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Huddersfield vs Liverpool
Premier League 2018/19
Venue: John Smith's Stadium
Date: Saturday, October 20
Kick-off: 5:30pm BST
Liverpool are looking to make it seven league wins from nine when they travel to Huddersfield on Saturday evening.
After a breathless start to the season, Jurgen Klopp’s side have won just one of their last five matches - a fixture list that included back-to-back meetings with Chelsea, a trip to Napoli and a visit from champions Manchester City.
Huddersfield are still without a win to their name this season.
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Team news
Terence Kongolo is out until November with a thigh injury but David Wagner is hoping to have Ramadan Sobhi available following the international break. Aaron Moy (groin), Danny Williams (knee) and Tom Smith (hip) are to be assessed in the coming days.
Christopher Schindler should make the matchday squad after suffering a head injury. Philip Billing is still weeks away from a return.
Mohamed Salah returned from international duty ahead of schedule with a muscular injury although Egypt have been quick to insist that decision was merely precautionary.
Virgil van Dijk also returned to Merseyside afters scoring for Netherlands against Germany on Saturday. Ronald Koeman noted, however, that was always going to be the plan and believes the defender will be fit for the weekend.
Sadio Mane has undergone surgery on a broken thumb, making him a serious doubt for the weekend. Naby Keita's thigh injury is a further, more serious, concern. Adam Lallana is edging closer to a return and could make the matchday squad.
TV, online and live stream coverage
The match will be televised live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting from 5pm.
BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app.
You can also follow all the action with Standard Sport's LIVE blog.
Tickets
For Huddersfield ticket information click here to head to the club's official website.
Prediction
Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change
Huddersfield to win 1-0: 20/1
Liverpool to win 2-0: 9/2
0-0 draw: 12/1
Roberto Firmino first goal scorer: 7/2
Click here to find the latest match odds and place a bet.
Head to head
This will be the 78th meeting between the two sides. Somewhat surprisingly, it is the Terriers who hold the superior record with 31 wins to their name. Liverpool have come out on top 29 times with 17 draws between the two.
