Liverpool and Leeds Recent Form
Liverpool approach the New Year buoyed by three consecutive Premier League wins and four straight victories in all competitions. Arne Slot's side have reestablished themselves as top-four contenders and are defending champions.
Leeds United remain unbeaten in their last five league games following a 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Daniel Farke's squad has built a comfortable gap above the relegation zone, but their New Year's Day record stands at just one win from the last six games.
Head-to-Head and Historical Trends
Liverpool have suffered only one defeat to Leeds in their past 15 encounters (W10, D4), but that loss came in their most recent Anfield meeting. Leeds have never claimed consecutive league wins at Anfield.
The scorer of the first goal has won 16 of Liverpool’s 18 league matches this season. Leeds have won just one of their last 16 away top-flight matches against reigning champions.
Key Players and Team News
Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal in the previous match against Wolves, with eight of his last ten club goals coming at home. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has netted in six consecutive games, including the last H2H against Liverpool.
Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai return for Liverpool. Leeds may be without Joe Rodon after his injury versus Sunderland.
Betting Insights and Match Outlook
Liverpool have won five of their last six New Year's Day Premier League matches, remaining unbeaten in their first game at Anfield over the last nine years. Leeds are unbeaten in their last ten league games in January (W6, D4).
Recent stats highlight Liverpool’s tendency to score in both halves and Leeds’ run of eight matches where both sides found the net, indicating an attacking contest is likely.