The Enfield giants, in Slot’s first season on the Foggy Albion, won the Premier League last season. After record-breaking summer signings, they were seen as the clear and undisputed favorites for the new season. However, there were defeats to Crystal Palace both in the Super Cup and League Cup, as well as losses in other competitions.
While there is no real threat of failing to reach the Champions League playoffs, in the Premier League the team plummeted to the middle of the table. Salah also publicly criticized the club’s management. However, over the winter, they gradually found form. The 2-1 win over Wolverhampton marked their third consecutive Premier League victory.
Farke, on his second try, completed the task—bringing his team back from the Championship. Now they are relatively successfully moving towards a new goal: consolidating their recently regained place. They even thrashed Crystal Palace 4-1. Against ambitious Sunderland, they managed a 1-1 draw.
The champion manages to score 1.67 goals per game on average, conceding not much fewer at 1.44. The Premier League newcomer averages 1.39 goals scored per match but concedes 1.78.
Liverpool have won five of their last seven matches
61% of Liverpool’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.11 goals per game
Leeds United are unbeaten in five consecutive matches
67% of Leeds’ matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.17 goals per game.
Liverpool (probable lineup): Alisson – Kerkez, van Dijk, Konaté, Gomez – Jones, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai – Ekitike.
Leeds United (probable lineup): Lucas Perry – Struijk, Bijol, Rodon – Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Stach, Tanaka, Bogle – Okafor, Calvert-Lewin.
