Liverpool vs Burnley LIVE - Team News, TV Channel, Kick-Off Time, Score and Commentary Stream

Liverpool host Burnley at Anfield on January 17, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UTC in the Premier League. The Reds, managed by Arne Slot, sit 4th with 35 points from 21 games, chasing Champions League spots after rebounding from an early slump. They're unbeaten since late November but have dropped points to lower-table sides. Reigning champions Liverpool aim to solidify their top-four push against relegation-threatened Burnley, who languish 19th with 13 points, eight points from safety under Scott Parker.[1][5][6]

Team News

Liverpool injuries: Conor Bradley (season-ending knee), Rio Ngumoha (muscle cramps/doubtful), Wataru Endo (ankle, late January), Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic. Mohamed Salah remains at AFCON. Hugo Ekitike returns, boosting attack.[1][4][7]

Burnley injuries: Josh Cullen (season-ending ACL), Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, Joe Worrall, Mike Tresor, Zian Flemming. Axel Tuanzebe back from AFCON.[1][7]

Form Guide

• Liverpool: W 4-1 vs Brighton (H), D 0-0 vs Arsenal (A), D 2-2 vs Fulham (A), D 0-0 vs Leeds (H), W 2-1 vs Wolves (H).[4]
• Burnley: W 5-1 vs Millwall (H), D 2-2 vs Man Utd (H), L 0-2 vs Brighton (A), L 1-3 vs Newcastle (H), D 0-0 vs Everton (H).[4]

Head-to-Head & Odds

Historical: Liverpool 62 wins, Burnley 38, Draws 29. Betting: Liverpool win 1/5 (-463), Draw 11/2, Burnley 13/1 (+1175). Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over -179. Prediction: Liverpool 3-0.[1][4]

Watch on Sky Sports, ESPN, or stream via Premier League apps. Live updates include lineups, scores, and commentary. Anfield weather: 42°F, light wind.[4][5][10]

Liverpool seek to avoid a 45-year unwanted record against promoted teams at home.[11]