FM Preview: Liverpool v Sunderland 13 Aug 2011

Last updated : 12 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Liverpool v Sunderland fixture

Sunderland face a trip to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Black Cats will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 39 and win only 19 of the 77 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sun 20 Mar Sunderland 0 - 2 Liverpool Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Liverpool 2 - 2 Sunderland Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 28 Mar Liverpool 3 - 0 Sunderland Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Sunderland 1 - 0 Liverpool Premier League
2008/2009 Tue 03 Mar Liverpool 2 - 0 Sunderland Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 16 Aug Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 02 Feb Liverpool 3 - 0 Sunderland Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

Liverpool have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. During these games, Reds have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

Sunderland have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Black Cats have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Liverpool 6 3 1 2 14 6 10
Sunderland 6 3 0 3 10 11 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Reds, as the The Black Cats have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Liverpool 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sunderland 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.

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