The Premier League matchday 22 clash between Liverpool and Burnley will take place on 17 January at Anfield. Liverpool vs Burnley: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Liverpool
Liverpool faced the league leaders in their last league match and played out a goalless draw with Arsenal (0:0). It was their third straight draw in the competition, with two of those ending 0:0. Overall, the club are unbeaten in the Premier League for nine matches, recording four wins and five draws. The club remain fourth in the standings, but the gap to top spot has grown to 14 points.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 10 of Liverpool's previous 12 league games.
- Liverpool have avoided defeat in 24 of their last 26 Premier League matches (17 wins and seven draws).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in seven of the club's previous eight Premier League matches.
Potential Liverpool Lineup (4-5-1)*
Alisson – Milos Kerkez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Conor Bradley – Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo – Florian Wirtz.
Defender Conor Bradley and forward Alexander Isak are injured. Forward Mohamed Salah is a doubt (late return from AFCON).
Burnley
Scott Parker's side hosted Manchester United last time out and drew 2:2. As a result, the club's winless run in the league has stretched to 12 matches (three draws and nine defeats). It is worth noting that the team have conceded at least twice in 10 of their last 13 Premier League games. Overall, Burnley have shipped 41 goals, with only West Ham conceding more (43). The team remain in the relegation zone and are already eight points adrift of 17th place.
- On the road, the team are on a five-match winless run in the Premier League (one draw and four defeats).
- Both teams have scored in eight of Burnley's previous nine away Premier League matches.
- Three or more goals have been scored in nine of the club's last 11 away league games.
Potential Burnley Lineup (4-5-1)*
Martin Dubravka – Maxime Esteve, Bashir Humphreys, Josh Laurent, Kyle Walker – Lucas Pires, Lesley Ugochukwu, Florentino, Marcus Edwards, Hannibal Mejbri – Armando Broja.
Forward Zeki Amdouni, defender Connor Roberts, and midfielders Josh Cullen and Louis Bisseck are in the treatment room.
Referee
Andy Madley (England)
Matches – 10 (Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 34;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Fouls per match on average – 21;
Penalties – 0%.
Liverpool vs Burnley: Match Prediction
Liverpool have so far managed to stay in the top four. Any talk of a title race can already be dismissed, as the trio above them look clearly stronger. Arne Slot's men have lost consistency and often drop points even against mid-table sides. There has also been a clear attacking slump: Mohamed Salah has been less influential, and he is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Florian Wirtz has not proved to be a worthy replacement for the Egyptian.
What immediately stands out is that Liverpool have not recorded a single big win in the current Premier League campaign. Moreover, the club have won by a two-goal margin only four times. That gives the visitors a chance, if not to take points, then at least to lose by the minimum. Burnley, meanwhile, have failed to score in just one away league match this season, while the home side have managed three or more goals in only one match since last September.
Prediction: Burnley (+2)
* For each team, the starting lineup from their previous match in this competition is shown.
