Luton Town vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 3, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:55 AM

The Hatters are meeting Liverpool after almost 16 years

Rob Edwards will need a master plan to decipher how not to concede goals in the Premier League. The newly promoted side is lingering in the relegation zone and have conceded in every game so far. After 10 games in PL, the Hatters have pulled off just a single win. Now Luton Town has to face a side that knows very well how to score.

The Reds ended AFC Bournemouth’s desire to get into the EFL Cup quarter-finals. With a 2-1 win over The Cherries, Jürgen Klopp will now shift his focus to Premier League action. Almost after 16 years, Liverpool will face off against Luton Town. Klopp’s men will seek nothing but a win to stay amidst the title contenders.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 5 November 2023 at 4:30 PM UK (10:00 PM IST)

Location: Kenilworth Road

Form

Luton Town (in all competitions): L-D-L-L-W

Liverpool (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Carlton Morris (Luton Town)

Born in Cambridge, England, Carlton Morris joined The Hatters in the summer of 2022. The striker was very important in taking Luton Town to the Premier League from the EFL Championship. Now in the first tier of English football, Morris has started every game so far. He has also scored three goals and provided an assist.

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

The Hungarian has been simply phenomenal for the Anfield hosts. In the Reds kit, Dominik Szoboszlai has played every minute of the 2023-24 Premier League so far. For the stats, Szoboszlai has 2 assists and a goal so far. The player has created 25 chances for his side and it is the club’s highest after 10 matchdays done and dusted.

Match Facts

The home side has conceded at least a goal in every PL game so far
Liverpool stands in the UEFA Champions League qualification spot while newly promoted Luton are hanging in the relegation zone
Only Aston Villa and Newcastle United have outscored The Reds in the PL

Injury & Team News

Luton Town has a bit of lengthy trouble going into Premier League action. Hamstring injuries have cast its spell on Reece Burke, Mads Andersen, Amari’i Bell and Sambi Lokonga. Alongside these players winger Jordan Clark and defender Dan Potts are dealing with ankle issues.

The Reds have a few main team players sidelined. Left-back Andrew Robertson who sustained a shoulder injury in the October international break had his operation and is out for this year. Midfielder Thiago Alcantara is still recovering from a hip injury. Influential winger Luis Diaz shouldn’t be troubled with football at the moment as his father is still missing after both his parents were kidnapped.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 10

Luton Town wins – 1

Liverpool wins – 5

Draws – 4

Predicted Lineup

Luton Town predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Kaminski (GK); Mengi, Lockyer, Osho; Kabore, Nakamba, Barkley, Doughty; Brown, Ogbene; Morris

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Jota

Match Prediction for Luton Town vs Liverpool

Although both sides are going to meet after a long time, life is very different for them. One is battling relegation and the other one is aligning itself to seek PL glory. The Reds have momentum and players in stride looking to get all three points back home. Kenilworth Road will have to wait to see their side win a 2023-24 Premier League game at home.

Prediction: Luton Town 1-4 Liverpool

Telecast for Luton Town vs Liverpool

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – SuperSport, NTA, Canal+ Afrique

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