LiontipsNorwich vs Liverpool. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (August 14, 2021).
Command Analysis
Norwich didn't linger in England's second-strongest league. Last season, the Canaries topped the Championship, winning 29 out of 46 games and drawing in 10 matches. That brought Norwich 97 points and a ticket to the Premier League. The team scored 75 goals, which was the second best result in the Championship.
At the end of the season, Daniel Farke's men beat Queens Park Rangers (3:1), Reading (4:1), and drew with Barnsley (2:2).
Norwich had a few interesting transfers: Christos Tzolis from PAOK (11 mln), Milot Rashica (11 mln) and Josh Sargent from Werder Bremen (9.5 mln), and Ben Gibson from Burnley (9.3 mln).
But the team enters the new season with several serious losses. In addition to the injured Rupp, Byram, and Cantwell, quite a few players were tested positive for coronavirus: Mumba, Placheta, Rashica, Hugill, Hanley, and Hernandez.
The 19-time champion and seven-time FA Cup winner, Liverpool couldn't defend the title last season and finished only third. The Reds had a rough start to the previous season, but closer to the middle they gained momentum and joined the race for the Premier League trophy.
Liverpool won 20 out of 38 games and drew 9 times. This put them on the third line with 69 points, 17 points behind the leader of the league. The attacking line gave quite a bleak performance, scoring only 68 goals. In the last five rounds, Liverpool enjoyed a series of victories - over Southampton (2:0), Man United (4:2), West Bromwich (2:1), Burnley (3:0), and Crystal Palace (2:0).
Salah became the top scorer for Liverpool with 22 goals.
Central defender Ibrahima Konaté joined the Reds. He was signed for 40 mln euros from Red Bulls.
Robertson and Henderson are injured and won't be able to help their team this weekend.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of Liverpool's last 3 games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of Liverpool.
СтавкаLiverpool to score in 1st half
The visitors scored in the first half in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Norwich heroically won the Championship and were getting ready for a powerful start in the Premier League, but unfortunately, quite a few of their players were tested positive for COVID-19, which seriously lowered their already small chances for success against Liverpool. We expect Liverpool to take advantage of the situation and secure easy three points in the first game of the 2021/2022 season.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2) to Liverpool.
Liverpool have one of the most formidable attacking lines in the Premier League. We think that Norwich will not be able to stop the Merseysiders.
Second bet - total over 3 goals.
