Liverpool vs Huddersfield Town
Liverpool will host Huddersfield on Week 36 of the Premier League. The Reds are required to win to continue to be in the path of the Premier League title competition this season.
Liverpool are currently topping the Premier League standings with a score of 88 points from 35 matches. Liverpool are 2 points ahead of Manchester City, who have only played 34 games. That means, Liverpool’s position is still potentially large to be captured by Manchester City. Luckily for Liverpool, the opponents faced by Manchester City in their postponed game were Manchester United. Although predicted to win, but facing Manchester United at Old Trafford is clearly not going to be easy.
Delay between Manchester City against Manchester United will be held on Thursday (25/04) early morning. If Manchester City can win then Liverpool must be willing to go down to second place with a distance of 1 point from Manchester City. The only way for Liverpool to become champions in the Premier League this season is to wipe out the remaining 4 games this season, including the game against Huddersfield this weekend.
Even against Huddersfield this weekend, on paper Liverpool could have won easily. Because, Huddersfield, who have been confirmed relegated to the Championship division, seem to have had no desire at the end of the season. A series of 7 successive defeats is the proof. While Liverpool, their performance is still very consistent. Apart from being unbeaten in the last 18 matches in all competitions, Liverpool have also won their last 8 matches in all competitions.
One problem that might make Jurgen Klopp’s headache is a matter of schedule. Liverpool will immediately face Barcelona a few days after the game against Huddersfield. Facing a Barcelona class, Liverpool clearly need the best conditions, both about self-confidence and fitness. Jurgen Klopp also seems to be choosing his team to play safely in the game against Huddersfield later.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 1.08