Liverpool vs Leeds United Predictions

These clubs are going to fight in an intense battle, but Liverpool are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Leeds United in their upcoming Premier League clash

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Anfield, Merseyside

Date: Thursday, 1^st January 2026

Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time

Only a few weeks on from their six-goal Elland Road spectacular - and the Mohamed Salah-related events that followed it - Liverpool and Leeds United reconvene at Anfield for a New Year's Day Premier League clash.

The Reds' winning run now stands at four matches thanks to their 2-1 success over Wolverhampton Wanderers, while the Whites are now unbeaten in five after holding Sunderland to a 1-1 draw.

Head-to-head:

• Liverpool have won 18 of the 31 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Leeds United recorded seven victories.
• The remaining six clashes ended in draws.
• Liverpool are on a four-match winning streak.
• Leeds United are undefeated in their last five games.
• The Peacocks have not won any of their last five fixtures against the Reds.
• Seven of their last 10 encounters produced at least three goals.

Form:

• Liverpool in the league: D-D-W-W-W
• Liverpool in all competitions: D-W-W-W-W
• Leeds United in the league: W-D-D-W-D
• Leeds United in all competitions: W-D-D-W-D

Team News:

• Liverpool will be without the services of Alexander Isak, Stefan Bajcetic, Joseph Gomez and Giovanni Leoni. They are injured. Wataru Endo might miss out due to fitness issues. Mohamed Salah is on national team duty.
• Sean Longstaff, Daniel James and Joe Rodon are not going to be in action for Leeds United due to their injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

• Hugo Ekitike is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. He has come up with some good performances in the last few games for Liverpool and will be looking to put up another top show. In 17 Premier League appearances this season, Hugo Ekitike has scored eight goals and also has two assists to his name.
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin is coming in after scoring an important goal for Leeds United in their previous league outing against Sunderland. His efforts helped the Peacocks secure a draw. He has scored eight goals in 16 league outings this season and will be looking to add more to his tally. Calvert-Lewin looks in good touch and is going to create problems for the opponent’s defence.