Liverpool have won each of their last five meetings with Burnley, seeking to win six in a row against the Clarets for the very first time in the 131 year history of this fixture. The Reds have also won eigth of their last nine outings at Turf Moor, including each of the last six.
Burnley vs Liverpool preview
After three Premier League fixtures, only Liverpool boast a perfect record, so will they continue that in Lancashire? Before the international break, last season's top two played out a very cagy affair at Anfield, one that was decided by a moment of magic. With seven minutes to play, Dominik Szoboszlai's stupendous free-kick thwacked in off the post, snatching victory against Arsenal.
Before this, Arne Slot's side had enjoyed high-scoring victories over Bournemouth and Newcastle, with Federico Chiesa lashing home an 88th minute winner in the former, while then-16 year old Rio Ngumoha slotted home the winner in the tenth minute of injury time on Tyneside. Are these late goals a mark of champions, or a sign that the reigning champions are not as impenetrable as they once were? Only time will tell but, first and foremost, they're massive favourites to win at Turf Moor.
As for Burnley, they have three points on the board, but it could be more. In their only home game to date, the Clarets beat Sunderland 2-0, thanks to second half goals from Josh Cullen and Jaidon Anthony. Then, a fortnight ago, Scott Parker's side seemed set to earn a point against Manchester United, Lyle Foster and then Anthony both equalising at Old Trafford, only to concede a heartbreaking 99th minute penalty following VAR review.
When Burnley were demolished 3-0 at Tottenham on the opening weekend, many were fearing they'd be very uncompetitive, as newly-promoted clubs have been in recent seasons. However, based on their last two outings, this will not be the case, albeit it could be a tough September for Parker's team, with Nottingham Forest at home and then Manchester City away up next. Here, anything other than a resounding Liverpool victory would be a major surprise at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Liverpool head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 128.
- Burnley Wins: 38. Draws: 29. Liverpool Wins: 61.
Burnley team news
There could be a Burnley debut for midfielder Florentino Luís, who has arrived on loan from Benfica, while Connor Roberts, Bashir Humphreys and Jordan Beyer remain sidelined.
Thus, Hjalmar Ekdal will continue to partner Maxime Estève in defence, with Scott Parker potentially naming an unchanged side from that team that almost held Manchester United to a draw.
Burnley predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Walker, Ekdal, Estève, Hartman; Cullen, Ugochukwu, Bruun Larsen, Hannibal, Anthony; Foster.
Burnley player to watch vs Liverpool
Striker Lyle Foster was on target for South Africa against Lesotho in Bloemfontein last week, with Bafana Bafana on the cusp of World Cup qualification. So, having scored at Old Trafford, could he hurt Liverpool on Sunday?
Liverpool team news
Most tuning in on Sunday will be doing so hoping to get a glimpse of the new, most-expensive player in Premier League history Alexander Isak, after he completed his £130 million move from Newcastle on deadline day. The striker was an unused substitute against Slovenia in Ljubljana last Friday night, before seeing just 18 minutes off the bench in defeat in Kosovo on Monday, due to a lack of match fitness, so it would be a surprise if he started this one.
Meantime, with Jeremie Frimpong sidelined, match-winner against Arsenal Dominik Szoboszlai could continue at right-back, even though fit against Conor Bradley was excellent for Northern Ireland last week. In fact, Arne Slot could name an unchanged XI from a fortnight ago, if Ibrahima Konaté is available that is, having not gone away with France due to a knock.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Burnley: (4-3-3): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitiké, Gakpo.
Liverpool player to watch vs Burnley
Mohamed Salah was on target against Ethiopia in Cairo last weekend, set to fire Egypt to next summer's World Cup. Amazingly, he's only ever scored once in ten meetings with Burnley, this coming during his very first clash with the Clarets eight years ago, so can he end that barren streak?
Burnley vs Liverpool prediction
As outlined already, we cannot see any other outcome then a comfortable Liverpool victory, swatting Burnley aside, possibly even featuring an Alexander Isak goal off the bench: Burnley 0-3 Liverpool.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Burnley vs Liverpool in the Premier League?
Burnley vs Liverpool takes place on Sunday 14 September 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (BST), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PDT).