Liverpool vs Sunderland match score prediction: 'Black Cats' will not surrender

(NLDO) - The battle at Anfield promises to be tense as Liverpool, who have just overcome a performance crisis, will have to face Sunderland, who are in formidable form.

Alexander Isak (Liverpool) and Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland)

On the surface of the battle, Liverpool and Sundreland have contrasting forms in the Premier League: Liverpool have won only 2 and lost 6 of their last 8 matches, while Sunderland have lost only 2, drawn 2 and won 4.

But ahead of the Anfield meeting, Liverpool found confidence with a 2-0 win over West Ham. The victory halted the decline and lifted their spirits when they returned to Anfield. In fact, a week ago, Liverpool were at their lowest point, losing 9 out of 12 games. All 9 of those losses involved Mohamad Salah and many experts said Liverpool were "handicapping" their opponents by 1 man.

Manager Arne Slot used the excuse of rotating the squad to put Salah on the bench against West Ham and miraculously, Isak scored, winning again to help Liverpool take 8th place in the rankings. However, Slot announced before the match against Sunderland that Salah would return to the starting line-up because the Egyptian had scored 8 goals in 7 Premier League matches against newly promoted teams.

The Black Cats, on the other hand, have been a team with contrasting home and away form. They have been impressive at the Stadium of Light this season, but have suffered three defeats away from home. Historically, Sunderland have failed to win in their last 10 meetings with Liverpool and have failed to win in any of their last 18 visits to Anfield.

With Sunderland last winning at Anfield in 1983, an away win is not something to be taken seriously. Both Ajibola Alese and Habib Diarra are still in the recovery room, but the pair should not be overlooked in midweek. Liverpool vs Sunderland kicks off at 3:15pm on 4 December.

Consulting experts, former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson and former striker Chris Sutton both chose 2-1, former manager Harry Redknapp predicted 3-2, and former BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson predicted 3-1.

Prediction: Liverpool - Sunderland 2-1

Direct confrontation

January 2, 2017	Sunderland	Liverpool	2-2
November 26, 2016	Liverpool	Sunderland	2-0
February 6, 2016	Liverpool	Sunderland	2-2
December 30, 2015	Sunderland	Liverpool	0-1
January 10, 2015	Sunderland	Liverpool	0-1
December 6, 2014	Liverpool	Sunderland	0-0
March 26, 2014	Liverpool	Sunderland	2-1
September 29, 2013	Sunderland	Liverpool	1-3
January 2, 2013	Liverpool	Sunderland	3-0
September 15, 2012	Sunderland	Liverpool	1-1

English Premier League		Asian Handicap				Over/Under
		Home	Handicap	Away		Over	Total	Under
04/12 03:15	[8] Liverpool - Sunderland [6]	2.00	0 : 1 1/2		1,875	1,925	3		1,925

04/12 03:15

[8] Liverpool - Sunderland [6]

2.00

0 : 1 1/2

1.85

1,925

3

1,925

04/12 03:15

[8] Liverpool - Sunderland [6]

2,075

0 : 1 1/2

1,825

2.00

3

1,875

The odds of the match were very different at the beginning when the home team Liverpool accepted 1.5 goals, won enough, lost 87. By last night, the odds had changed to 1.5 goals, won enough, lost 85. This afternoon, the odds only moved up a little to Liverpool winning enough, losing 82. It seems that being the underdog is safer, because Liverpool is not sure to win big against the "Black Cats".

The most popular score is 2-0 with a 1-to-pay ratio of only 7.10, while 1-0 pays 8.3, and 2-1 pays 8.8. Sunderland's chances of winning are not very attractive when 0-1 has a 1-to-pay ratio of up to 24, and 1-2 pays 25. A draw is also not a reasonable answer when 1-1 has a 1-to-pay ratio of up to 10, while 0-0 pays up to 18.

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