Liverpool vs Huddersfield – Saturday 28th October 2017 – 15:00

Liverpool are 2/9 with Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino at 3/1 to score first.

Liverpool face Huddersfield at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, in a match that pits master against apprentice.

The Reds come into this match on the back of a 4-1 defeat against Tottenham, another poor result for Klopp's men.

Harry Kane (4) opened the scoring for Spurs, with the England striker continuing his fine form in front of goal.

Heung Min Son scored Tottenham's second (12) after a terrible mistake from Dejan Lovren allowed Kane through and to set up Son.

Mohamed Salah pulled one back for Liverpool after a fine ball from Jordan Henderson allowed him to slot past Hugo Lloris (24).

Dele Alli made it 3-1 to Spurs on the stroke of half-time (45+3), volleying in after another poor clearance, this time from Matip.

Harry Kane made it 4-1 to Tottenham just eleven minutes after the break (56), this time Simon Mignolet making the mistake.

 

Reds Form Problematic

Liverpool have struggled at both ends of the pitch of late, with just two wins in their last six matches.

They have drawn three of those last six matches, with problems at both ends of the pitch.

The defeat against Tottenham was a new low, with Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip and Simon Mignolet at fault for Tottenham's goals.

The Reds look like conceding at any time, the match against Huddersfield will see the high pressing match in full swing.

 

Liverpool Favourites

Jurgen Klopp's side come into this match as favourites, with home advantage informing the bookies.

This will be a tough match for Liverpool, with Huddersfield adopting the same philosophy as Liverpool under Wagner.

Liverpool will be looking for a sixth win in five matches against Huddersfield.

Huge Win

Huddersfield come into this match on the back of a 2-1 win against Manchester United, the greatest win in the clubs history.

The hosts claimed a famous victory against the Red Devils, ending United's unbeaten run of eight matches.

Aaron Mooy stunned the visitors, with the forward finishing from close range after Tom Ince's initial shot (28).

Laurent Depoitre made it 2-0 just five minutes later (33), capitalising on substitute Victor Lindelof's mistake.

Marcus Rashford (78) grabbed a consolation goal for United, who were second best throughout this contest.

 

Back On Track

Huddersfield have had an excellent start to the season, that win has gotten them out of a poor run of form.

This is another huge challenge for them, with Huddersfield looking to use the high octane high pressing game against a Liverpool side very adept at that style.

The Terriers will be confident of beating Liverpool, especially with Klopp's defensive woes on full display during the match against Tottenham.

Huddersfield come into the match one point and two places below Liverpool in the league.

Terriers Underdogs

David Wagner's side come into this match as underdogs, with Liverpool's home form informing the bookies.

This will be a tough match for Huddersfield, despite Liverpool enduring a tough run of recent form.

Huddersfield will be looking for a their first win since 1954 against the Reds.

Huddersfield are 12/1 with Steve Mounie at 12/1 to open the scoring.

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Coutinho to score first @ 7/2

Tip 2 – Liverpool to win 3-1 @ 10/1

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