This weekend, Leeds United looks to register their first win in the Premier League when they take on Liverpool. The match schedules for Sunday afternoon at Elland Road, with kickoff at 6:30 pm.
The Whites currently occupy the 15th spot in the table with two points picked from their first three matches. On the other hand, Liverpool made a strong start to the season while collecting seven points from their opening three fixtures to take the fifth position.
Leeds was impressed in their return to the top flight last season, picking up 59 points from 38 matches and finishing just two points behind eighth-place Arsenal and ending it on excellent form.
The Whites made a disappointing start to their 2021-22 season, though they suffered an unimaginable 5-1 defeat at Manchester United on August 14th.
Since then, Marco Bielsa’s side has not lost any match in all competitions and is awaiting that first league victory against Liverpool. This weekend will give them some much-needed confidence heading into the next term.
Liverpool’s start to the new season has been impressive, as they opened their campaign with two easy victories. The first 3-0 win came on August 14 over Norwich City in front of a lively Anfield crowd while Burnley was defeated 2 – 0 one week later at Turf Moor for what is sure to be another energetic encounter between these; old rivals!
Leeds United vs Liverpool Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with Liverpool taking three wins while Leeds United without a win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Burnley 1-1 Leeds United
- Leeds 3-0 Crewe Alexandra
- Leeds 2-2 Everton
- Man United 5-1 Leeds
- Leeds 2-2 Villarreal
Away
- Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
- Liverpool 2-0 Burnley
- Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
- Liverpool 3-1 Osasuna
- Liverpool 1-1 Athletic Club
Leeds United Team News
Marco Bielsa received a major boost this weekend with Stuart Dallas, Junior Firpo and Mateusz Klich. However, an injury contender at the camp is Robin Koch. Furthermore, the new signing Daniel James is available for selection.
Liverpool Team News
Brazilian pair Fabinho and Alisson Becker remain cleared after their previous Fifa-imposed ban was supended. However, Robert Firmino remains unavailable due to injury. Experienced defender Virgil van Dijk is available after jumping an injury scare during international duty.
Prediction and Odds
This weekend, we expect a cagey affair with both sides resolving high attacking forms, thus making a goal galore.
- Draw
- Goals Over 2.5
- Double Chance
