Liverpool vs Leeds United Match Overview – 01.01.2026
Just hours after the beginning of 2026, Premier League champions Liverpool will host Leeds United at their own Anfield Road. The Reds are in a run of three consecutive wins in the league – something that allowed them to climb to Top 4. At the same time the Peacocks are 16th in the table. Stay with us and our Betting on underdogs in football matches.
After a period of bad results, Liverpool managed to stabilise its performances. Now Arne Slot’s team is unbeaten in its last five matches, winning three of them. It was important for the fans to see their team back on its feet again. Now the question is – can they continue like that?
Leeds on the other hand are also unbeaten in their last five league matches. This allowed Daniel Farke’s team to climb outside the relegation zone. But now they have a big challenge ahead.
Liverpool News & Analysis
One of Liverpool’s stars Mohamed Salah is out of the team as he’s participating at the African Cup of Nations. But even if he wasn’t, his situation is not entirely clear because of his beef with the manager Slot.
Most likely the Dutch coach will use a similar team as the one that achieved a 2-1 win over Wolves a few days ago. Alexander Isak is out for a few months with an injury, too, so Hugo Ekitike is leading the attack. Against Wolves he was supported by Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister and Federico Chiesa. Now we can expect to see Cody Gakpo back in the line-up – the striker started from the bench against Wanderers.
Florian Wirtz was the player who got the best ratings against Wolves. The German international not only scored a goal, but also had a very good game. It seems that Wirtz is finally getting to know English football.
Leeds United News & Analysis
Leeds’ run of five consecutive games without a defeat is giving the Peacocks some confidence before facing the Reds. The truth is that Leeds needed a run like that in order to believe in themselves again. Now Daniel Farke’s team is 7 points away of the relegation zone.
In their last game Leeds faced Sunderland away from home and got a point at the Stadium of Light – 1-1. Dominic Calvert-Lewin secured the win with an equalising goal in the beginning of the second half. Brenden Aaronson provided the assist.
Liverpool vs Leeds United Betting Predictions
Leeds United’s unbeaten run is making them dangerous, but Liverpool are still having the advantage to play at home. Arne Slot’s team is hungry for wins, so we expect them to dominate this game.
- Liverpool to Win;
- Over 2.5 Goals;
Head-to-Head Matches
In 124 competitive matches between Liverpool and Leeds United, the Reds have the advantage with 63 wins. The Peacocks have won 29 times while 32 of the games ended with a draw.
Betting Verdict
Liverpool will give their all to win here as they are back in Top 4. Even without Mo Salah and Alexander Isak, Arne Slot’s boys remain a team of huge quality. Let’s see how Leeds United will oppose them, though. Thanks for being with us and our Betting on underdogs in football matches.