Liverpool vs Burnley Preview - A Dramatic Match in the Premier League
Liverpool aim to secure all three points at Anfield to consolidate their position in the top four when they host Burnley, a team struggling in the relegation battle.
At 10:00 PM on January 17, 2026, Anfield will witness a lopsided clash between Liverpool and Burnley in the Premier League. While Liverpool's team is striving to defend their fourth-place position, Burnley faces the threat of relegation, languishing in 19th place.
Match context and league standings
Currently, Liverpool are in 4th place with 35 points after 21 matches. Their record includes 10 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. At Anfield, "The Kop" have maintained relative consistency with 6 wins and only 2 losses. Conversely, Burnley are experiencing a disastrous season, having only earned 13 points after 21 rounds, ranking 19th and significantly behind the safety zone.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 4 | 35 | Three draws, two wins. |
| Burnley | 19 | 13 | Two losses, three draws. |
Analyzing form and attacking strength
Liverpool: Anfield as their stronghold.
Despite a slight dip in form over their last five matches, with three consecutive draws before securing two wins, Liverpool remains a formidable force. They have scored 32 goals this season (an average of 1.5 goals per game). However, their defense needs to be highly focused, having conceded 28 goals. Their home advantage will be key for Liverpool to regain their winning momentum after recent unconvincing results.
Burnley: Striving to overcome difficulties
The visiting team is in very poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches (three draws, two losses). Burnley's goal difference is alarming, having scored only 22 goals but conceded 41. With an average of 2.0 goals conceded per game, Burnley's defense is expected to have a tough day under pressure from the home team's strikers.
The head-to-head history heavily favors the home team at Anfield.
Statistics show Liverpool's complete dominance in recent encounters. In the last 5 matches, Liverpool won all 5, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 1:
- September 14, 2025: Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool
- February 10, 2024: Liverpool 3 - 1 Burnley
- December 27, 2023: Burnley 0 - 2 Liverpool
- February 13, 2022: Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool
- August 21, 2021: Liverpool 2 - 0 Burnley
Team situation: Personnel issues for both teams.
Both Liverpool and Burnley are facing a serious injury crisis, which could directly affect the quality of the match.
Liverpool's list of absentees
- A. Isak:Absent due to a broken leg.
- M. Salah:Absent (on leave).
- S. Bajcetic, C. Scanlon:Hamstring injury.
- C. Bradley, G. Leoni:Knee injury.
- W. Endo:Ankle injury.
Burnley's absentee list
- Z. Amdouni, J. Cullen:Knee injury.
- J. Beyer:Hamstring injury.
- Z. Fleming:A violent collision.
- C. Roberts:Injury to the groin area.
- M. Tresor Ndayishimiye:Injury.
- J. Worrall:His availability for the match is still uncertain.
Tactical analysis and predictions
Despite the absence of star player Mohamed Salah and striker Isak, Liverpool are still considered the favorites thanks to their squad depth and home advantage. Burnley will likely opt for a deep defensive approach in search of a draw, but under the suffocating pressure at Anfield, this scenario is highly unlikely.
Experts predict Liverpool have a 50% chance of winning and a 50% chance of the match ending in a draw. With the visitors' weak defense, Liverpool are expected to completely control the game.
Team lineup updated at 21:23 on 17/01/2026
Official lineup
Liverpool
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachArne Slot
Starting lineup:
- 1. Alisson (G)
- 30. Jeremie Frimpong (D)
- 5. Ibrahima Konaté (D)
- 4. Virgil van Dijk (D)
- 6. Miloš Kerkez (D)
- 38. Ryan Gravenberch (M)
- 17. Curtis Jones (M)
- 8. Dominik Szoboszlai (M)
- 7. Florian Wirtz (M)
- 18. Cody Gakpo (M)
- 22. Hugo Ekitiké (F)
Substitutes:
- 25. Giorgi Mamardashvili
- 47. Calvin Ramsay
- 2. Joe Gomez
- 26. Andrew Robertson
- 3. Wataru Endo
- 10. Alexis Mac Allister
- 42. Trey Nyoni
- 14. Federico Chiesa
- 73. Rio Ngumoha
Burnley
Diagram: 3-4-2-1
CoachScott Parker
Starting lineup:
- 1. Martin Dúbravka (G)
- 6. Axel Tuanzebe (D)
- 5. Maxime Estève (D)
- 12. Bashir Humphreys (D)
- 2. Kyle Walker (M)
- 8. Lesley Ugochukwu (M)
- 16. Florentino Luís (M)
- 23. Lucas Pires (M)
- 10. Marcus Edwards (F)
- 11. Jaidon Anthony (F)
- 27. Armando Broja (F)
Substitutes:
- 13. Max Weiss
- 3. Quilindschy Hartman
- 18. Hjalmar Ekdal
- 7. Jacob Bruun Larsen
- 28. Hannibal Mejbri
- 29. Josh Laurent
- 35. Ashley Barnes
- 9. Lyle Foster
- 17. Loum Tchaouna
