Premier League - Liverpool VS Luton Town Prediction

Premier League - Liverpool VS Luton Town
Match Time: 22-02-2024 03:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Liverpool is set to host Luton Town in an important midweek Premier League clash, aiming to secure their place at the top of the table. Despite dealing with injuries, Liverpool seems adequately prepared to take on their upcoming guests. Their competence was on full display during their recent 4-1 trump over Brentford, with players Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, and Cody Gakpo netting goals. Liverpool's recent performances have been remarkable, maintaining an impressive 14-game unbeaten streak despite their injury woes. Out of these, Jurgen Klopp’s team has bagged 10 victories and currently holds a two-point lead. Anfield continues to be a stronghold for Liverpool as they remain undefeated at home across all competitions this season. They've also had significant victories at home, including 4-1 against Chelsea and a 5-1 defeat over West Ham.

Luton Town, on the contrary, comes to Anfield recovering from a 2-1 loss against Manchester United in their Premier League outing. Carlton Morris managed to score an early first-half goal trailing by two, although they failed to secure an equalizer. Consequently, Luton Town is now three matches without a victory, including two losses keeping them in the relegation danger zone. They require a rapid improvement to unload some of the accumulated pressure. However, one glimmer of hope is their five-match unbeaten away streak across games, boasting three victories. But the record for Rob Edwards’ squad isn't as flattering for Premier League away games, with just one win in their last seven tries.

Head-to-Head
From their 26 prior face-offs, Liverpool holds a 15-3 lead with eight draws against Luton Town. However, their last meeting in November resulted in a 1-1 stalemate.

Conclusion
Considering Liverpool's recent matches, which have seen over 3.5 goals consistently, a -2 handicap might be a reasonable expectation.

Liverpool has triumphed in both halves in four of their past five matches. With Mohamed Salah leading the goal-scoring chart with seven opening goals this season, he's likely to draw the first blood on Wednesday, given his odds of 11/4.

Pick: Liverpool -2