Leeds vs Liverpool kick-off, date & TV info
Date Saturday, December 6
Kick-off 5.30pm
Venue Elland Road, Leeds
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League
Leeds boosted their Premier League survival chances on Wednesday with a superb 3-1 victory at home to Chelsea and they will be targeting another heavyweight scalp when they go up against Liverpool at Elland Road.
Daniel Farke’s side are just two points outside the relegation zone, but they have been strong at home and are up against an out-of-sorts Liverpool, who dropped to ninth after their 1-1 draw against Sunderland.
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Leeds vs Liverpool betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Leeds or draw double chance
1pt 21-20 Coral, Ladbrokes
Player cards
Ethan Ampadu to be carded
3-1 bet365
Longshot
Leeds to win 2-1
14-1 bet365
Leeds vs Liverpool preview
Leeds delivered their best performance of the season to overcome Chelsea on Wednesday and they can follow that by avoiding defeat against stuttering Liverpool, who are making an absolute mess of their title defence.
Barely a week goes by without mention of the pressure on the shoulders of Daniel Farke, but the case for the defence of the 49-year-old manager was strengthened considerably by his team’s midweek performance.
Farke has favoured a four-man defence for the majority of his time in the Leeds dugout, but he switched to a back three and two central strikers – Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha – for the second half of last Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Manchester City and his team noticeably improved.
The Yorkshire side were unrewarded at the Etihad despite bossing large parts of the second half but they went with the same tactical set-up against Chelsea and it worked a treat as they swept aside the Londoners.
Leeds looked nice and solid with Slovenian centre-back Bijol excelling and scoring on only his fourth league start of the season, but they also bossed the midfield and were a constant threat up front with Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin causing Chelsea all sorts of problems.
Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin had to go off with minor injuries but the standard of performance was maintained by Noah Okafor and Joel Piroe, who were effective off the bench.
Well before the end of the evening the Leeds crowd were firmly on board and their backing is going to be crucial as Farke’s side plot a path to top-flight survival.
There should be no shortage of backing from the stands for an early evening kick-off against Liverpool which will be seen as a great opportunity to add to the tally.
Liverpool were a team to be feared for the majority of last season but their air of invincibility has disappeared.
Arne Slot showed a willingness to adapt at West Ham last weekend by benching Mohamed Salah, bringing in Joe Gomez and releasing Dominik Szoboszlai to play in a more advanced position.
The strategy paid off with the Reds easing to a functional 2-0 triumph, but familiar frustration returned on Wednesday as Slot’s side laboured to a 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland.
Perhaps the biggest midweek positive for Liverpool was a better performance from Florian Wirtz, who was involved in the equalising goal when his shot deflected off Nordi Mukiele and ended up in the net.
But Liverpool are getting nowhere near the level they attained for large parts of last season and their problems are set to persist with a either a draw or a loss in Yorkshire.
Ampadu could add to his card collection
Leeds bossed the midfield against Chelsea and owed a debt to Ethan Ampadu, who had an outstanding game. However, Ampadu plays on the edge at times and looks overpriced to increase his Premier League card count of four from 12 games.
Attack-minded hosts can prevail
Leeds have been involved in a series of exciting matches at Elland Road and their clash with Liverpool could be another classic contest. The Yorkshire side have scored multiple goals in three of their last five home games and they can bag another couple against Liverpool to secure a massive three points.
Leeds vs Liverpool Bet Builder
Anton Stach to score or assist
The 27-year-old has been one of Leeds’s most consistent performers and he could come up with a major moment this weekend.
Dominik Szoboszlai to commit over 1.5 fouls
Szoboszlai is joint-top of Liverpool’s Premier League foul count having been penalised 17 times. He could add at least a couple more amid the lively atmosphere at Elland Road.
Over 2.5 goals
Leeds like to get on the front foot in home games and their attacking approach should contribute to a high-scoring outcome.
Pays out at 11-1 with bet365
Key stats for Leeds vs Liverpool
♦ Leeds have lost two of their last 14 home matches
♦ Both teams have scored in eight of Leeds’s last ten fixtures
♦ Leeds have started the scoring in each of their last three home games
♦ Liverpool have lost four of their last five Premier League away matches
♦ The Reds have won just two of their last nine league fixtures
Leeds vs Liverpool betting odds
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Leeds vs Liverpool team news and predicted line-ups
Leeds
Daniel James (hamstring) and Sean Longstaff (calf) miss out and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (calf) and Lukas Nmecha (hamstring) face late checks.
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Perri; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Stach, Tanaka, Ampadu, Gudmundsson; Piroe, Okafor.
Subs: Gruev, Bornauw, Justin, Aaronson, Gnonto, Calvert-Lewin, Nmecha.
Liverpool
Conor Bradley (muscle strain) is set to be available but Jeremie Frimpong (thigh) and Giovanni Leoni (knee) remain sidelined.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Subs: Jones, Chiesa, Isak, Kerkez, Salah, Endo, Ngumoha.
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FAQs for Leeds vs Liverpool
When is Leeds vs Liverpool in the Premier League?
The match kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday, December 6.
Where is Leeds vs Liverpool being played?
The fixture is taking place at Elland Road in Leeds, England.
Where can I watch Leeds vs Liverpool?
The match is being screened live on Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League.
What is the match betting for Leeds vs Liverpool?
Liverpool are the 8-11 favourites while Leeds are 11-4. The draw is available to back at 23-10.
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