Liverpool return to the familiar surroundings of Anfield for a crucial Premier League fixture against Sheffield United. The Reds sit atop the table, locked in a tense title race, while the Blades fight for survival at the other end.
Match Information:
- Competition: Premier League
- Date and time: 4 April 2024, 20:30 (SA time)
- Stadium: Anfield
- Location: Liverpool, England
- Referee: Stuart Atwell
- Where to watch: TNT Sports 2, SuperSport Premier League channel, and various streaming services (check with your local region)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form: The Reds are dominant. They’ve won the last 6 meetings against Sheffield United in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in 5 of those. Here are the last 5 meeting results:
- Liverpool: W, W, W, D, W
- Sheffield United: L, L, L, D, D
- Both teams scored in Liverpool’s last 7 home matches in the Premier League.
- Sheffield United have conceded at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 11 Premier League matches.
Historically, Liverpool holds a significant edge over Sheffield United. However, recent encounters have seen the Blades put up a strong fight, often holding the Reds to close scorelines under Jurgen Klopp.
Despite this, Liverpool remains heavily favoured, especially considering their formidable Anfield record and Sheffield United’s struggles on the road.
Liverpool: Maintaining Momentum at Home Fortress
The Reds are currently in a thrilling battle for the Premier League crown. They’re unbeaten in their last 15 league games at Anfield, transforming their home ground into a fortress. This is a stark contrast to their away form, where they’ve suffered two defeats. Jurgen Klopp’s men will be looking to capitalise on this home advantage and secure all three points against a struggling Sheffield United side.
Sheffield United: Desperate for Points
The Blades find themselves in a relegation scrap, currently sitting just seven points above the drop zone. Despite showing some attacking promise in their last two games, defensive frailties have cost them dearly. Manager Chris Wilder will be hoping to tighten up his back line and cause an upset at Anfield, a feat Sheffield United haven’t achieved since 1994.
Key points:
- Liverpool are overwhelming favorites based on historical performance and current form.
- Sheffield United will be fighting for an upset and crucial points for their survival fight.
- Expect a high-scoring game with Liverpool likely taking the win.
Team News and Injuries
Both teams share extensive injury lists of players set to miss the upcoming match.
Liverpool:
- Thiago Alcantara: Muscle Strain
- Trent Alexander-Arnold: Knee Injury
- Alisson Becker: Muscle Strain
- Diogo Jota: Knee Injury
- Curtis Jones: Ankle Injury
- Joel Matip: Knee Injury (No return date set)
- Andy Robertson: An ankle injury but is considered “not as bad” as first thought.
- Stefan Bajcetic: Missed most of the season but might possibly return as early as next week.
Sheffield United:
- Chris Basham: Ankle/Foot Injury
- John Egan: Ankle/Foot Injury
- George Baldock: Calf/Shin/Heel Injury
- Max Lowe: Ankle Ligament Damage – Ruled out for the season
- Rhys Norrington-Davies: Hamstring Injury
- Tom Davies: Knock Injury
- Daniel Jebbison: Illness – Timeline Unclear
Win Probability on Predictions Made
Based on various sources, here’s the win probability for Liverpool and Sheffield United:
- Liverpool: Win probability ranges from 75% to 90.9%.
- Sources like KickOff and Football Whispers predict a win probability of around 77% – 90.9% for Liverpool.
- Sheffield United: Win probability is much lower, ranging from 10% to 3%.
- Most sources predict a low chance of victory for Sheffield United.
It’s important to remember:
- These are predictions based on historical data and current form, and there’s always a chance for an upset.
- Injuries and unforeseen circumstances can also affect the outcome of the match.
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