On paper, Liverpool head into this weekend on the back of an exceptional run of form. In reality, the Reds are still stumbling along as they welcome a stubborn Burnley side to Merseyside.
Arne Slot's side come into this one on the back of a relatively unconvincing 4-1 defeat of League One outfit Barnsley at Anfield on Monday — a win which extended their current unbeaten run to 11 matches across all competitions.
Burnley hammered Championship side Millwall 5-1 at Turf Moor in the third round of the FA Cup last week but the Clarets are winless in their last 12 matches in the Premier League, albeit their performances have been improving of late.
AllSportsPeople brings you all the latest tips and odds for this Saturday clash, and where to find the best betting value for the biggest game of the weekend - the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Liverpool vs. Burnley preview: Who will win?
We're siding with a narrow win for Arne Slot's Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.
The Dutch coach whinged about Liverpool having to play against teams adapting their game plan when facing his side last week, and now he will have to play against a Burnley team built simply to frustrate.
Scott Parker has suffered a 9-0 loss at Anfield in the past when in charge of Bournemouth but Burnley have been improving with three draws in their last five games. Liverpool are likely to come out on top but it is unlikely to be overly convincing once again.
Score Prediction: Liverpool 1-0 Burnley (8/1 with Bet365)
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Head-to-Head: Liverpool vs. Burnley
- The most recent outing came in mid-September with Burnley holding Liverpool until deep into second-half stoppage-time before Mohamed Salah stole all three points from the penalty spot.
- That extended Liverpool’s winning streak against Burnley to six matches since a surprise win for the Lancastrians at Anfield back in January 2021.
- Overall, Liverpool and Burnley have clashed on 129 occasions with Liverpool winning 62 of those games and Burnley having managed 38 victories.
Liverpool vs. Burnley: Form Guide
Liverpool – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley (FA Cup)
- Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Fulham 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United (Premier League)
- Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
Burnley – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Burnley 5-1 Millwall (FA Cup)
- Burnley 2-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 Burnley (Premier League)
- Burnley 1-3 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Burnley 0-0 Everton (Premier League)
Liverpool vs. Burnley Betting Tips
We're looking to big-money signing Florian Wirtz for our favourite betting angle in this match.
After an awkward start to his life at Anfield with flashes and glimpses of quality undermined by ineffectiveness, Wirtz is beginning to become more efficient in the final third.
The Germany international has provided two assists and scored three goals in his last six appearances. Backing the chief creator for the hosts to prove the difference with a goal or an assist against Burnley (27/25 with Virgin Bet) looks a value bet.
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Liverpool vs. Burnley Team News
Liverpool Team News
- Conor Bradley is expected to be out for the vast majority of 2026 after knee surgery, despite some reports suggesting he isn’t ruling a FIFA World Cup appearance for Northern Ireland should they qualify in March.
- Club-record signing Alexander Isak remains sidelined for the hosts, with Mohamed Salah away in the third place playoff at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
- As well as that, Liverpool have a few other issues such as Rio Ngumoha being a doubt with Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo longer-term absentees.
Burnley Team News
- Burnley have a couple of fresh injury doubts for this one this weekend, such as former Nottingham Forest centre-back Joe Worrall and key attacker Zian Flemming.
- Ireland international midfielder and team captain Josh Cullen has suffered an ACL injury and he is expected to be out for the season.
- As well as the absence of Cullen, Burnley also remain without centre-back Jordan Beyer, right-back Connor Roberts and striker Zeki Amdouni.
Liverpool vs. Burnley Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two teams will lineup at Anfield, with Slot turning to a more offensive starting XI including Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo and Ekitike.
Liverpool predicted lineup to play Burnley
Alisson (GK) – Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez – Gravenberch, Mac Allister – Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo - Ekitike
- Out: Leoni, Bradley, Endo, Salah, Isak
- Doubtful: Ngumoha
- Suspension: N/A
Burnley predicted lineup to play Liverpool
Dubravka (GK) – Laurent, Tuanzebe, Esteve – Walker, Ugochukwu, Luis, Hartman – Anthony, Foster, Tchaouna
- Out: Beyer, Roberts, Cullen, Amdouni
- Doubtful: Worrall, Flemming
- Suspension: N/A
Liverpool vs. Burnley Odds
- Liverpool to win: 1/4 with Coral
- Burnley to win: 13/1 with Virgin Bet
- Draw: 11/2 with Ladbrokes
Liverpool vs. Burnley Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder for Liverpool vs. Burnley backs the hosts to win with under 3.5 goals, Florian Wirtz to score or assist and over 9.5 corners in the match, which came to overall best odds of 6/1 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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How to Watch Liverpool vs. Burnley: Live Stream, TV Channel
Here's all the key information for how to watch Liverpool vs. Burnley at Anfield:
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
- Time: 15:00 GMT
- TV/Stream: N/A
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