Leeds United have won only one of their last 15 meetings with Liverpool, losing ten, this coming when they most-recently visited Anfield, a 2-1 victory just before the 2022 World Cup under Jesse Marsch.
Liverpool vs Leeds preview
Liverpool's crisis appears to have been somewhat defused, starting 2026 fourth in the Premier League, so will their winning streak continue? On Saturday, the Reds battled to a 2-1 victory over bottom of the table Wolves at Anfield, thanks to quick-fire goals on the cusp of half time from Ryan Gravenberch and then Florian Wirtz, the German finally bagging his first for the club.
As a result, Arne Slot's side have now won three in a row, following victories over Brighton and Spurs, collecting 14 points from the last 18 in the Premier League, having lost six of seven matches before this upturn. Their most recent slip up did come at Leeds, held to a 3-3 draw, despite leading 2-0 and then 3-2, with Ao Tanaka equalising in injury time. Now, after this clash, Liverpool face back-to-back trips to the capital, taking on Fulham on Sunday before a meeting with league-leaders Arsenal in a week's time, so can the champions continue to build momentum ahead of that blockbuster?
Leeds United meantime are currently unbeaten in five Premier League matches, last enjoying a longer such sequence in April 2021 during the lockdown season under Marcelo Bielsa. On Sunday, Dominic Calvert-Lewin's equaliser shortly after half time, set up by Brenden Aaronson, saw the Whites hold Sunderland to a credible 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.
Prior to this, Daniel Farke's side had enjoyed emphatic home wins over both Chelsea and Crystal Palace, while also earning a point against both Liverpool and Brentford. This unbeaten streak has propelled Leeds up to 16th, six points clear of danger, albeit they face a very tough start to 2026, hosting fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday, before traveling to Newcastle next Wednesday. So, can Leeds continue their undefeated streak at Anfield on New Year's Day?
Liverpool vs Leeds United head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 124.
- Liverpool Wins: 63. Draws: 32. Leeds United Wins: 29.
Liverpool team news
Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endō and Alexander Isak remain sidelined, while Mohamed Salah is at the Africa Cup of Nations; Egypt face Benin in the last 16 in Agādīr on Monday.
Meantime, Dominik Szoboszlai can return, having served his one-match suspension against Wolves, likely to displace Federico Chiesa on the right-wing, with Jeremie Frimpong starting behind.
Ibrahima Konaté will miss Sunday's trip to Craven Cottage if cautioned.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Leeds United: (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitiké.
Liverpool player to watch vs Leeds
Hugo Ekitiké continues to be Liverpool's main man for goals, netting 11 times this season, including a double at Elland Road, so can he add to his tally?
Leeds team news
Joe Rodon had started 104 consecutive league matches, closing in on Norman Hunter's club-record of 113 set in 1965, before suffering an ankle injury on Sunday, meaning he is sidelined.
In his absence, Daniel Farke was forced to move away from the back three shape that has served him so well, with Ao Tanaka set to come in, with Brenden Aaronson also keeping his place.
Jayden Bogle and Ethan Ampadu will sit out Sunday's huge clash with Manchester United if booked.
Leeds United predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-3-3): Perri; Bogle, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Ampadu, Stach, Tanaka; Okafor, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin.
Leeds player to watch vs Liverpool
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in six successive Premier League appearances for the very first time, netting seven times across these matches, so can he add to his three against Liverpool?
Liverpool vs Leeds United prediction
This clash at Anfield is likely to be a high-scoring, entertaining affair, one in which Liverpool have to be favourites, likely to prove too strong for Leeds on New Year's Day: Liverpool 3-1 Leeds United.
Liverpool vs Leeds FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds in the Premier League on TV channel?
Liverpool vs Leeds United in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event & Ultra HD.
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds in the Premier League on live streaming?
Liverpool vs Leeds United in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, USA Network & Telemundo
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Leeds in the Premier League?
Liverpool vs Leeds United takes place on New Year's Day, Thursday 1 January 2026, with kick off at 17:30 (GMT), 12:30 (ET) & 9:30 (PT).