Liverpool vs Fulham Tips & Preview – Nigerian trio to test Reds defence at Anfield

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Liverpool looking to end a 3-game losing streak and secure a Champions League spot.
Fulham targeting European football, unbeaten in last 3 away games.
Expect a goal-filled match, as both teams have scored in recent encounters.

Liverpool vs Fulham

Liverpool are eyeing a return to winning ways when they host Fulham at Anfield in an English Premier League clash on Saturday.

With five English teams guaranteed a UEFA Champions League place this term, the Reds are desperate to hold on to their current position and secure a return to Europe’s elite competition. Fulham, meanwhile, are hoping to play spoiler as they continue their own push for continental football next season.

Liverpool News

Liverpool’s difficult finish to the campaign has been highlighted by a run of three straight defeats, with the Reds conceding eight goals while scoring only once during that stretch. Their latest setback came in Wednesday’s Champions League trip to France, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Despite their struggles, Arne Slot’s men remain fifth in the Premier League and are still in position to qualify for next season’s Champions League if they can hold their place. Recent form has been inconsistent, with Liverpool winning four of their last 10 matches while scoring in seven of those fixtures. Defensively, they remain vulnerable, having conceded in eight of their last 10 contests.

However, the Reds still boast a solid home record. They have lost only once in their last 13 games at Anfield, recording eight victories during that spell. Goals have also been frequent on Merseyside, with over 2.5 goals seen in seven of their last 10 home fixtures. Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool’s standout performers this season and has scored in four of the Reds’ last five matches at Anfield.

Fulham News

Fulham’s push for a return to European football for the first time since the 2011-12 season has gathered momentum, with the Cottagers unbeaten in their last two matches. This will be their first fixture since the international break, having signed off beforehand with an impressive 3-1 victory over Burnley.

Marco Silva’s side currently sit ninth in the Premier League, just four points behind rivals Chelsea in sixth place. They have also picked up four wins from their last 10 matches and have shown attacking quality by scoring in six of those outings. Fulham have been poor defensively, with just one clean sheet in their last 16 games, which could encourage Liverpool heading into this contest.

Meanwhile, the Cottagers can take confidence from being unbeaten in their last three away games. However, inconsistency remains an issue, with four defeats recorded in their previous six travels. Fulham’s matches have also been lively and open, with over 2.5 goals landing in seven of their last 10 games across all competitions. The Nigerian trio of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze missed the previous meeting with Liverpool but could provide a major boost for the visitors as Fulham chase their first win at Anfield in five years.

Head to Head

This fixture has been closely contested in recent meetings, although Liverpool hold a slight edge with four wins from the last 10 clashes compared to Fulham’s two. The Reds are also unbeaten in the last four meetings at Anfield, winning three of those encounters. The reverse fixture in January ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw.

Verdict

Liverpool v Fulham

Goals have been a regular feature in this matchup, with both teams scoring in each of the last seven meetings. That trend looks set to continue at Anfield, making BTTS a strong angle.

Fulham have lost three of their last four trips to Anfield, with three of those featuring at least three goals. This means a Liverpool win & over 2.5 goals combination looks appealing. Szoboszlai could also leave his mark on this tie as an anytime goalscorer, having found the net in four of his last five home games.

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