Anzhi Makhachkala v Liverpool predictions

Anzhi Makhachkala v Liverpool predictions: 1X2 preview

Anzhi is 10-2-2 in the Russian Premier League, with a goal average of 3.07 goals per game played. In their last 6 League and Europa League games they are WWWWWW (6-0-0), with a goal average of 4.17. 5 out of 6 went over 2.5 goals, and Anzhi only managed 1 clean sheet. Anzhi Makhachkala has scored 2+ in all 6, and won with a goal superiority of 2 or more 4 out of 6.

Anzhi got 4 points in 3 ties so far in Europa League group A. That puts them second behind Liverpool. They have beaten Young Boys 2-0 at home, but lost away to Liverpool and drawn away to Udinese.

Liverpool is 2-5-3 in the English Premier League with a goal average of 2.8 goals per game. In their last 6 EPL and European games away games Liverpool FC is DWWDWL (3-2-1) with a goal average of 4.17 goals. 4 out of 6 went over 2.5 goals. Liverpool has 1 clean sheet in this interval and have scored 2+ in 4 out of 6. In 2 out of 6 Liverpool has won with a goal superiority of 2+.

Liverpool has 6 points so far in Europa League group A. At home Liverpool has lost to Udinese and beaten Anzhi Makhachkala in the reverse fixture. Away from home; Liverpool out-scored Young Boys and won 5-3.

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Anzhi is expected to field their best available eleven. When that eleven contains players like Samba, Eto and Zhirkov you know you’re dealing with quality. Anzhi will play this fixture in Moscow due to diciplinary action taken by UEFA. It will mean a half full stand most likely, but the home side will still get decent support. Liverpool clearly put some weight on the Europa League, so I am sure they will try to field a strong side. If Liverpool lose and Udinese beat Young Boys Liverpool will find themselves in 3rd position in this group.  I would expect Downing, Assaidi and Shelvey to play. They were all good against Anzhi last time around. The question is what he does with Suarez, Allen, Skrtl, Agger and Gerrard. We got to factor in that Liverpool is playing away to Chelsea in the EPL this Sunday as well. With that in mind Rodgers is odds on resting Gerrard and Suarez. Against a top notch home side that could be asking for trouble. I recommend caution with big bets until the team sheets are out. Personally I think Rodgers is toying with including at least Suarez. The Uruguayan is in fantastic form, and with him in the side Liverpool have a proven top striker.

In the last home game against Anzhi Gerrard, Skrtl, Agger and Suarez started. Pre the Anzhi game Liverpool had given lots of fringe players a run in the team.  Liverpool had close to 60% possession in the reverse fixture, and played wonderful football. As usual conversion was poor though. Only 1 goal was scored in 8 shots on target.

No matter who plays, Liverpool will keep on working on their system and they will attack. Away from home they have scored plenty of goals. They will go into this game looking to get something out of it.

Edit: Here is the Liverpool squad travelling to Russia: Jones, Gulacsi, Cole, Assaidi, Pacheco, Henderson, Coates, Downing, Wilson, Carragher, Suso, Shelvey, Coady, Yesil, Flanagan, Wisdom, Robinson, Morgan, Sama. A very young and fringe player based squad indeed.

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Anzhi Makhachkala v Liverpool predictions: 1x2 preview

With their squad strength, top coach (Hiddink) and wonderful home record Anzhi is Favorite. If Liverpool doesn’t play something close to the first eleven I would say pretty big favorites too. Should the likes of Coates, Carragher, Robinson, Yesil and Morgan dominate the team sheet I can’t see a happy ending for the Scousers. You can get 1.72 with Betsson Sportsbook, which together with the €25 risk free bet mentioned above should be a very good deal.

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Anzhi Makhachkala v Liverpool predictions: Asian Handicap preview

Given the home strength and the likelihood of Liverpool tangling with the lineup I am considering Anzhi -1. Pinnacle Sports offer a whopping 2.62. Under these circumstances I think that odds must be tested.

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Anzhi Makhachkala v Liverpool predictions: Total Goals preview

Liverpool struggles to convert, but mainly at Anfield. Opponents come there with a defensive mindset, and Liverpool perhaps lack a good old fashioned Number 10 playmaker that can open defenses with slick and fast passing. Away from home, where things usually are more open Liverpool rack up goals an masse. Even when Suarez hasn’t played goals have poured in (either direction it must be added). Anzhi surely will be more attack minded in this tie compared to their attempt at Anfield. Betsson offer 2.05 for over 2.5 goals. I think that’s great value. I like the over 2.5 here myself very much. Also; keep in mind the €25 euro Risk Free Bet offered by Betsson. It comes on top of the odds, and add to the obvious value.

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