Liverpool vs Leeds Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 1st January 2026

Leeds go up against Liverpool on Thursday for a Premier League meeting at Anfield.

Liverpool approach round 19 as number 4 in the Premier League table with 32 points on their account so far. With 18 rounds behind them, Leeds have amassed 20 points, placing them as number 16 in the standings.

Leeds could be facing Liverpool at the wrong time, since the latter go into their next assignment at Anfield with three wins in a row.

Liverpool scored an average of 1.6 goals in ten matches or a total of 16 while allowing 15 goals against. This is an average of 1.5 goals against per match with three clean sheets along the way.

When it comes to goal-scoring Leeds are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 18 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.8 goals per game. They conceded 19 goals for an average of 1.9 a game, achieving a clean sheet in zero of these matches.

Their latest encounter was a belter of a game, which finished with a 3-3 scoreline. An uncommon result, but we would not mind a similar goal fest on Thursday.

Liverpool vs Leeds Prediction

Liverpool Form

Liverpool swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 2-0 against Brighton. They went on to defeat Tottenham 1-2 and made it three on the spin against Wolverhampton in a 2-1 victory. Liverpool won three of their previous six matches at Anfield in the Premier League. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring eight goals to seven against.

Leeds Form

Leeds go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Brentford. They went on to beat Crystal Palace by 4-1, before sharing the spoils with Sunderland in a 1-1 draw. Leeds came through their last six away games in the Premier League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew two and lost four in which, they were outscored by 13 goals to five.

The crowd usually get a very entertaining encounter, when Liverpool face Leeds, and we see no reason for this to end on Thursday. The value bet lies with goals.

Liverpool scored 21 goals and conceded 13 in their last ten games against teams from the bottom half of the Premier League table. They collected 25 points and eight victories. Leeds claimed one wins and four points in their last five games against teams from the top six. They scored nine times in these matches, but also conceded 14 goals. Liverpool are looking at a record of ten wins, two draws and six defeats in the Premier League this season. Leeds enjoy a record of five wins, five draws and eight defeats in the Premier League.

Liverpool vs Leeds Squads

Liverpool Squad

Slot will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Leeds from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Alisson Becker (0/13), Armin Pecsi (0/0), Freddie Woodman (0/0), Giorgi Mamardashvili (0/5), Andrew Robertson (0/11), Calvin Ramsay (0/0), Conor Bradley (0/12), Giovanni Leoni (0/0), Ibrahima Konate (0/18), Jeremie Frimpong (0/6), Joseph Gomez (0/8), Milos Kerkez (1/17), Rhys Williams (0/0), Virgil van Dijk (0/18), Alexis Mac Allister (0/17), Curtis Jones (0/16), Dominik Szoboszlai (2/17), Federico Chiesa (2/13), Florian Wirtz (1/17), Ryan Gravenberch (4/16), Stefan Bajcetic (0/0), Trey Nyoni (0/2), Wataru Endo (0/5), Alexander Isak (2/10), Cody Gakpo (4/16), Hugo Ekitike (8/17), Mohamed Salah (4/14), Rio Ngumoha (1/5).

Leeds Squad

Here is the full team squad of Leeds. The 49 year-old Daniel Farke will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Alex Cairns (0/0), Illan Meslier (0/0), Karl Darlow (0/5), Lucas Perri (0/13), Gabriel Gudmundsson (0/18), James Justin (0/9), Jayden Bogle (0/18), Joe Rodon (2/18), Pascal Struijk (0/16), Sam Byram (0/1), Sebastiaan Bornauw (0/2), Anton Stach (3/16), Ao Tanaka (2/15), Brenden Aaronson (1/17), Daniel James (0/10), Ethan Ampadu (1/16), Ilia Gruev (0/9), Jack Harrison (0/11), Jaka Bijol (1/9), Sean Longstaff (1/12), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (8/16), Joel Piroe (0/9), Lee Erwin (0/0), Lukas Nmecha (4/15), Noah Okafor (2/15), Wilfried Gnonto (0/10).

Liverpool vs Leeds Team News

Liverpool might be looking at three missing players for their upcoming assignment against Leeds. Liverpool have to alter their line-up, as both Alexis Mac Allister and Andrew Robertson get a day in the shade.

Mohamed Salah sit this one out for Liverpool due to an injury.

Leeds have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match on Thursday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands. Joe Rodon and Dominic Calvert-Lewin can't be called upon by Leeds, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Liverpool vs Leeds Lineups

Liverpool vs Leeds H2H

The latest encounter between these two teams was a belter of a 3-3 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest on Thursday? Liverpool seem to have a great read on Leeds, winning six times of the previous ten matches in the Premier League. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 8/15.

Liverpool vs Leeds Results

Goals should be expected when Liverpool welcome Leeds as their previous ten matches have been very entertaining. Over 2.5 goals happened nine times. Best priced odds on over 2.5 goals are 2/3 at the bookmakers.

Liverpool vs Leeds Betting Tips

Dominic Calvert-Lewin look like great value to find the back of the net on Thursday, having hit the target seven times in recent Premier League matches for Leeds. His total for the season says eight goals scored in this Premier League campaign. With five goals lately for Liverpool in the Premier League, Hugo Ekitike is also a player worth mentioning.

Liverpool won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing four as well. Leeds won one from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost six in this run. Liverpool are no doubt looking for goals this coming Thursday, since Leeds have been unable to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 away games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games on home soil.

Over 3.5 goals happened seven times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals. Liverpool managed an average of 3.2 goals, with Leeds averaging 1.4 goals. Both teams to score was a winning bet eight times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Liverpool’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Leeds played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals themselves during this run.