Sunderland v Liverpool preview: first goal will be crucial
Sunderland v Liverpool
Stadium of Light – Sunderland, England
English Premier League
Saturday 10 March 2012
Kickoff: 15:00 GMT
Liverpool face a tough trip to the Stadium of Light to take on Sunderland this weekend, but if the stats are anything to go by they are a good bet even money (2) to emerge victorious.
The last time Sunderland won in this fixture was back in 2009 when the winner came courtesy of a beach ball thrown on to the pitch.
That is the only time that the Black cats have won in the last 11 league meetings between the two sides, and Liverpool have won eight of them encounters.
It’s true that Sunderland have improved out of all recognition under Martin O’Neill, and that Liverpool have managed to win just one and lost three of their last five matches on the road.
But Kenny Dalglish’s men have won four and lost one of their last five visits to the Stadium of Light, with the home side netting just one goal in total in those five matches.
That makes them look a good bet at 2 with with bet365 and Paddy Power, and in Luis Suarez they have a striker in-form who has scored in both of his Premier League appearances against Sunderland.
The Uruguayan is a 5.5 chance with Betfred to break the deadlock and score first, and that looks good value.
However an even more appealing punt is for him to net anytime and keep up his 100 per cent record at 2.5 with Betfred.
Soccerlens Prediction: If Liverpool can score, the game is theirs for the taking. Sunderland 0-2 Liverpool.
Topics: English Premier League, Liverpool, Match Reports, Sunderland
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