Liverpool vs Barnsley Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26
Barnsley won the last encounter when these two sides met in 2008
Anfield Stadium in Liverpool gears up to host the FA Cup Third Round fixture, where reigning English champions Liverpool take on Barnsley.
The reigning English champions are yet to win or lose a game in 2026 after settling for three back-to-back draws against Leeds United, Fulham and most recently against Arsenal. After coming agonisingly close to the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season, the Reds would be eyeing domestic silverware this season.
Barnsley are coming after defeating Peterborough in the previous round. Their recent form in Football League One hasn’t been optimistic. They were down to ten men and salvaged a point against Wigan Athletic in the last game. They are led by former Aston Villa player Conor Hourihane.
Kick-off:
- Location: Liverpool, England
- Stadium: Anfield Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, January 13
- Kick-off Time: 1:15 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
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The Argentine midfielder made a move from East Sussex to Liverpool in 2023 and, since then, has gone on to win the English Premier League and the Carabao Cup with the Reds. In the absence of Bradley, Mac Allister will have additional responsibilities defensively tonight. In 20 games, he is yet to score but has given 2 assists.
Davis Kellar Dunn (Barnsley)
The English striker from Sunderland has donned jerseys of Wrexham and Burton Albion before heading towards South Yorkshire with Barnsley last season. He has already scored 11 goals in Football League One and is in sublime form up front.
Match Facts
- Jimmy Melia from Liverpool is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
- Barnsley won the last encounter when these two sides met in 2008
- The Reds last defeated Barnsley back in 1998
Liverpool vs Barnsley: Betting Tips and Odds
- The home team to win – 1/6 with bet365
- Cody Gakpo to score first – 5/4 with bet365
- Liverpool 3-0 Barnsley – 7/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
The Reds will miss the presence of Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak and Wataru Endo.
Luca Connell from Barnsley picked up a red card in the previous game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 16
Liverpool won: 8
Barnsley won: 4
Draws: 4
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Mamardashvili (GK); Gomez, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, MacAllister; Frimpong, Wirtz, Chiesa; Gakpo
Barnsley predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Mahoney (GK); Watson, Gevingney, Shephard, Earl; Philips, Graham; Jalo, Kelly, McGoldrick; Keillor Dunn
Match Prediction
Despite history suggesting that Barnsley have shocked Liverpool multiple times, we expect the Reds to win the game comfortably and advance to the next rounds.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Barnsley
Telecast Details
India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: TNT Sports, BBC
USA: ESPN+
Nigeria: StarTimes
When and where is this FA Cup match?
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Anfield in Liverpool. Kick-Off is scheduled for 1:15 AM IST.
Where and how to watch FA Cup 2025-26 in India?
Sony Liv has the right to telecast the FA Cup in India as of now.
Where and how to watch FA Cup 2025-26 in UK?
Fans in the host nation can tune into BBC to watch all the fixtures live.
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