Burnley vs Liverpool preview, team news, odds and prediction

The match, which will be officiated by Michael Oliver, sees the league leaders Liverpool looking to extend their perfect start to the season against a Burnley side that has struggled for consistency.

The Clarets currently sit 14th in the table with three points from their opening three matches, while Liverpool have made a flying start under new manager Arne Slot, collecting maximum points to top the standings.

Burnley (3-2-4-1, Scott Parker)
Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka (1)
Defenders: Kyle Walker (2), Hjalmar Ekdal (18), Maxime Esteve (5), Oliver Sonne (22), Quilindschy Hartman (3)
Midfielders: Hannibal Mejbri (28), Lesley Ugochukwu (8), Josh Cullen (24), Jaidon Anthony (11)
Forward: Lyle Foster (9)
Absent: Jordan Beyer (36), Zeki Amdouni (25), Connor Roberts (14)

Liverpool (4-2-3-1, Arne Slot)
Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker (1)
Defenders: Conor Bradley (12), Ibrahima Konate (5), Virgil van Dijk (4), Milos Kerkez (6)
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (38), Dominik Szoboszlai (8), Mohamed Salah (11), Florian Wirtz (7), Cody Gakpo (18)
Forward: Hugo Ekitike (22)
Absent: Stefan Bajcetic (43), Curtis Jones (17)

Liverpool have dominated recent meetings with Burnley, winning all five of their last encounters. The Reds have been particularly strong at Turf Moor, winning their last three visits without conceding a goal.

Their most recent meeting came on February 10, 2024, when Liverpool secured a 3:1 victory at Anfield with goals from Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez, while Dara O'Shea scored Burnley's consolation. Liverpool's forwards have consistently troubled Burnley, with Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota each scoring twice in their last two meetings.

Burnley have shown mixed form in their opening fixtures, winning one and losing two of their Premier League matches. After a disappointing 3:0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on August 16, they bounced back with a 2:0 home victory against Sunderland on August 23, with Jaidon Anthony contributing a goal and an assist.

They progressed in the EFL Cup with a 2:1 win over Derby County on August 26, but suffered a narrow 3:2 defeat at Manchester United on August 30, despite Anthony again finding the net. Their pre-season form was also concerning, losing 0:1 to Lazio on August 9. Liverpool have been in imperious form, winning all three of their Premier League matches.

They began with an impressive 4:2 victory over AFC Bournemouth on August 15, with Cody Gakpo among the scorers. This was followed by a hard-fought 3:2 win at Newcastle United on August 25, where Gakpo provided two assists.

Most recently, they secured a statement 1:0 victory against title rivals Arsenal on August 31. Their only non-victory came in the Community Shield, drawing 2:2 with Crystal Palace on August 10. Currently sitting top of the Premier League with nine points and a goal difference of +4, Liverpool will be confident of extending their winning run at Turf Moor.