Liverpool vs Leeds United Preview

Liverpool enter this New Year’s Day clash riding a wave of momentum, having secured four consecutive victories in their most recent run. Their latest outing saw them claim a 2-1 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 27th. Prior to that, they earned a 2-1 away victory at Tottenham Hotspur and won 2-0 at home against Brighton & Hove Albion. Earlier in this sequence, they secured a crucial 1-0 away win at Internazionale in the Champions League. The only blemish in their last five outings came in a 3-3 away draw at Leeds United on December 6th, highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture.

Leeds United have shown resilience but lack the cutting edge of their opponents, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches with two wins and three draws. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 away draw at Sunderland on December 28th. Before that, they secured a convincing 4-1 home win over Crystal Palace on December 20th. Earlier results include a 1-1 away draw at Brentford and the aforementioned 3-3 home draw with Liverpool. Their impressive form began with a 3-1 home victory over Chelsea on December 3rd, demonstrating their capability against top-six opposition.

The head-to-head record heavily favours Liverpool, who have won three of the last five encounters, with Leeds claiming one victory and one draw. Most recently, the sides shared a thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road on December 6th, 2025. Liverpool dominated the earlier meetings with a 6-1 away win at Leeds in April 2023 and a 6-0 home victory in February 2022. Leeds’ sole win in this period came with a 2-1 away triumph at Anfield in October 2022.

Both sides are expected to field strong lineups for this fixture. Liverpool will look to control possession and exploit Leeds’ defensive vulnerabilities, while Leeds will aim to replicate the attacking threat they showed in the recent 3-3 encounter. The tactical battle promises entertainment, with Liverpool’s quality likely to prove decisive on home soil.

Fans can watch this encounter across multiple platforms worldwide. In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, with streaming available via Sky Go UK, NOW, and SKY GO Extra. US viewers can tune in via USA Network, NBC Sports App, and nbcsports.com. Indian fans can watch on JioHotstar, while Australian supporters have access through Stan Sport. The 17:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday, January 1st, 2026 at Anfield sets the stage for an intriguing Premier League contest.

Liverpool – Last Five Games:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
W	Liverpool	2 – 1	Wolverhampton Wanderers	English Premier League	Dec 27, 2025
W	Tottenham Hotspur	1 – 2	Liverpool	English Premier League	Dec 20, 2025
W	Liverpool	2 – 0	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	Dec 13, 2025
W	Internazionale	0 – 1	Liverpool	Champions League	Dec 9, 2025
D	Leeds United	3 – 3	Liverpool	English Premier League	Dec 6, 2025

Leeds United – Last Five Games:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
D	Sunderland	1 – 1	Leeds United	English Premier League	Dec 28, 2025
W	Leeds United	4 – 1	Crystal Palace	English Premier League	Dec 20, 2025
D	Brentford	1 – 1	Leeds United	English Premier League	Dec 14, 2025
D	Leeds United	3 – 3	Liverpool	English Premier League	Dec 6, 2025
W	Leeds United	3 – 1	Chelsea	English Premier League	Dec 3, 2025

Head To Head Record:

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Leeds United	3 – 3	Liverpool	English Premier League	Dec 6, 2025
Leeds United	1 – 6	Liverpool	English Premier League	Apr 17, 2023
Liverpool	1 – 2	Leeds United	English Premier League	Oct 29, 2022
Liverpool	6 – 0	Leeds United	English Premier League	Feb 23, 2022
Leeds United	0 – 3	Liverpool	English Premier League	Sep 12, 2021

TV Listings / Streaming:

Country	Broadcasters
Great Britain	Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event, TalkSport Radio UK
USA	USA Network, NBC Sports App, nbcsports.com
India	JioHotstar
Australia	Stan Sport
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada
Germany	Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event
Spain	DAZN Spain, DAZN1 Spain, Movistar+
Italy	SKY Go Italia, Sky Sport Uno, NOW TV