Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield in the fourth round of the Premier League, with the hosts looking to strengthen their position after collecting only five points from their opening three matches. Pinnacle888 has made Liverpool clear favourites, although Fulham’s urgent need for points could make the contest more difficult than the odds suggest.
Liverpool go into the game in positive spirits after beating Atletico in the Champions League. However, their start to the Premier League season means they cannot afford to ease off. A home win is particularly important, while any underestimation of Fulham could cost the hosts valuable points.
The Reds have won their past two matches, defeating Atletico 2-1 at home in the Champions League before securing a 2-0 away victory against Ipswich Town. They are also unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions.
Fulham remain one of two teams yet to take a point this season, giving the visitors considerable motivation before their trip to Anfield. That alone may not be enough to secure a result, but they could adopt an adventurous approach.
If Fulham score first, they would disrupt Liverpool’s plans and gain valuable time in a match where opportunities to recover are limited. The visitors lost 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace in their previous Premier League fixture, having earlier suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat by Sunderland.
Pinnacle888 match odds
- Liverpool to win – 1.45 - Draw – 4.9 - Fulham to win – 6.5
The odds reflect Liverpool’s status as strong favourites, although Fulham’s recent away record offers some reason for caution. Five of their last 10 matches on the road have ended in draws.
The head-to-head record also points towards the possibility of goals, with four of the clubs’ last five meetings producing more than 2.5 goals.
Recommended bets
The suggested Pinnacle888 selections for the match are Fulham with a +1.5 handicap at 1.72 and both teams to score at 1.65.
Those selections indicate that Liverpool are expected to win, but that Fulham could remain competitive and find the net. The visitors will need to improve on their opening results if they are to avoid a fourth successive league defeat.