Liverpool vs PSV Predictions

• Liverpool have kept only two clean sheets in their last 14 matches
• Both teams have scored in 11 of PSV’s last 13 fixtures
• There have been 16 goals in PSV’s four Champions League outings, with both teams scoring on each occasion

Rusty Reds to be embroiled in high-scoring classic

The pressure was ramped up another notch on Liverpool manager Arne Slot following Saturday’s disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest and the Reds will be hoping that the Champions League can offer some respite.

It has been a dramatic drop off from the Premier League champions, who have lost eight of their last 11 matches, which leaves them languishing in 11th in the English top-flight after 12 rounds of fixtures.

That is extremely concerning given that Liverpool had taken 15 points from their first five matches and, with confidence at an all-time low, PSV may be sensing an opportunity at Anfield.

Liverpool have won three of their four Champions League matches this season, which includes home wins over Madrid giants Atletico and Real.

Slot’s side also had 21 shots despite firing a blank against Forest, posting an expected-goals figure of 2.02, so should be hopeful of breaking through Eredivisie opposition.

Having previously managed Feyenoord in the Dutch top-flight, the occasion may carry even greater significance for Slot and another defeat really would pose questions of his credentials to turn things around.

And, Liverpool will be expected to stamp their authority at Anfield, PSV are free-scoring opposition and will relish coming up against a team lacking in belief.

PSV can punish any defensive frailties

The hosts have kept only two clean sheets in their last 14 matches and they have conceded exactly three goals in four of their last six fixtures to highlight their defensive deficiencies.

PSV, meanwhile, have a six-point buffer at the top of the Eredivisie and they arrive on Merseyside on an 11-game unbeaten run.

The Dutch side have lost only one of their four Champions League assignments, which includes a 6-2 rout of Napoli at home, and they have racked up 41 goals in 13 league outings to showcase their scoring potential.

However, both teams have scored in 11 of PSV’s last 13 matches and five of their last eight games have featured at least four goals.

With Liverpool in desperate need of a response and Anfield often proving a fortress, but PSV posing a serious threat in forward areas, this Champions League clash should not disappoint.

Peter Bosz’s team defeated a much-changed Liverpool 3-2 at home in the Champions League league phase last season but roles could be reversed at Anfield, where the Reds are likely to be at full strength given their poor form.

Having beaten Atletico 3-2 at home in this season’s Champions League, correct-score punters should take a chance on another five-goal thriller against the Dutch powerhouses.