Premier League preview and odds: Liverpool vs Watford

Published on: 05/11/2016

Premier League preview and odds: Liverpool vs Watford

November 06, 2016 15:15pm - Anfield Stadium

Referee: M. Oliver

Premier League

Liverpool will look to extend their 20-game unbeaten run at home in all competitions when they host seventh-ranked Watford at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool are turning Anfield into a fortress again

There was once a time when Liverpool fans referred to their stadium as fortress Anfield, such was their dominance on home soil. After a run of 20 games unbeaten at home in competitive matches, that label can once again be applied to the home of the Reds.

Jurgen Klopp`s men are level on points with leaders Manchester City and second-ranked Arsenal with only goal difference keeping them off the summit. They come into this game on the back of an eight-game unbeaten run in the league.

Last time out, the Merseyside team triumphed 4-2 away to Crystal Palace to take their total goal tally to 24, a record only equalled by Manchester City.

Seven of the Reds` matches have produced over 2.5 goals scored and 77% of their goals against have come away from home. However, they have only managed to keep one clean sheet all season.

Meanwhile, opponents Watford are enjoying their second season back in the top flight and their first under the leadership of Italian Coach Walter Mazzarri. The Hornets are unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches and currently sit in seventh place in the table with a total of 15 points.

Away from home, the Hertfordshire club have been beaten just once all season (a 2-0 defeat at Burnley). They come into this game on the back of a 1-0 home win over Hull City.

Team news

Liverpool could welcome back James Milner who has been out with an illness, while Danny Ings (knee), Sheyi Ojo (back) and Joe Gomez (calf) are all undergoing treatment.

Meanwhile, the visitors will continue without the services of Sebastian Prodl (groin), Isaac Success (hamstring), Kenedy (knee), Craig Cathcart (hernia), Stefano Okaka (hamstring) and Brice Dja Djedje (foot).

Recent form (League):

Liverpool: WWDWW

Watford: WDWDL

Betting odds and tips

Liverpool are becoming increasingly dominant on home soil with only Manchester United having taken a point from Anfield this term. Three of their four games have produced over 2.5 goals and a similar haul could be on the cards this weekend - especially if they fail to keep a clean sheet again.

You can back Over 2.5 goals at 4/7 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 05/11/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (05/11/2016 13:07:51) but are subject to change.