For BPL gameweek 15, newly promoted QPR will visited Anfield on this Saturday clash. The match will kickoff at 1500 local time. For Malaysian fans, you can watch this game live at Stadium Astro Channel 812/832 (Saturday, 2255)
Liverpool’s unbeaten run ended at Craven Cottage last week, thanks to the only goal from Clint Dempsey. Liverpool currently sits at 7th of the table with 23 points from 14 games. The Reds last 5 games stand at DWDWL.
QPR’s last away game was at the Carrow Road, which was ended 2 – 1, favored the home side. QPR currently sits at 12th place, same points as Aston Villa, Everton & Norwich City. Their last 5 matches stand at LLWLD. QPR’s fan leaved the Loftus Road frustrated as Shane Long late goal stole a draw for WBA.
The home side desperately needs a win. Most probably Daglish will deploy 4-4-2 formation and use Downing & Bellamy to provide extra width; which is crucial to stretch QPR’s defense. Carroll might play his part in this game as he will provide aerial threat to QPR’s center back whose win little of their aerial 50-50 battle. Ferdinand & Young only won 45% & 44% respectively of their aerial 50-50 battle. In midfield battle, the Reds need to watch out for Faurlin as he has attempted ~16% of total QPR’s open play pass with completion ratio of 83%. Skrtel & Agger also need to pay attention on QPR’s striker, Helguson. Currently he has scored 6 goals with conversion ratio stand at 30%. It is quite impressive as Dzeko’s chance conversion stand at 31% and Rooney at 20%. Watch out also for Joey Barton as he set plays currently contributed up to 10 chances so far.
The key battle in this game would be between Helguson & Reds defender. It is interesting to see how the Reds defender deals within form Helguson. Should the Reds defender win the battle tonight, the more chance that the Liverpool can grab all the 3 points.
Possible Line Up
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Downing, Henderson, Adam, Bellamy, Suarez, Carroll
QPR: Cerny, Young, Gabbidon, Ferdinand, Traore, Derry, Faurlin, Barton, Wright-Phillips, Bothroyd, Helguson
Mr I Prediction
Liverpool 1 – 0 QPR; Carroll on the score sheet.
A narrow win for Liverpool as the Reds will find it difficult to break QPR’s defense.
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