After posting contrasting results on the opening weekend of the 2021-22 Premier League season. Liverpool and Burnley face off in-game week two in front of the Anfield faithful on Saturday lunchtime. The Clarets were defeated 2-1 at home by Brighton & Hove Albion, while last weekend, Jurgen Klopp’s side cruised to a 3-0 win over Norwich City. Here is everything you need to know about Liverpool vs Burnley football prediction, team news, and lineup for the first Premier League of the season.
Team news
Liverpool
On Sunday, Jordan Henderson and Thiago both got minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Aston Villa, as they near a first-team return.
Last weekend, Fabinho was surprisingly only on the bench against Norwich, but he will undoubtedly be recalled to the starting lineup here.
Kostas Tsimikas appears to be set to continue at left-back, while Andy Robertson still recovering from ankle ligament damage
Diogo Jota should keep his place in the starting lineup as he scored against Norwich on the opening weekend
Burnley
Long ahead of Saturday’s trip to Anfield, Dale Stephens and Kevin are still without Burnley.
Following last weekend’s defeat to Brighton, Ashley Barnes, Matej Vydra, and Josh Brownhill are all competing for starts
Liverpool vs Burnley prediction
Liverpool started the new season with a 3-0 success away to Norwich. Burnley commenced Brighton 1-0 early on, only to lose 2-1.
Burnley has scored in each of their last three away games against Liverpool in their last two visits, Burnley is unbeaten to Anfield.
Marking the start of Liverpool’s rut, Burnley will remember their recent trip to Anfield fondly with their victory on Merseyside. As fans gather in force lightning is unlikely to strike twice
Klopp’s team has their sights set on the prize, this season and will expect to march to a confidence-boosting win before hosting Chelsea, which is exactly what they should do.
Lineup
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Fabinho, Keita, Milner; Salah, Firmino, Mane
Burnley possible starting lineup:
Pope; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Gudmundsson, Cork, Westwood, McNeil; Wood, Rodriguez
Our Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Burnley
