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

Published at :February 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Modified at :February 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM

(Courtesy : Liverpool)

Jurgen Klopp will be looking to win for the first time against Luton

A strong run of form has put Liverpool on the map as one of the favourites to win the league this season. They have bounced back from previous seasons to mount a title challenge this season. Despite scoring the most goals in the Premier League this season (59), the Reds are ranked second in goal conceded, indicating that they are a well-balanced team. With Salah scoring in the latter game, Jurgen Klopp’s side bounced back from their loss to Arsenal to defeat Burnley and Brentford.

Although Luton are 17th in the league table, they have shown that they are capable of competing with any side. Despite putting in one of their best performances of the season in the last match against Manchester United, they will feel unlucky to not get any points. The team has been impressive against the top sides this season, beating Brighton 4-0 and drawing Newcastle and Liverpool on the other side. After defeating Everton in the previous round, they are also through to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 22 February 2024 at 1:00 AM IST

Location: Anfield

Form:

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

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

Player to Watch

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The forward’s return from injury has given Liverpool a big boost this season as they try to win the league. Despite missing a chunk of time due to international duty and an injury, Mohamed Salah is the team’s leading goal scorer. He is enjoying another fruitful season this year with 19 goals and 9 assists in 28 appearances across all competitions. In his return match against Brentford, he scored a third goal.

Ross Barkley (Luton)

With three goals and three assists for Luton this season, the former Chelsea midfielder is back to his old self after signing for the club as a free agent. Ross Barkley contributes more to the team even though his numbers are low, with his set piece deliveries helping Luton gain a variety of points. After hitting the crossbar in the dying minutes of Manchester United in the last match, he will be disappointed to not have given his side a point.

Match Facts

Liverpool defeated Brentford in the last match
Luton lost to Manchester United in the last match by 2-1
Luton and Liverpool played a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture

Injury and Team News

Red’s season has been plagued by injuries so far despite their league position, with multiple players missing the tie due to injuries. Jones and Jota are the latest to be sidelined due to injuries suffered in the last match. Injuries have also sidelined Allison, Alexander-Arnold, Thiago, Matip, and Szoboszlai.

The Luton team, on the other hand, will wait to find out whether their top scorer Adebayo is seriously injured after he backed off at the last minute with an injury. Due to injuries, Hashioko, Onyedinma, Anderson, Nakamba, and Lockyer will also not be able to play this match.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 1

Liverpool- 0

Luton- 0

Draw- 1

Predicted lineup for Liverpool vs Luton

Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Kelleher; Bradley, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Jones, Endo, Gravenberch; Diaz, Nunez, Salah

Luton Predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Kaminski; Mengi, Osho, Bell; Ogbene, Lokonga, Barkley, Doughty; Morris, Chong; Woodrow

Match Prediction for Liverpool vs Luton

Unlike Luton, who have struggled in the last two matches, Jurgen Klopp’s side is on a great run of form heading into this match. Anfield plays a key role in the Reds’ chances of winning this tie. However, Luton will be a threat to them after frustrating them to earn a draw in the reverse match.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Luton

Telecast for Liverpool vs Luton

India – Star Sports, Disney+Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times

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