"Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Dachbet Looking to extend on their recent purple patch and get 2026 off with a statement of intent, Liverpool will welcome Leeds to Anfield on New Year's Day."
"Starting with the hosts, while Liverpool might have found themselves at the heart of an infamous rut on either side of November's International break, Arne Slot's men have certainly come roaring back over the past month. Last seen clinching a 2-1 victory at home against Wolves, the reigning Premier League champions have now won all of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Collecting a heavyweight European scalp on December 9th as they claimed a 1-0 win away at Italian giants Inter Milan, Liverpool are enjoying their most fruitful spell since the end of September. Finding a route back into the Champions League spots last weekend, the former Feyenoord boss will be calling on his resurgent squad to find some much-welcomed defensive stability. It is worth highlighting, Thursday's hosts have recorded just a pair of domestic clean sheets over the past two months."
"Undergoing surgery on a fractured leg last week, Liverpool have confirmed that summer recruit and former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Likewise, featuring at this month's AFCON, Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah will once again miss out on Thursday evening. Serving a one-match suspension against Wolves last weekend, Hungarian skipper Dominik Szoboszlai could be handed a full recall. Notching five goals in his previous four Premier League appearances and making an immediate impact on Merseyside, summer arrival Hugo Ekitike will lead the line at Anfield here."
Liverpool have won their last four matches across competitions, including a 2-1 home win over Wolves and a 1-0 victory at Inter Milan, and have returned to the Champions League positions. Defensive solidity is a concern, with only two domestic clean sheets in the past two months. Alexander Isak is sidelined long-term after surgery and Mohamed Salah remains absent due to AFCON. Dominik Szoboszlai could return from suspension, and Hugo Ekitike has been in strong scoring form. Leeds lost six of seven matches around the international break and face significant relegation pressure.
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