“Liverpool vs Burnley: Match preview, recent form, broadcast details, team updates and predictions”
Liverpool remain in pursuit of their first Premier League win of 2026 and will make a fourth attempt to secure it when Burnley visit Anfield on Saturday.
The Reds began the year with back-to-back draws against Leeds and Fulham, before taking encouragement from a hard-earned point away at Arsenal and navigating a tricky FA Cup third-round tie against Barnsley. Next up is a home meeting with Scott Parker’s Burnley, who sit second from bottom in the table. The Clarets came close to earning a point in the reverse fixture in September, only for Mohamed Salah to settle the contest with a stoppage-time penalty.
Ahead of kick-off, here’s a look at both sides’ recent form, team news and a prediction for the outcome.
Form guide (last six Premier League matches)
Liverpool: W3, D3, L0 | Goals: 8 scored, 4 conceded | Points: 12
Liverpool have gone from failing to draw any of their opening 13 league fixtures to recording five draws in their last eight. They are unbeaten in nine Premier League games, stretching back to November’s damaging home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
That said, the Reds are currently enduring their second-longest winless spell of the campaign, having also suffered a four-game losing streak around the October international break. On the positive side, three of their seven league clean sheets have come in the last six matches.
Burnley:
Burnley’s recent form contrasts sharply with Liverpool’s, with the Clarets winless in their last six league outings (three draws, three defeats). The draws against Bournemouth, Everton and Manchester United were creditable, but their overall run is bleak.
They have gone 12 Premier League games without a win since beating Wolves in October, picking up just three points from a possible 36 — a worrying return for a side fighting relegation.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Burnley
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the Saturday 3pm blackout. Supporters may be able to access coverage via overseas broadcasters, including through US-based VPN services.
Team news
Liverpool added Conor Bradley to their list of long-term absentees after his injury against Arsenal, joining Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni on the sidelines. Mohamed Salah remains away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Wataru Endo returned to the matchday squad this week. Arne Slot has also played down concerns over Rio Ngumoha following the FA Cup win against Barnsley.
Burnley will be without Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni and Connor Roberts, though Scott Parker may welcome back Zian Flemming and Joe Worrall for the trip to Anfield.
Prediction
There is little margin for error for Liverpool — three points feel essential, and a convincing performance would be welcome against a struggling Burnley side. The Reds will hope to improve on their narrow 2-1 win over Wolves during the festive period, while even the recent 4-1 FA Cup victory over Barnsley came with its challenges.
We’re backing Slot’s men to claim a 2-0 win, though patience may be required against a Burnley team likely to prioritise defensive discipline and disruption.
