As always, The Overlap delivers top-notch debates on the Premier League’s hottest topics for football fans across the UK.
With Liverpool and Burnley facing off in the Super 6 predictions, opinions varied—especially regarding Alexander Isak’s availability.
Despite this, both Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane agreed that Arne Slot’s Liverpool would claim victory at Turf Moor on Sunday.
Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane differ on Burnley’s scoreline
We believe this match might be tougher than either pundit expects.
Roy Keane predicted a 3-0 win.
Jamie Carragher took a more cautious approach, forecasting a 2-0 victory for Liverpool over Scott Parker’s Burnley.
That said, Liverpool, returning from an international break, haven’t always been their best, and their performances in the first three Premier League games have been underwhelming—raising some doubts in our minds.
How has Burnley’s Premier League season started?
Burnley’s early results don’t suggest a team ready to rise above the relegation battle this season:
Manchester United 3 – 2 Burnley
Burnley 2 – 0 Sunderland
Tottenham 3 – 0 Burnley
To be fair, Burnley shouldn’t be judged harshly for away matches against strong sides aiming for European competition or top-flight survival (like Manchester United).
But a home game against Liverpool, featuring players like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Virgil van Dijk, is no easy task.
Empire of the Kop’s Burnley vs Liverpool prediction
Considering the fresh international break, we expect Liverpool to have a slow start, likely improving as the match progresses.
Arne Slot’s team must ensure Burnley doesn’t make the most of their limited chances, as they showed sharp finishing against United and Sunderland.
Burnley’s stats in their first two Premier League matches of 2025/26:
Game Possession Shots Shots on Target Goals
Man Utd vs Burnley 38% 6 3 2
Burnley vs Sunderland 41% 7 2 2
Burnley remains a threat to Liverpool’s defense, which has faced criticism this season. However, Milos Kerkez impressed at left-back against Arsenal, and Dominik Szoboszlai’s role as a right-back proved decisive—giving reason for optimism.
Taking all this into account, we predict Liverpool will secure a 2-1 win at Turf Moor and take the points.
Predictions roundup:
Jamie Carragher & Gary Neville: 2-0 Liverpool
Roy Keane & Ian Wright: 3-0 Liverpool
Empire of the Kop: 2-1 Liverpool
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