Liverpool Aim to Break Winless Streak Against Struggling Burnley

English Premier League  -  Liverpool VS Burnley
Match Time:17-01-2026 23:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips

Liverpool face the risk of a Premier League first as they host Burnley at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds have already dropped points at home to Leeds and Sunderland this season. A failure to beat Burnley would see them lose all three league home games against newly-promoted teams in a single season for the first time.

Team Analysis:
Liverpool remain unbeaten under Arne Slot but have struggled for wins, drawing three consecutive Premier League matches since the New Year. Mohamed Salah’s return could boost their attack, which is currently their lowest-scoring since 2001–02, while the Reds sit just two points clear of fourth place. Burnley continue to struggle, winless in 12 league games and having lost six straight to Liverpool, making them heavy underdogs at Anfield.

Player Situation:
Liverpool will be without key defenders Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Alexander Isak, while Mohamed Salah remains at AFCON and unavailable. Hugo Ekitike’s return from injury offers a boost up front, and teenage Rio Ngumoha is unlikely to start. Burnley face multiple absences too, including Josh Cullen and Jordan Beyer, with Armando Broja expected to lead their attack after Ashley Barnes’ FA Cup heroics.

Result Prediction:
Liverpool, who have faced the most low blocks this season, host Burnley, the third-highest in that stat, in Saturday’s Premier League clash. Despite Burnley’s defensive resilience, Liverpool’s key players are expected to break through. The Reds are tipped to secure their first league win of 2026.

Predicted Result: Liverpool 2-0 Burnley.