Liverpool vs Leeds United: Team News LIVE! Premier League Clash at Anfield

Liverpool, sitting 4th in the Premier League with 32 points from 18 matches (10 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses), host struggling Leeds United, who occupy 16th with 20 points (5 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses), at Anfield on January 1, 2026, kicking off at 17:30 UTC.[1][2][3]

The Reds boast a potent attack, scoring 30 goals while conceding 25, with 5 clean sheets and 81 shots on goal. Liverpool's top performer, Hugo Ekitike (#22 forward), has netted 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 17 matches. Harvey Elliott leads team ratings at 6.4. Recent form shows resilience: wins over Wolves (2-1), Tottenham (2-1), Brighton (2-0), and Inter (1-0), but a 3-3 draw away at Leeds on December 6.[1][3]

Leeds, with 25 goals scored and 32 conceded, rely on Dominic Calvert-Lewin (#9 forward) with 8 goals (no assists). Sam Byram tops ratings at 6.7. Their form includes a 1-1 draw at Sunderland, 4-1 win over Crystal Palace, draws against Brentford (1-1) and Liverpool (3-3), and a 3-1 victory over Chelsea. However, Leeds face injury concerns: midfielder Sean Longstaff (calf) remains sidelined, needing more recovery time, per manager Daniel Farke. "No new injuries and also our long-term injuries with Sean, he needs a bit more time to recover."[1]

Betting odds favor over/under 2.5 goals at -145/+113, with Liverpool -1.5 spread. The earlier fixture ended 3-3, promising another thriller. Both teams enter on unbeaten streaks—Liverpool rejuvenated, Leeds improving—setting the stage for a New Year's Day spectacle at Anfield amid 43°F weather and 21 mph winds.[1][7]

Live coverage includes box scores, stats, play-by-play, highlights, and H2H history. Liverpool aim to solidify top-four push; Leeds fight relegation.[2][5]

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