Liverpool vs Leeds United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The previous outing between these sides ended in a 3-3 draw.

Liverpool are all set to take on Leeds United for their matchweek 19 contest of the 2025-26 Premier League. These sides are going to put up an intense show and which will take place at Anfield.

The Reds will be at home this time around when they take on Leeds United once again this season. They were pushed to the limits by the Peacocks last time around, where the game ended in a 3-3 draw. Liverpool FC have performed well in their last four games and will be keen to continue their winning run.

Leeds United have also performed decently in their last few matches and will be keen to continue their form here. They staged an exciting comeback to secure a draw against the Reds last time around, but things can get a bit tough for them as the Peacocks will be away from home this time around.

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Anfield
• Date: Thursday, January 1
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: In use

Form:

Liverpool: D-W-W-W-W

Leeds United: W-D-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

The Frenchman 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.

Hugo x Flo 🤩 pic.twitter.com/GmV0ZPco4X

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 28, 2025

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds)

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.

Match Facts

• Liverpool are on a four-match winning streak.
• Leeds United FC are undefeated in their last five games.
• The Peacocks have not won any of their last five fixtures against the Reds.

Liverpool vs Leeds: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @4/7 AK Bets
• Hugo Ekitike to score @10/11 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @13/8 bet365

Injury and 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.

Mo and @EgyptNT finish top of Group B as they head into the AFCON knockouts 😁🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/KJ5UUSq8FR

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 29, 2025

Sean Longstaff, Daniel James and Joe Rodon are not going to be in action for Leeds United due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 124

Liverpool won: 63

Leeds won: 29

Draws: 32

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitike

Leeds United predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Perri (GK); Tanaka, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Aaronson, Ampadu, Stach, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Okafor

Match Prediction

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

Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Leeds

Telecast Details

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