Leeds United vs Liverpool Predictions and Betting Tips
The close off this matchday’s action at the Elland Road as Leeds United go up against Liverpool looking to make it back-to-back victories. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Both sides played a cracking seven-goal thriller on the reverse game back in September. It was a game that announced the Lily Whites’ style in the Premier League and they gave the Reds lots of headaches. However, Liverpool eventually ran out 4-3 winners courtesy of a late penalty from Mohammed Salah.
Leeds looking to beat another top side
A Stuart Dallas brace ensured a victory for Leeds United at the Etihad last time out. Although they were in the lead, it looked like the game was beyond them as Captain Lima Cooper saw red in the first half. City eventually broke through the Leeds defence but Bielsa’s boys stow it right at the end as Dallas doubled their lead. Can they do the same against yet another top side on Monday?
Klopp’s laser-focused on Champions League football
Liverpool were led to rue their missed chances in the second leg of their UCL quarterfinals tie against Real Madrid. Given that they were 3-1 down heading into the game, their finishing he to be on point and had Mo Salah scored that early chance, we might have had a different outcome. The Reds now have to finish in the top four for UCL football next season and given how tight it is in that position, they would have to be careful not to drop points in the remainder of the campaign.
Leeds United vs Liverpool Team News
van Dijk, Gomez, Matip, Origi and Henderson are all injured for the visitors. Cooper would’ve be available for the hosts following his red card last week.
Leeds United possible starting XI:
Meslier; Ayling, Llorente, Striujk, Alioski; Phillips; Raphina, Dallas, Roberts, Harrison; Bamford
Liverpool possible starting XI:
Alisson; Trent, Kabak, Phillips, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Wijnaldum; Mane, Salah, Jota
Leeds United vs Liverpool Prediction: 1-2
Last week was a show of Leeds United’s unpredictability as they managed to hold off Man City even with a man less. However, the Reds head into this game in desperate need of the points and as such, they’re expected to take the initiative. Bielsa’s troops would worth them, no doubt, but we expect them to nick all three points.
