Match Overview

Liverpool welcome Burnley to Anfield on Saturday in a Premier League meeting that matters for the hosts’ push to consolidate a top-four position. The reverse fixture in September ended 1-0 to Liverpool, reflecting the narrow margins often seen between these sides. Liverpool’s recent form shows two wins from five and a goalless draw last time out, while Burnley continue to scrap near the bottom with mixed scoring output on the road. Expect a focused, high-intensity contest decided by execution in both boxes.

• Fixture: Liverpool vs Burnley
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Anfield
• Date: 17-01-2026
• Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool

• Alisson
• I. Konaté
• V. van Dijk
• M. Kerkez
• A. Robertson
• D. Szoboszlai
• R. Gravenberch
• A. Mac Allister
• F. Wirtz
• C. Gakpo
• Mohamed Salah

Burnley

• M. Dúbravka
• K. Walker
• M. Estève
• Q. Hartman
• H. Ekdal
• L. Ugochukwu
• Florentino
• J. Laurent
• J. Bruun Larsen
• J. Anthony
• L. Tchaouna

Injury & Suspension Report

Liverpool

• W. Endo – Ankle Injury
• A. Isak – Broken Leg
• Stefan Bajčetić – Hamstring Injury
• C. Scanlon – Hamstring Injury
• Mohamed Salah – International duty
• C. Bradley – Knee Injury
• G. Leoni – Knee Injury
• Mohamed Salah – Rest

Burnley

• J. Worrall – Injury
• J. Beyer – Hamstring Injury
• M. Trésor – Injury
• C. Roberts – Groin Injury
• Z. Amdouni – Knee Injury
• J. Cullen – Knee Injury
• Z. Flemming – Knock

Head-to-Head

Across 84 meetings, Liverpool lead with 41 wins, Burnley have 23, and there have been 20 draws. The last four clashes have averaged two goals per game, underlining a generally tight series. Liverpool edged the most recent encounter 1-0 in September.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Liverpool enter with two victories from their last five games, scoring six in that span and drawing 0-0 in their latest outing against Arsenal. Their approach emphasizes quick combinations and controlled build-up, but recent matches have lacked a consistent final pass or finish. The target is clear: convert dominance into points to reinforce a top-four position after collecting 35 points from 21 matches.

Burnley’s away form remains a concern, with four defeats and a draw over their last five trips, though they have still found the net five times in those matches. They sit 19th with 13 points from 21 games, yet arrive buoyed by a 5-1 home win over Millwall in which Ashley Barnes scored twice. With several injuries noted, the visitors will look to stay compact, manage territory, and exploit moments in transition.

Liverpool hosts Burnley at Anfield in a tactical showdown where the Reds’ relentless pressing meets Turf Moor’s disciplined defence.

The midfield balance is pivotal for the hosts. D. Szoboszlai, A. Mac Allister and F. Wirtz offer creativity and ball progression to feed C. Gakpo and Mohamed Salah. Salah is listed in the predicted XI, though he is noted in the report for international duty and rest, so his status should be monitored. If he is limited, Liverpool will lean even more on midfield runners and full-back delivery from A. Robertson and M. Kerkez.

Burnley are likely to prioritize structure with K. Walker, M. Estève, Q. Hartman and H. Ekdal forming the core of their back line. In attack, J. Bruun Larsen, J. Anthony and L. Tchaouna can test Liverpool on counters if possession is turned over in advanced areas. Much of Burnley’s chance lies in set pieces and quick transitions, while Liverpool will try to pin them back through sustained pressure.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Burnley. The hosts’ control and chance volume at Anfield should tell over 90 minutes against a Burnley side that has struggled away from home.