Liverpool take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium tonight as they to return to Premier League action following their Boxing Day postponement.
Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes side played just two days ago as they conceded six goals in a heavy defeat at Manchester City.
Liverpool will know that a win is essential after that City victory opened up a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League.
With Leicester reportedly without a number of players and Jurgen Klopp welcoming back Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Thiago after they contracted Covid, Liverpool fans will be confident.
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And a selection of pundits have shared their thoughts on how the match will play out, with an exciting contest expected.
Mark Lawrenson, BBC Sport (Leicester 0-2 Liverpool)
BBC Sport pundit Lawrenson is predicting that Liverpool will secure a 2-0 win against Leicester on Tuesday night.
“Leicester were fine going forward against Manchester City on Sunday, but they were wide open at the back,” Lawrenson told BBC Sport.
“That’s the last thing you want going into a game against a team as free-scoring as Liverpool are, and Leicester’s injury problems will make it difficult for them to change things around too much.”
Lewis Jones, Sky Sports (Leicester 3-2 Liverpool)
Lewis Jones believes it is worth taking a swing at Leicester in this match as they are playing some dangerous football.
Jones highlighted how the hosts have defensive issues and Liverpool are scoring goals for fun - leading to what could be an exciting encounter.
