Leeds United welcome reigning champions Liverpool to Elland Road on Saturday evening. This fixture could prove pivotal for both sides’ seasons.
Daniel Farke’s men arrive in high spirits after a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday. That result snapped a four-game losing streak. Furthermore, it showcased their ability to upset the big teams. They face a Liverpool side desperate for consistency.
Arne Slot’s team narrowly escaped with a 1-1 draw against Sunderland midweek. This result came thanks to a late own goal and a heroic goal-line clearance from Federico Chiesa. However, Liverpool are struggling on the road. They have lost seven of their last 11 away league games. Therefore, Leeds will sense an opportunity to claim another major scalp.
Leeds United vs Liverpool – Match Preview and Team News
Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
Referee: Anthony Taylor
VAR: John Brooks
Last Meeting: Leeds United 1-6 Liverpool, 17 April 2023, Premier League
Team News
Leeds United
Daniel Farke is likely to stick with the winning formula that dispatched Chelsea. Goalkeeper Lucas Perri will continue between the sticks. He will marshal a defence featuring Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk. Additionally, midfielders Ao Tanaka and Jaka Bijol are expected to retain their places after scoring in the midweek win. Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed the victory against Chelsea. Consequently, he will lead the line again. However, Daniel James and Sean Longstaff remain sidelined with injuries.
Liverpool
Arne Slot is expected to welcome back right-back Conor Bradley. This provides a timely boost to a depleted defence missing Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni. Mohamed Salah will be the focal point of the attack. He boasts an incredible record of nine goals in six league games against Leeds. Federico Chiesa’s match-saving intervention against Sunderland puts him in contention for a start.
Form
Leeds United
Leeds’ 3-1 triumph over Chelsea was a breath of fresh air. It ended a dismal run of four straight defeats. However, consistency remains elusive for the Whites. They have won just one of their last 12 Premier League meetings with Liverpool. Furthermore, Elland Road has not been a happy hunting ground against reigning champions. Leeds have won just one of their last 16 league games against title-holders.
Liverpool
The Reds are enduring a turbulent spell. They sit 8th in the table and 11 points off the top. Their away form is a major concern as they have lost seven of their last 11 league games on the road. Yet, they have dominated this fixture recently. Liverpool won their last two games against Leeds by an aggregate score of 12-1. Moreover, they have been ruthless front-runners this season.
