Liverpool is coming to visit Middlesbrough within the EPL’s 16th round, next Wednesday. Both teams haven’t performed at their best in the previous games, the Boro have lost the away game to Southampton, whereas the Reds couldn’t have beaten West Ham at home, and let go of Chelsea and Arsenal two more points ahead. There is no doubt, that Liverpool are coming to Middlesbrough to get three points.
The Boro’s main task for the season is keeping the spot in the elite division of the English football. For Karanka himself, working on such level is something new, that’s why it is prematurely to demand something from the specialist and his team. After 15 played rounds, Middlesbrough is on the 16th position in the tournament table and three points away from the elimination zone.
After losing Coutinho, the Reds have a recession. Klopp’s team hasn’t won two matches in a row in the EPL, having lost 3:4 to Bournemouth and having had a draw with West Ham at home. The Pelicans have 31 points and the 3rd spot in the EPL tournament table. The gap between Chelsea, which is leading the elite football division, is six points.
After two unsuccessful games, everyone awaits a victory of Liverpool over Middlesbrough, which have some squad difficulties in the attack. Negredo’s and Ramirez’s participation is questionable, who also couldn’t have played against Southampton. Under such conditions, the Reds have some additional chances to get the points in the upcoming game.
Prediction for the match: Liverpool to win.