored. Only at Tottenham did coach Jürgen Klopp’s team suffer defeat. It was also their only defeat in the PL so far this season. Together with leaders Arsenal, LFC are therefore the most difficult team to beat.  Meanwhile, the other three guest appearances ended in draws, including the most recent at reigning champions Manchester City.

Nevertheless, the Reds have naturally set themselves the goal of taking three points away from home on Wednesday evening. The momentum speaks in favor of the current second-placed team. The extremely emotional 4:3 win against Fulham on Sunday, which was mentioned in the introduction, is likely to have boosted their self-confidence. The belief in their own strength also seems to be more pronounced in 2023/24 than last season, when Klopp’s charges would probably have lost the same game

When will Liverpool take a 1-0 lead away from home again?

The 2019 Champions League winners must not take the task at Bramall Lane lightly, however, as Mo Salah and Co. have struggled unexpectedly time and again against the supposed underdogs in the recent past. The best example of this was the 1-1 draw at newly promoted Luton Town, against whom they struggled to find their feet despite having the upper hand visually and suddenly found themselves trailing in the closing stages. It was also the fourth consecutive league game against a promoted team that they failed to win (two draws, two defeats).

If you are also looking for high odds, but at the same time believe in a Reds win, a potential bet that the visitors will win the match after falling behind is not a bad one. After all, LFC have always conceded the first goal in their last six Premier League away games. Attractive odds of almost 6.00 are now on offer for the Scousers to win the Sheffield United v Liverpool clash after falling behind.

Predicted Liverpool line-up:

Sheffield United – Liverpool head-to-head comparison / H2H result

2020/21 was the last time the clubs played together in the Premier League. At home and away, Liverpool won 2:1 and 2:0 respectively. The bottom line is that the Blades have lost their last five Premier League matches against LFC. In total, the Reds have conceded just one goal in these five games. However, the relevance of the head-to-head is debatable, as the home side in particular will have almost completely different personnel on the pitch on Wednesday evening than in the last direct encounter in February 2021.

Sheffield United – Liverpool betting tip

While Manchester City face a tough and thankless away game at Aston Villa on Wednesday night, Liverpool and Arsenal could extend the gap on the reigning champions this midweek fixture. The Gunners face Luton Town on Tuesday evening, while the Reds travel to Bramall Lane a day later.

In the Sheffield United v Liverpool match, the betting odds suggest a clear starting position. Anything other than a commanding away win for the runners-up from the Beatles city would be a surprise. We fully agree with this assessment and argue that the home side are bottom of the English top flight in all relevant categories. LFC have been warned after losing one or two points away from home and will certainly have the necessary concentration. In terms of quality, Klopp’s team is at least a class above the rest anyway

This is exactly why we believe that the double result HT2/FT2 makes the most sense between Sheffield United and Liverpool. We therefore believe that the Reds will lead at the break and retain the upper hand in the end. The maximum odds for this are 1.66 and can be played at Bet365