LIVERPOOL vs SHEFFIELD UNITED 
Thursday 2ndJanuary 2000hrs
Football – England Premier League
Pick Liverpool win/Over 2.5 goals
Bookmaker Coral
Odds: 1.85 (odds taken 12:36 GMT, 01 January )
Thursday night brings us one fixture from the Premier League which features Liverpool taking on Sheffield United as the betting tips continue at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Sheffield United Live Stats & Betting Odds
Liverpool Prediction – Can Liverpool win 11 on trot?
Liverpool saw off the challenge from a spirited Wolves outfit in their recent 1-0 win at Anfield which saw Jurgen Klopp’s aside rack up their tenth league win on the trot in the Premier League and move 13 points clear at the top.
In addition, the hosts have beaten their closes rivals in the shape of 2nd placed Leicester City 4-0 away from home at the King Power Stadium and 3rd placed Manchester City 3-1 at Anfield in mid-November, so the way is now seemingly clear for Liverpool to earn their first Premier League title.
It certainly looks Liverpool’s to lose now as they prepare for the visit of Sheffield United, having not only remained unbeaten at home this season but possessing an excellent 100% record at Anfield with a formidable record of 10-0-0 27/9 to date.
Thursday night’s hosts, Liverpool, have also won their last 17 home matches on the trot in the top flight and indeed, have put together a staggering unbeaten sequence of 50 league matches without defeat.
Sheffield United Prediction – Can Sheffield United bounce back at Anfield?
Having suffered their first defeat away from home this season last time out on their travels at 3rd placed Manchester City in a 2-0 loss at the Etihad Stadium, there appears to be little hope for Chris Wilder’s side as they make their way up to merseyside to take on this formidable Liverpool outfit.
A disappointing 1-1 draw at home with Watford in their previous match means that The Blades are without a win from their last two outings in the Premier League, but beforehand, Sheffield United had posted 3 wins on the trot.
Victories over Norwich City, Aston Villa and Brighton had lifted Sheffield United into possible top five contention, but their last two results have dented their ambitions and the visitors now occupy 8th place prior to this upcoming clash against Liverpool.
Sheffield United still possess a decent away record though which stands at 3-6-1 11/9 which has seen The Blades hold their own against the ‘lesser mortals’ of the Premier League but their mettle will be tested to the limit at Anfield on Thursday night.
Key-Facts – Liverpool vs Sheffield United
- Liverpool have won their last 17 home matches on the trot in the EPL
- 13 of Liverpool’s 17 home wins have also produced over 2.5 goals too
- Liverpool have won the last two meetings against Sheffield United
Betting Tips Verdict
Liverpool have been a class above the rest of the competition so far this campaign and should see off Sheffield United with ease here.
