- Date and Time: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 16:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
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| Liverpool vs Fulham | December 14, 2024, 16:00 GMT+1 |
| Liverpool odds | 1.3 |
| Fulham odds | 9 |
| Draw | 5.75 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.42/2.62 |
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Liverpool
Arne Slot finds himself in an excellent position. His team has suffered just one defeat in the Premier League this season—a 0-1 loss to Nottingham Forest in mid-September. Since then, no team has defeated Liverpool. They won four out of their last five matches, including a 2-0 victory against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
The Reds also lead their Champions League group, with victories over Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid and Unai Emery’s Aston Villa (2-0). They were wasteful against Girona but won nonetheless (1-0).
Up next: Back at Anfield in the @premierleague 👊🔴 #LIVFUL pic.twitter.com/XAb8LattRu
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 12, 2024
Arne Slot criticised his team’s performance, calling it ‘quite poor’. He lamented the lack of aggressiveness from his Reds, as Girona bypassed their press and would have scored if it wasn’t for Alisson Becker’s brilliance in the net. His frustration is justified, especially after his team’s 3-3 draw with Newcastle, where complacency seemed evident.
Liverpool boasts an unmatched record, with an +18 goal difference, having scored 29 goals and conceded just 11. They’ve drawn only twice this season: 3-3 against Newcastle and 2-2 with Arsenal in late October.
Last week’s Merseyside Derby was postponed due to severe weather caused by Storm Darragh. No new date has been announced yet.
| Recent Form | WWWWD |
| Key Player to Watch | Mohamed Salah |
| Team Strengths | Clear playstyle, balanced profiles, athletically apt, technically talented, upcoming youngsters |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of depth in the squad, overreliance on Mohamed Salah to score |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Ibrahima Konaté, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota |
Fulham
Their inability to capitalise on mistakes by bottom-tier teams explains why the Cottagers sit in 10th place after 15 matches. The team registered 23 points in ten games. They scored 22 goals and conceded 20, and their recent form has been mixed. They won 3-1 against Brighton but lost 1-4 to Wolverhampton. The team also held Tottenham to a 1-1 draw.
Fulham’s record against top sides is forgettable. They lost 1-0 to Manchester United, 3-2 to Manchester City, and 3-1 to Aston Villa. Last weekend, they held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw, with Raúl Jiménez opening the score but William Saliba equalizing for the Gunners.
| Recent Form | WLDWD |
| Key Player to Watch | Raul Jimenez |
| Team Strengths | Rapid counter-attacks, cohesive squad |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of rest defence, struggles to deal with counter-attacks, lack of squad depth |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Joachim Andersen, Harrison Reid and Tom Cairney |
Liverpool vs Fulham Head-to-Head Statistics
The two teams met 36 times, with the Reds winning 22 encounters. Fulham won seven times, and the two teams also drew seven times.
Liverpool won the last encounter at Craven Cottage in April. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota scored for the Reds, while Timothy Castagne scored for the hosts.
Fulham’s most recent win against Liverpool came in March 2021, when Mario Lemina’s 45th-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory at Anfield.
Bet hereLiverpool vs Fulham Player Focus
I didn’t think twice about the Reds’ Player Focus. Mohamed Salah accounts for 75% of Liverpool’s goals and is arguably among the Premier League’s top three players this season. The Egyptian King accounts for 13 goals in the Premier League in 14 matches while assisting eight. It’s a similar story in the Champions League, where Salah has registered two goals and four assists in six games.
His brilliance has even sparked questions among Liverpool fan circles: is this obsession healthy for the team? Despite being their best player, Salah remains uncertain of his future at Anfield. He pointed out more than once that he would like to continue but claims not to have received any offers from the club.
Pitchside views of Mo’s winning strike 🤩 pic.twitter.com/ssECtI6WUw
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 11, 2024
On Fulham’s side, the safest choice is probably to go with Raúl Jiménez. So far this season, he has registered five goals and two assists in fifteen matches. His role as the striker in Marco Silva’s system cannot be underestimated. Considering Konaté’s absence, the Reds may look to nullify Jiménez’s presence in the box.
Liverpool vs Fulham Analysis
Liverpool’s most important zone is likely to remain the right wing. With Trent Alexander-Arnold frequently linking up with Mohamed Salah, Fulham must disrupt their connection. The Cottagers are looking for a scenario where they can go back and fourth while Liverpool controls the game under Arne Slot.
Anfield awaits. 🏟#LIVFUL pic.twitter.com/99RFrY4ioF
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 12, 2024
The lack of confidence after the last two matches is something Marco Silva should be playing on with an in-form Raúl Jiménez. Nonetheless, their defence needs urgent fixes.
The team has struggled to keep a clean sheet; few teams can outscore Liverpool. Fulham’s reliance on counter-attacks exposes their disorganised rest defence, a critical concern for Silva.
Liverpool vs Fulham Prediction
- Football pick: Liverpool to win
- Odds: 1.3 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Fulham
Liverpool haven’t been defeated since September 14th, and they’re hosting an attacking team at Anfield. It’s usually the sign of an incoming heavy beating, and Liverpool’s record against Fulham speaks for itself. It’s been three years since the Cottagers last defeated the Reds.
It’s unlikely for the game to finish goalless. Both teams want the three points, particularly as Arne Slot is looking to capitalise on his team’s advance until Manchester City get back into their usual form.
He will face a tactically astute coach in Marco Silva. However, Liverpool’s individual quality, the Anfield atmosphere, and Fulham’s lack of stability will likely make Liverpool victorious.
Liverpool vs Fulham Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Mohamed Salah to score
- Odds: 1.952 (22Bet)
Salah has been critical to Liverpool’s attack since his arrival, but they’re more reliant on his goals now than ever. With Joto frequently being sidelined and other attacks remaining inconsistent, Salah is the only one to consistently deliver.
There’s a reason he’s nicknamed the ‘Egyptian King‘. Some argue he’s the Premier League’s standout player this season and I’d be surprised not to see him score against a team that has conceded twenty goals in fifteen games.
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