Liverpool vs. Burnley preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

After failing to secure victories against newly-promoted sides Leeds United and Sunderland on home turf this season, Liverpool will be desperate to avoid going an entire campaign without winning a home league game against a promoted team.

Liverpool turned the tide before the end of 2025, but 2026 has started in tough fashion, recording three straight draws in 2026.

Draws against Leeds and Fulham were seen as two points dropped, but the reigning champions certainly earned a valuable point in their goalless clash with Arsenal last week.

Arne Slot's men defeated Barnsley 4-1 in the FA Cup on Monday night and will be full of confidence for this one.

In stark contrast, Burnley are desperate for a victory, with their winless streak in the Premier League now standing at a concerning 12 matches.

Manager Scott Parker has seen his side suffer nine defeats and secure three draws since their last league win, a 3-2 thriller against Wolverhampton Wanderers in October.

The Clarets recently held Manchester United to a 2-2 draw at Turf Moor on January 7. Despite the positive result, they remain 19th in the table, eight points from safety and only six points above a resurgent Wolves.

Liverpool have won the last six H2Hs against Burnley, with five of those coming with a clean sheet, which makes them heavy favourites here.

Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a significant knee injury sustained at the Emirates. He joins Giovanni Leoni, Alexander Isak, and Wataru Endo on the sidelines.

For Burnley, several players are unavailable, including Mike Tresor, Zian Flemming, Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, and Josh Cullen.

Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz; Ekitike

Burnley: Dubravka; Laurent, Esteve, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Bruun Larsen, Anthony; Broja

Liverpool are simply a much better team than Burnley, and those betting on LiveScore Bet should expect the Reds to run up the score in front of a loud Anfield support.

• Liverpool over 2.5 goals

• Hugo Ekitike to score anytime