Liverpool and Leeds clash at Anfield tonight with both sides looking to start 2026 as they ended 2025.
The clubs met just over three weeks ago with Daniel Farke's side battling back to snatch a late point in a 3-3 classic. Since then, both sides have gone unbeaten with Liverpool winning their last four games in all competitions including three in the Premier League.
As for Leeds, their unlikely resurgence continues - they are now five unbeaten in the league as they continue to climb the table and move away from relegation trouble.
Who will come out on top at Anfield? AllSportsPeople brings you our football tips for this match, as well as how to claim 50/1 odds for Liverpool to score!
Liverpool vs. Leeds United Prediction: Who Will Win?
Both sides are in great form on paper but Leeds have arguably been more convincing than Liverpool.
The Reds stumbled past both 10-man Spurs and rock-bottom Wolves and still have many issues to sort out, notably their league-high 12 goals conceded from set pieces.
They have since sacked their set-piece coach but we're backing a physical Leeds side to cause them trouble and pick up another valuable point.
Score Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Leeds (8/1 with Bet365)
Head-to-Head: Liverpool vs. Leeds
- The two clubs played just three weeks ago with Leeds coming from behind twice to snatch a last-gasp point in a 3-3 thriller at Elland Road.
- Leeds won 2-1 on their last visit to Anfield back in October 2022, Crysencio Summerville scoring an 89th minute winner.
- Liverpool have the upper hand historically though, with 54 wins to Leeds 23 from their 101 meetings.
Liverpool vs. Leeds: Form Guide
Liverpool – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Liverpool 2-1 Wolves (Premier League)
- Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Liverpool 2-0 Brighton (Premier League)
- Inter 0-1 Liverpool (UEFA Champions League)
- Leeds 3-3 Liverpool (Premier League)
Leeds – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Sunderland 1-1 Leeds (Premier League)
- Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
- Brentford 1-1 Leeds (Premier League)
- Leeds 3-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Leeds 3-3 Liverpool (Premier League)
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Liverpool vs. Leeds Betting Tips
Neither of these sides are rock-solid at the back so both teams to score at 3/4 with Bet365 feels a good pick particularly with Leeds full of goals at both ends right now.
If Leeds are to score, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the most likely candidate having scored in his last six league games. No player in club history has gone seven in a row. He is 3/1 with AK Bets to do just that on his return to Merseyside.
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Liverpool vs. Leeds Team News
Liverpool Team News
- Dominik Szoboszlai is set to return to the lineup after sitting out the win over Wolves with suspension. He should come in for Federico Chiesa.
- There could also be a change at right-back with Conor Bradley replacing Jeremie Frimpong.
Leeds Team News
- Leeds suffered a big blow in their draw with Sunderland as key defender Joe Rodon hobbled off with an injury.
- He is likely to miss his first game in two years and be replaced by Ao Tanaka as he was on Sunday.
- This will see Leeds line up in a 4-3-3 formation like they did at the Stadium of Light following the change.
Liverpool vs. Leeds Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two teams will lineup at Anfield today with Dominik Szoboszlai coming in for Liverpool and Ao Tanaka replacing the injured Joe Rodon in the Leeds lineup.
Liverpool predicted lineup to play Leeds
Alisson (GK) – Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez – Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister – Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ekitike
- Out: Isak, Gomez, Salah (AFCON), Leoni, Endo
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspension: N/A
Leeds predicted lineup to play Liverpool
Perri (GK) – Bogle, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson – Ampadu, Stach, Tanaka – Aaronson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
- Out: Rodon, Longstaff, James
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspension: N/A
Liverpool vs. Leeds Odds
- Liverpool to win: 11/20 with Betway
- Leeds to win: 11/2 with AK Bets
- Draw: 7/2 with AK Bets
Bet Builder Tips: Liverpool vs. Leeds
Our bet builder for Liverpool vs. Leeds is a draw with both teams to score, Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score anytime and over 3.5 cards. That came to 37/2 with Ladbrokes at the time of writing.
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How to watch: Liverpool vs. Leeds Live Stream, TV Channel
- Date: Thursday, January 1
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Time: 17:30 GMT
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go