Leeds VS Liverpool is going to be a great conquest with regard to the Premier League 2023. Liverpool is placed at 8th are looking to win all of their remaining games to go to the Champions League. Leeds on the other hand is playing to avoid relegation. They are just 2 points away from the relegation zone. Liverpool might deserve a victory in this game, but Leeds desperately needs a win. With that being said, here is a quick preview of the Premier League game between Leeds and Liverpool:
Liverpool Preview:
Liverpool will be riding high on confidence. They have drawn their last two games against two very great sides. Their draw against Chelsea was fine, but their game against Arsenal was top-notch. They showed great character to come back after being two goals down. Their strikers look at the song too. Luis Diaz is expected to make a return to professional football post 6 months. He might be bought on as a sub. Firmino will also not start but will be bought off the bench. Liverpool has won only 1 game of their last 5 games and has scored 3 times. They will be looking to get back in the groove.
Liverpool’s Last 5 Games:
- English Premier League, Arsenal FC 2-2 Liverpool FC (09th April 2023)
- English Premier League, Chelsea FC 0-0 Liverpool FC (04th April 2023)
- English Premier League, Manchester City 4-1 Liverpool FC (01st April 2023)
- UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid FC 1-0 Liverpool FC (15th March 2023)
- English Premier League, Bournemouth FC 1-0 Liverpool FC (11th March 2023)
Leeds Preview Before Premier League Game Against Liverpool:
Adams Dallas and Wober are still out due to injury. Leeds will have to deal with their absence. With that being said Leeds will also be decently high on confidence. It is their home game and they will be willing to take the home advantage. Liverpool has a great record against Leeds, but Leeds has had mixed form in the last 5 games.
They have managed to win 2 games, draw 1, and have lost 2. But during their losses, the defense has looked helpless and they have conceded 9 goals in the two games that they have lost. The American duo of Aaronson and Weston McKennie will have to fire if Leeds wants to win.
Leeds’ Last 5 Games Before Premier League Game Against Liverpool:
- 11th March 2023, Premier League, Leeds United 2 – 2 Brighton & Hove Albion
- 18th March 2023, Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 – 4 Leeds United
- 01st April 2023, Premier League, Arsenal 4 – 1 Leeds United
- 05th April 2023, Premier League, Leeds United 2 – 1 Nottingham Forest
- 09th April 2023, Premier League, Leeds United 1 – 5 Crystal Palace
Liverpool Starting XI for Premier League Game Against Leeds:
- Alisson Becker (Goalkeeper)
- Alexander-Arnold (Wing Back)
- Konate Ibrahima (Centre Back)
- Virgil Van Dijk (Centre Back)
- Andrew Robertson (Wing Back)
- Fabinho (Mid-Fielder)
- Jordan Henderson (Mid-Fielder/Playmaker)
- Harvey Elliott (Mid-Fielder)
- Salah (Striker/Winger)
- Gakpo Cody (Striker)
- Darwin Nunez (Striker/Winger)
Leeds Starting XI:
- Illan Meslier(Goalkeeper)
- Luke Ayling (Wing Back)
- Robin Koch (Centre Back)
- Pascal Struijk (Centre Back)
- Junior Firpo (Wing Back)
- Weston McKennie (Defensive Midfielder)
- Marc Roca (Defensive Midfielder)
- Jack Harrison (Attacking Midfielder)
- Brendon Aaronson (Attacking Midfielder/Playmaker)
- Luis Sinisterra (Attacking Midfielder)
- Patrick Bamford (Striker)
Predictions:
The prediction for the scoreline is a 3-1 Liverpool win. Even though the game is played at the home of Leeds United, Liverpool has had a lead over them in the Premier League. Leeds on paper looks like the weaker side. And hence the reason that Liverpool will be the favorite. Liverpool also has comeback man Luis Diaz; he might make an impact. The top player to watch out for is Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool. He is a rock-solid defender.
Venue, Timings, and Broadcasting for Premier League Game:
The game will begin at 12:30 am. It will be played on April 18. The venue for the Premier League match is Elland Road Stadium at Leeds. Star TV Network is the official broadcaster of the Premier League in India. So, the games can be seen on any Star TV Network sports channel. It can also be live-streamed on Hotstar.
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