Liverpool vs Leeds: Premier League betting tips, odds and predictions

• Ladbrokes are tipping Liverpool to beat Leeds on New Year's Day

• Florian Wirtz and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are backed to have a shot on target each

• Both teams are predicted to score

Liverpool will be looking to kick off 2026 in a positive fashion when they welcome an in-form Leeds side to Anfield on New Year's Day.

A mixed 2025 for the Reds saw them clinch the Premier League last season but struggle to mount a successful defence of their title so far in this campaign, although three consecutive victories to end the year offers some positivity heading into the new year.

Leeds, meanwhile, are showing signs they are well capable of remaining in the Premier League after a five-match unbeaten streak which currently has them six points clear of the relegation zone ahead of the second half of the season.

Ahead of the Premier League clash, Ladbrokes brings you its best tips and predictions for your Liverpool vs Leeds bet builder.

Summer signing Florian Wirtz finally opened his account for Liverpool in the final game of the year against Wolves during the festive period and is beginning to show exactly why the Reds forked out £115million for his services in the summer.

The German playmaker is affecting games more and will be in confident mood to continue impressing in front of another home crowd against what is on paper a favourable opposition. As a result, our experts are tipping Wirtz to test the goalkeeper with another effort on goal.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is evoking memories of his fine run of scoring form for Everton in 2020-21 under Carlo Ancelotti, with the striker enjoying another purple patch after netting in his last six Leeds games.

As a former Toffee, Calvert-Lewin will have extra motivation to impress at Anfield and will likely see a few chances come his way despite Liverpool being favourites. Like Wirtz, we are favouring a shot on target for the England man.

As mentioned previously, the visitors' counter-attacking style should offer up opportunities to get at what may still be a fragile Liverpool defence, with Arne Slot's men only picking up a single clean sheet in their last five Premier League games.

Leeds have managed to make the mark despite limited chances in games, helped in part by Calvert-Lewin's form, and that is why we think they could give their fans something to celebrate on Merseyside with a goal.

For our final selection, we are expecting Liverpool to get the job and start 2026 with three points, which will see them shorten the gap behind third-placed Aston Villa to just four points.

Unfortunately for Leeds, Anfield should be where their unbeaten streak ends but with more favourable games against Newcastle, Fulham and Everton coming up, they will be hoping of picking up more points in the matches ahead.

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