Credit: THE SUNLIVERPOOL hosts Leeds at Anfield on New Year’s Day as both teams strive to continue their impressive Premier League performances.
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Liverpool welcomes Leeds United to Anfield on New Year’s Day, aiming for their fourth consecutive Premier League victory.
The reigning champions have secured wins against Brighton, Tottenham, and Wolves, which has helped them return to the top four, although they still trail league leaders Arsenal by 10 points.
Arne Slot’s team is currently unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions and will look to extend this streak, having won five of their last six Premier League games played on New Year’s Day (D1).
Liverpool has also scored 19 goals in their last five league encounters with Leeds, but they will be cautious after recently squandering a 2-0 lead to draw 3-3 at Elland Road just 26 days ago.
While their results have improved, Slot will seek to enhance their defensive performance.
Liverpool has managed only one clean sheet in their last five league matches, and no team has conceded more goals from set pieces (excluding penalties) in the Premier League this season (12).
Despite being heavy favorites, this match may not be straightforward against a revitalized Leeds side.
The Yorkshire club has climbed to 16th place, seven points clear of the relegation zone, following an unbeaten streak of five league games (W2 D3).
They also have an impressive record in January. Leeds are unbeaten in their last 10 league matches played in January (W6 D4), a streak that dates back to a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in 2023. The only team across the top four tiers with a longer current January unbeaten run is Arsenal (11).
However, this record is under significant threat, as Leeds have won only one of their last 16 away top-flight games against reigning champions (D5 L10).
- Liverpool 1/2 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
- Draw 7/2 with Midnite – CLAIM HERE
- Leeds 5/1 with BetMGM – CLAIM HERE
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Flo State
We are predicting that Liverpool star Florian Wirtz will continue his impressive form, offered at 10/11 to score or assist with Betfair.
After failing to contribute a goal in his first 15 Premier League appearances, Wirtz has now scored or assisted in each of his last two matches.
It always seemed like it was just a matter of time. Over the last four league games, the Germany international has created 10 chances for his teammates and has taken four shots from inside the penalty area. Only Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike have a higher expected goals (xG) tally during this period.
- Florian Wirtz to score or assist at 10/11 with Betfair – CLAIM HERE
First Goalscorer and Correct Score Predictions
Liverpool vs Leeds
- First goalscorer: Hugo Ekitike at 5/2 with Midnite – CLAIM HERE
- Correct score: 2-0 at 13/2 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE
Win to Nil
We are also backing Liverpool to secure a victory with a clean sheet, priced at 9/5 with William Hill.
Although Liverpool has achieved just one clean sheet in their last five Premier League matches, the underlying statistics suggest that another shutout is imminent. The Reds rank third for expected goals conceded in their last six league outings, with only Arsenal displaying significantly better defensive metrics.
Leeds, on the other hand, have not been prolific on the road. They have scored only eight goals in nine away league matches this season and have failed to find the net in two of their last four visits to Anfield.
