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Charlton
come into this game following an impressive away win against
Leeds 2-1, while Liverpool are in the midst of a mini-crisis,
after losing at home to Man Utd 2-1 and facing a goalkeeping
crisis.
Charlton
have an average home record, having won two and lost four.
They have only scored 8 goals at home all season. They have
only taken 7 out of a possible 18 points at home, but have
won 2 out of their last 3 home games and won their last
three games overall. Liverpool, after a great start to the
their campaign are beginning to falter, with a confidence
denting home defeat to Man Utd. They have won four times
away this season and lost only twice, scoring 12 goals and
conceding 8 in the process. This is a game where the league
positions are potentially misleading. Charlton are in a
lowly position, but are confident coming into this match
and unbeaten in three games, while Liverpool are second
in the Premiership but have not won in their last four games,
and have lost their last two away games. I think the value
of 11/4
offered for a home win, however, I think is too good to
be missed. Liverpool striker Michael Owen's goals have dried
up, while Charlton have scored 5 goals two games. Defensively,
Liverpool are in a shambles with keeper Dudek dropped to
the bench in favour of Chris Kirkland, and boss Gerald Houllier
has been publicly criticised by former keeper Sander Westerveld.
This does not bode well for confidence coming into this
game. Charlton will be fighting for everything and may have
too much for a Liverpool side who are low on confidence.
Of course, Liverpool have the much better quality players,
but at the minute perhaps this away trip to London has come
a game too soon. Home win. Low stake.
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