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Premier League Picks – Hull City vs. Liverpool

April 24, 2009

Liverpool fans were treated to a thrilling performance by their team against Arsenal FC at Anfield Stadium. The epic clash was highlighted by eight goals and an extraordinary back-and-forth battle that was no doubt a delight for soccer purists to behold and will be remembered for some time to come.

Tale told, Hull City have cause for concern when Liverpool FC come calling on Saturday.  Liverpool are three points adrift top of the table Manchester United and they will hope to close the gap at the expense of a struggling Hull City and thereby, keep the pressure on the Red Devils.

Hull City have slipped in the table after enjoying a stint in the top ten at the start of the season. They are now hovering close to the relegation zone and are three points above third-from-bottom of the table Middlesbrough. Another loss might see them feature in the relegation picture.

Soccer Betting Line:

Hull City  +1½  -130   +800   2½  O -115   U -105    ½  O -115   U -115   Draw   +325    

Liverpool FC  -1½  +110   -265   2½  O -115   U -105    2  O Ev   U -130 Draw   +325    

Match Time: 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time Saturday April 25 200

Venue: Kingston Comms Stadium

Soccer Betting Verdict: It was an attacking football feast for soccer betting fans to savour in Liverpool’s last Premier League clash and they will be hoping for much of the same against Hull City. Except this time, the visitors, who are hot favourites for the victory at -265, are not going to be denied the spoils – so they say. Liverpool will be playing without an injured Stephen Gerrard, which could be a bit of a handicap. At the same time though, over the last few weeks their inspired performances without their skipper have encouraged confidence in their value.

Hull City are on a poor run at home and on the road. They have leaked points at every turn. In their last six home matches, they hauled 3 points with a 0-3-3. They have gone one better on the road, picking up four points with a 1-2-3 mark. Given their current dip in form they face an up-hill battle against an in-form Reds.

Best Soccer BETS: Hull City ran out of steam mid-season and they have not been able to return to the form that saw them climb into the top ten at the start. They are case-and-point why a team needs to play consistently at a high-level throughout the term. At the start they surprised everyone. Now, reality has set in to their top-flight campaign and they are in danger of being demoted by the time all is said and done. There is a lot of pressure on Hull, which could work for or against them. Most likely, it will go against them, as they will be forced to make desperate plays, which will only be exploited by Liverpool. There is only one reasonable outcome in this match: Liverpool to win. Take the over as well because they have been pummelling the net lately.

Soccer Free Picks: Liverpool -265 | Over 2.5 -115

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