Leeds United travel to face Liverpool at the weekend, looking to win their first match in the last eight competitive games. Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp is looking to bounce back from a poor result against Nottingham Forest, trying to return to winning ways in the league. Find out Last Word on Football’s Liverpool vs Leeds United predictions for this fixture between struggling sides.
Liverpool vs Leeds United Predictions
Morning, Reds ⚽⚽⚽ pic.twitter.com/mnYOLv6QmU
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 27, 2022
Liverpool Current Run of Form
Liverpool have been extremely Jekyll and Hyde over the past few months. The side have won four of their last five matches, beating Rangers, Manchester City, West Ham and Ajax as part of what would be an impressive run, if it weren’t for a 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest last week.
The Reds are generally showing an uptick in form, however, as the opening weeks of the season saw three matches without a win. Liverpool still have the ability to steamroll teams, they’re just more averse to bumps in the road.
Leeds United Current Run of Form
Leeds United haven’t won a single match since playing against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup in August. It’s almost November. Moreover, the only match Jesse Marsch’s side haven’t lost in the last five was a scrappy draw against Aston Villa, in which Luis Sinisterra got himself sent off.
The Whites have, however, performed better against larger sides this season. The pressing style is ideal against clubs that look to dominate the ball, so Leeds’ strikers finishing their chances could make the difference.
Recent Head to Head
Liverpool overpowered Leeds United twice last season, both matches with the Yorkshire side still under the management of Marcelo Bielsa. The aggregate score of 9-0 was fairly extreme, but arguably a fair reflection of how both of the matches went. Since then, the Whites have a new manager.
Liverpool vs Leeds United Prediction
Liverpool haven’t lost a league match at Anfield in front of a crowd since before the pandemic. With Leeds United struggling like they are, a series of players potentially missing for Jesse Marsch’s side and important players such as Thiago potentially returning to the fold, it’s incredibly hard to see anything but a Liverpool victory. 3-1 to the Reds, but it could be far worse for the Whites.
The American has had a little bit more luck against Liverpool. In a Champions League clash as RB Salzburg’s manager, he pulled a 3-0 deficit back to 3-3 within fifteen minutes of half-time. Marsch’s team talk was later released, and Leeds fans will be hoping that he can give their players the same encouragement.
Great insight into the half-time talk from Jesse Marsch in their game vs Liverpool.
Interesting to note the emphasis placed group cohesion and re-aligning mentality before addressing any tactical components. pic.twitter.com/unNplaA25U
— Darian Wilken (@CoachDarian) October 3, 2019
Current Odds: Liverpool vs Leeds United
Liverpool are firm favourites to win at 4/13. The draw is next mostly likely at 13/2, with an away win at 9/1.
