Liverpool vs Wigan

2/1- All the top 3 teams have begun the new year in grand style and have scored the maximum from their matches and now the team placed at number 4 has a great chance as well. On the second day of the new year Liverpool have a comparatively easy opponent when they play 18th placed Wigan. Though Wigan have improved considerably after the way they started the season but have not found a safe route out of the relegation zone yet. Looking at the current form of the sides, Liverpool stand out as clear winners as they have won 7 of their last 10 matches and lost only 2. Wigan, on the other hand have won just 2, losing 6 and 2 have been draws. Also looking at the past record between the teams Liverpool have won all the matches played between the teams and this time the chances of the same are higher as Liverpool will be playing at home in Anfield.

Wigan have had their share of worries this season and they are not out of the mess yet, the first half of the season was totally disastrous and now it is the time to rebuild. They would have preferred a comparatively easier opposition than Liverpool to kick start the new year and taking on the Reds would be a huge ask. Wigan have no injury worries luckily and would be happy even if they can possibly pull off a point from this away tie.

Liverpool on the other hand have been pretty subtle this season, though in 4th position they have not been in contention for the top spot but they surely would not like to have a huge gap between themselves and the top 3. This one looks to be already in the bag for Liverpool and anything less than 3 points would be a loss for the home team.

Prediction: 3-1, Liverpool win