Roy Keane has a different opinion from Jamie Carragher regarding the outcome of the Liverpool vs. Burnley match.

Premier League Debate: Keane and Carragher Differ on Liverpool vs. Burnley Prediction

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In the Super 6 predictions showdown, the Liverpool vs. Burnley fixture sparked differing views — particularly regarding whether Alexander Isak would be available. Despite the debate, both Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher ultimately agreed that Arne Slot’s Liverpool would secure a win at Turf Moor on Sunday.

Keane Predicts Comfortable Win, Carragher More Cautious

While both pundits tipped Liverpool to win, they differed on how convincing the victory would be. Keane confidently predicted a 3-0 result, whereas Carragher leaned towards a more modest 2-0 scoreline against Scott Parker’s Burnley.

Still, there’s reason to believe the match could be trickier than either former player expects. Liverpool, coming off an international break, have historically lacked sharpness in such situations — and their first three Premier League performances this season haven’t been overly impressive either.

On the other hand, Burnley’s form hasn’t inspired much confidence either, with early season results like:

Manchester United 3–2 Burnley

Burnley 2–0 Sunderland

Tottenham 3–0 Burnley

In fairness, facing United and Spurs away isn’t an ideal metric for judging their true capabilities, as both are expected to be strong this season.

Still, even at home, Burnley now face a Liverpool side boasting talents such as Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Virgil van Dijk — hardly an easy task.

Empire of the Kop’s Take

Considering Liverpool’s typical sluggishness after international breaks, it’s likely they’ll start slowly, with improvements coming in the second half. The key for Slot’s men will be limiting Burnley’s chances, especially given their ability to make the most of limited opportunities — as shown in their games against United and Sunderland.

Game Possession Shots Shots on Target Goals

Man Utd vs Burnley 38% 6 3 2
Burnley vs Sunderland 41% 7 2 2

While Burnley could pose some threat — especially to a Liverpool defence that has faced criticism — this clash still heavily favours the visitors.