Liverpool VS Norwich City Match Prediction
2019-08-09
19:00:00
Liverpool
VS
Norwich City
Our Prediction Tip
Liverpool will win this match.
2019-08-0919:00:00 Liverpool will win this match.
Liverpool have generally dominated this tie over the course of 50 meetings, winning 27 times and drawing 13 against Norwich.
Here's a look at the last five results:
Jan 23, 2016: Norwich 4-5 Liverpool
Sep 20, 2015: Liverpool 1-1 Norwich
Apr 20, 2014: Norwich 2-3 Liverpool
Dec 4, 2013: Liverpool 5-1 Norwich
Sep 19, 2013: Liverpool 5-0 Norwich
Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:
Liverpool are at 1/7, a draw is at 7/1, and a Norwich win is at 14/1.
Liverpool come into this match off the back of a penalty loss in the Community Shield, but it’s not a hugely damaging one. Instead, they will be encouraged by their second half showing, which was excellent. That follows on from what was their best season in a long, long time. They finished second on 97 points, one off of City for the title, and they also lifted the Champions League for the sixth time. This will be their first official match since then, so it will be a very special occasion to say the least.
Norwich have been buidling a side for a few years now, and under Daniel Farke they have hit it just right. They were releaged in 2016 and are now back after a short stint away, but one that was very fruitful. Their playing style has changed dramatically under the German, who had them playing very wel in the Championship. So well, in fact, that they overtook Leeds toward the end of the season, ending up on top by five points above Sheffield United.
Salah scoring twice or more is at 3.6 via Betfair.
Ladbrokes have over 2.5 total goals at 2/5 odds.
Norwich had a decent preseason and Liverpool had an up and down one, but judging by their last outings, it’s hard to think Liverpool won’t run riot here. If they play as well as they did against City, they will put three points on the board and start the season on top.
Jurgen Klopp is hoping that James Milner will be fit here, but it doesn’t look like he would risk him even if so, especially givne his choices up front. Sadio Mane is back in training, but he is unlikely to play, barring a role off the bench. Even that is not very probable, unless they are in trouble of dropping points.
Mo Salah ran rampant in the second half on Sunday against Manchester City, getting off shot after shot, yet he failed to score. The twice Golden Boot winner isn’t always as lethal as he could be, but he could find himself being the ‘new’ Suarez here if they can get the first early on. In midfield, Jordan Henderson will be massive, especially if the Canaries are stubborn. His pressing and his passing and crossing is sublime and could be just the pick-me-up they need in tough spots.
Liverpool have two draws, a win, and two losses in their last five matches:
1-1 draw, penalty loss vs Manchester City (Community Shield)
3-1 win vs Lyon
0-3 loss vs Napoli
2-2 draw vs Sporting Lisbon
1-2 loss vs Sevilla
Daniel Farke has seen very little activity this summer, so he will be relying upon the same team that got them promotion. Goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann is out with muscular problems, so he will miss out on the opener here.
The man that Norwich will be counting on for goals this season will be their star man, Teemu Pukki. The Finn bundled a total of 29 goals in 43 appearances in the Championship last term, showing his quality. However, doing it in the PL will be much tougher, so it will be interesting to see he pushes on. Goalkeeper Tim Krul knows all too well what the Prem is like, having featured for Newcstle for years. He’s great at saving penalties and he’s been around the block. He’ll need ot be brilliant here for them to have a chance, you’d have to think.
Norwich have three wins and two losses in their last five matches:
1-0 win vs Toulouse
1-4 loss vs Atalanta
1-5 win vs Luton Town
1-3 home vs Brentford
1-2 win vs Schalke
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