Premier League: Liverpool v Burnley Updates

Anfield, Liverpool – January 17, 2026

The Premier League clash between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 15:00 UTC (Round 22) pits fourth-placed Liverpool (10-5-6, 35 points) against struggling 19th-placed Burnley (3-4-14, 13 points).[3][6][7] Liverpool aim to extend their dominant head-to-head record, winning the last six encounters against the Clarets.[8]

Team News & Injuries

Liverpool face several absences: Mohamed Salah (international duty), plus injuries to Rio Ngumoha, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, and Alexander Isak.[3] Key performers include Hugo Ekitike (8 goals), Harvey Elliott (6.4 rating), and Dominik Szoboszlai (12 shots on goal).[4][5]

Burnley are hit harder, missing Joe Worrall, Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen, Mike Tresor, Zeki Amdouni, and Zian Flemming (all injured).[3] Standouts: Hugo Ekitike (8 goals), Jaidon Anthony (5 goals, 16 chances created), and Ashley Barnes (6.0 rating).[4][5]

Form Guide

Liverpool's recent results: W 4-1 vs BSY (H), D 0-0 vs ARS (A), D 2-2 vs FUL (A), D 0-0 vs LEE (H), W 2-1 vs WOL (H).[4] Burnley: W 5-1 vs MLW (H), D 2-2 vs MUN (H), L 0-2 vs BHA (A), L 1-3 vs NEW (H).[4]

Odds & Predictions

Liverpool are heavy favorites (-450 to win, -463 moneyline), with Burnley at +1200. Over/Under 2.5 goals: -178 over, +136 under. Liverpool seek to avoid a season series sweep after prior meetings.[4][5][7] Referee: Andy Madley.[3]

Follow live scores, stats, H2H, lineups, and highlights across platforms. Liverpool's Anfield fortress faces a test against promoted Burnley's fight for survival.[1][2]

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