Liverpool vs Leeds United: match statistics
Liverpool is displaying significantly superior form, earning 13 points in their last 5 fixtures (4 wins, 1 draw) compared to Leeds United's 9. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 67% win rate and an average of 1.67 goals per game, whereas Leeds suffers from a catastrophic away record featuring just an 11% win rate, averaging only 0.89 goals scored against 2.22 conceded per match. A crucial factor is that Leeds has failed to keep a single clean sheet on the road this season, failing to score in 44% of their away fixtures. Liverpool also dominates the underlying metrics, specifically xG (1.83 vs 1.26) and possession (61% vs 48%), indicating a significant qualitative advantage. The recent form of both sides, combined with the goal difference disparity (Liverpool +5 at home, Leeds -12 away), unequivocally points towards a home victory.
Liverpool vs Leeds United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Liverpool played against Leeds United in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Liverpool has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Leeds United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Liverpool scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.44. Leeds United scores 1.39 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Liverpool's games and 67% of Leeds United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Liverpool has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.45 per game. Liverpool takes 15.1 shots per game, while Leeds United takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Liverpool leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Leeds United leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Liverpool's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Leeds United, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Liverpool is displaying significantly superior form, earning 13 points in their last 5 fixtures (4 wins, 1 draw) compared to Leeds United's 9. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 67% win rate and an average of 1.67 goals per game, whereas Leeds suffers from a catastrophic away record featuring just an 11% win rate, averaging only 0.89 goals scored against 2.22 conceded per match. A crucial factor is that Leeds has failed to keep a single clean sheet on the road this season, failing to score in 44% of their away fixtures. Liverpool also dominates the underlying metrics, specifically xG (1.83 vs 1.26) and possession (61% vs 48%), indicating a significant qualitative advantage. The recent form of both sides, combined with the goal difference disparity (Liverpool +5 at home, Leeds -12 away), unequivocally points towards a home victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Liverpool | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Liverpool is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Liverpool · 1.8 pts / game - Leeds United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Liverpool is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Liverpool · 1.39 goals / game - Leeds United
Liverpool is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Liverpool · 1.78 goals / game - Leeds United
Liverpool scores in 89% of games (16 of 18 meczów), while Leeds United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 meczów).
Leeds United scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Liverpool keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Liverpool
Over / Under - Leeds United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Liverpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Leeds United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Liverpool
Leeds United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Liverpool | Liga | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.11 | 2.82 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 26% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Liverpool's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Leeds United. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Liverpool vs Leeds United?
The Premier League match finished Liverpool 0:0 Leeds United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Liverpool vs Leeds United?
Liverpool score 1.67 goals per game on average and Leeds United 1.39. The Premier League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Liverpool's matches and 67% of Leeds United's.
What form are Liverpool and Leeds United in?
Over the last 5 games Liverpool have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Leeds United 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Liverpool vs Leeds United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.