Leeds Utd vs Liverpool Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Leeds Utd vs Liverpool taking place? Leeds Utd vs Liverpool will take place on Sunday 12th September, 2021 at 16:30 (UK)
Where is Leeds Utd vs Liverpool taking place? Leeds Utd vs Liverpool will take place at Elland Road in Leeds
Where can I get tickets for Leeds Utd vs Liverpool? Ticket information for Leeds Utd vs Liverpool can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Leeds Utd vs Liverpool on in the UK? Leeds Utd vs Liverpool will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Leeds Utd vs Liverpool in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Leeds Utd vs Liverpool live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
LEEDS UTD
- A late equaliser from Patrick Bamford saw Leeds salvage a 1-1 draw away at Burnley in their most recent league game, with Marcelo Bielsa’s side having yet to win in the Premier League so far in this campaign.
- Brazilian Raphinha could feature against Liverpool despite FIFA regulations, with fellow winger Daniel James waiting in the wings to make his making his Leeds Utd debut after joining from Man Utd on deadline day.
LIVERPOOL
- Liverpool will have been extremely frustrated to have not secured a third successive Premier League win last time out after being held by ten-man Chelsea 1-1 at Anfield and will be looking to get back to winning ways at Elland Road.
- Due to FIFA regulations, the Reds are set to be without three key players in goalkeeper Alisson, midfielder Fabinho and forward Firmino, with Alisson’s absence expected to be felt the most.
THE TEAM NEWS
LEEDS UTD
PREDICTED XI (3-3-3-1): Meslier; Llorente, Struijk, Cooper; Ayling, Phillips, Dallas; Raphinha, Rodrigo, Harrison; Bamford
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Firpo (Isolating), Klich (Isolating), Koch (Injured), Raphinha (FIFA Regulations)
LIVERPOOL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Henderson, Thiago; Salah, Jota, Mane
UNAVAILABLE: Firmino (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Alisson (FIFA Regulations), Fabinho (FIFA Regulations), Milner (Injured), Minamino (Injured), Williams (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Matches involving Leeds Utd this season have been full of action from an offensive point of view and a similar encounter is expected here at a raucous Elland Road. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will want a positive respond from his side following their failure to take advantage of their man advantage against Chelsea and are expected to be afforded more joy in front of goal here against a team who have shipped eight goals so far in the 2021-22 Premier League. However, Alisson’s absence between the sticks for the visitors is a key blow for them and Leeds have the tools going forward to take full advantage. With that in mind, back both teams to score, as has been the case in each of Leeds’ three league games so far this season.
Tip: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
