Premier League 2018/19: Predicting the scores for Matchday 10

Liverpool v Cardiff City

Liverpool are to face Cardiff City this weekend

Look at the last 7 matches Liverpool have played. They have won 4 of them with just a single goal difference. They are now winning matches that they would have drawn or lost in last season.

Liverpool have kept 6 clean sheets, the joint highest, and have allowed just 8.7 shots/match the number bettered only by Man City. Against Cardiff, they have a great chance of winning with a higher margin.

Cardiff somehow brought an end to their five-match losing streak with a spirited victory against Fulham in a high scoring encounter. They will not enjoy the same attacking freedom against the Reds when they visit Anfield.

Match Prediction: Liverpool Wins.

Score Prediction: 3-0.

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Southampton v Newcastle United

Southampton are to face Newcastle United this weekend

When we look at Southampton’s league position we may wonder why they are just above the relegation zone. Creating goal scoring opportunities has never been a problem for the Saints but they are let down by their finishing. They must get their shooting boots on when they host Newcastle.

When Rafa took over Newcastle in 2016 everyone had expected that Newcastle were heading towards greatness. We are in 2018, Newcastle United’s progress has been in a downward spiral so far.

Maybe that’s down to their fixture so far this season where they already have faced the big 6 except Liverpool. It’s time for them to turn around the season and start doing what they are capable of.

Match Prediction: Draw.

Score Prediction: 1-1.