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
Key match information
Liverpool played Leeds United in Premier League (England). The match was played on 1 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Liverpool: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Leeds United: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Liverpool scores 1.67 and concedes 1.44 goals per match. Leeds United scores 1.39 and concedes 1.78. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Liverpool 61%, Leeds United 67%. Over 2.5: Liverpool 67%, Leeds United 67%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Liverpool has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.45. Liverpool: 15.1 shots per match, Leeds United: 13.3.
Match halves
Liverpool: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.17. Leeds United: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Liverpool: 76-90+ (11 goals). Leeds United: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Liverpool is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Liverpool · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.67 goals / match - Liverpool · 1.39 goals / match - Leeds United
Liverpool is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.44 goals / match - Liverpool · 1.78 goals / match - Leeds United
Liverpool scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Leeds United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 matches).
Leeds United scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Liverpool keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Liverpool
Over / Under - Leeds United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 33% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Leeds United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Liverpool
Leeds United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Liverpool 0 - 1 - 0 Leeds United. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.