Liverpool vs Barnsley Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 English FA Cup | Third Round

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During the famous 2007/08 season, which was full of upsets, Barnsley produced one of the biggest as they won at Anfield in the fourth round, and now they return to Liverpool.

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Liverpool vs Barnsley prediction

Arne Slot and his Liverpool side have been some way off being described as ‘playing well’ but the Reds’ form, in terms of results, have been improved of late. They head into this one on the back of a goalless draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal, extending their unbeaten run of form to ten matches across all competitions.

Barnsley head into this one on the back of a 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic in Lancashire on New Year’s Day. Conor Hourihane took the job on a permanent basis in the summer and, as predicted, his Tykes side love a long shot and a glory ball, can often be entertaining to watch but are far too ineffective for their stature in League One.

Barnsley have a lot of ability and fun in the final third and may well fancy themselves to post a still fallible Liverpool side some problems but a comfortable home win is to be expected at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Barnsley tip: Liverpool to win & over 2.5 goals